Paignton, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Paignton, Devon.
Devon · England · Town
About Paignton
Paignton is a vibrant seaside town located on the Tor Bay coast in Devon, forming part of the borough of Torbay, which includes Torquay and Brixham. Known as the English Riviera, Paignton has a rich history that began as a Celtic settlement and evolved from a fishing village, particularly after the establishment of a new harbour in 1847 and the opening of a railway line in 1859. With its growing population, it merged with nearby villages like Goodrington and Preston, making it an attractive location for planning applications, especially in the context of tourism and residential development. Paignton is conveniently situated approximately 25 miles northeast of Plymouth and 20 miles south of Exeter.
Population: 64,410 (2011)
District: Torbay
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £268,509 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Torbay
- Parliamentary constituency: Torbay
- LSOA: Torbay 015A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Paignton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Paignton.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Paignton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Paignton.
- - Flat 1 Barrington Court Cleveland Road Paignton TQ4 6EL
T002 - Holm oak - Prune the SW canopy to clear the gable end and steps to Flat 1 - 5m clearance from edge of canopy to the gable end.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Victoria Centre And Victoria Square Parkside Road Paignton TQ4 6PE
Temporary change of use from retail (Use Class E(a)) to car parking (Sui Generis) and resurfacing of site. (The proposed development to which the application relates is situated within 10 metres of re
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - St Edmunds Hotel 25 Sands Road Paignton TQ4 6EG
Change of use from guest house to dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - 3 Keysfield Road Paignton TQ4 6EP
Major Reserved Matters relating to P/2024/0831 (Variation of condition to P/2021/0808 (Demolition of existing building and formation of 14 apartments (Outline). Vary Condition P1 (Plans). Variation so
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - Regents Court Keysfield Road Paignton TQ4 6JP
Side Communal Garden Area of Regents Court; x1 Hornbeam - Reduce in height only Reduce the height of the tree by approximately 1.0 metre leaving a final tree height of approximately 4.0 metres. No wor
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-01-15
View full details - - Ilex House Roundham Road Paignton Torbay TQ4 6DN
Fell Dead Birch
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2023-09-19
View full details - - 5A Cliff Road Paignton TQ4 6DG
Conversion of garage/store to study, including raising of flat roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2023-09-19
View full details - - Gables Court Roundham Road Paignton Torbay TQ4 6DR
London Plane T1 and T2 - Repollard because the trees impact the boundary wall and the crown is close to BT lane.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2023-04-28
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A brief summary of Paignton in Devon
Paignton is a vibrant seaside town located on the Tor Bay coast in Devon, forming part of the borough of Torbay, which includes Torquay and Brixham. Known as the English Riviera, Paignton has a rich history that began as a Celtic settlement and evolved from a fishing village, particularly after the establishment of a new harbour in 1847 and the opening of a railway line in 1859. With its growing population, it merged with nearby villages like Goodrington and Preston, making it an attractive location for planning applications, especially in the context of tourism and residential development. Paignton is conveniently situated approximately 25 miles northeast of Plymouth and 20 miles south of Exeter. The Town has a population of approximately 64,410 (2011 estimate). It sits within the Torbay district.
Property prices in Paignton show an average sale price of £268,509, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Paignton a particularly low-crime area.
Paignton has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Polsham Park, Roundham and Paignton Harbour, Old Paignton, Shorton. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Paignton includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Saltern Cove SSSI, Roundham Head SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Lyme Bay and Torbay. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Paignton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Paignton
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Paignton. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Paignton.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Paignton were tree works (12), full planning applications (3), amendments (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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- St Michaels planning applications
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- Preston planning applications
- Hollicombe planning applications
- Goodrington planning applications
- Livermead planning applications
- Shorton planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.