Shiphay, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Shiphay, Devon.
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Planning applications in Shiphay are administered by Torbay Council. View the full Torbay Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Shiphay
Shiphay is a residential district located in the northern part of Torquay, with a population of approximately 6,000 residents. It is home to two grammar schools, three primary schools, and the District Hospital, along with various parks and the local fire station. The area, officially known as Shiphay-with-the-Willows, is predominantly built-up and while it lacks major tourist attractions, it offers convenient access to nearby sites like Cockington.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £270,850 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Torbay
- Parliamentary constituency: Torbay
- LSOA: Torbay 019G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Shiphay.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shiphay.
- 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 Shiphay based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
209 planning applications found near Shiphay.
- - 13 Marlowe Close Torquay TQ2 6DQ
Certificate of Lawfulness for an Existing Use: Establishment of dwelling as two bedroom bungalow with attached lower ground floor and one bedroom annex.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - Torquay Boys Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive Torquay TQ2 7EL
T1 - Sweet Chestnut - Reduce the east (E) primary branch of the sweet chestnut that has sustained damage from the failed branch back to a suitable pruning point / point of origin in accordance with cu
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - - Monterey Veille Lane Torquay TQ2 7HA
Formation of roof extension and internal alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Torbay Hospital Newton Road Torquay TQ2 7AA
T046 - Fagus sylvatica (Common Beech), 25m monolith to 6m W3W things.landscape.finest T1016 - Acer platanoides (Norway Maple), 19m Monolith to 5m to retain stem for habitat. W3W pimples.gathering.shor
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - 31 Oak Park Avenue Torquay TQ2 7DB
Replacement of existing porch and garage with hipped wraparound extension to front (S) and side (W), demolition of rear (N) conservatory and construction of rear hipped extension, alterations to exist
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - Land At Torbay Hospital Shiphay Park Road Torquay
Installation of wooden 10M light pole.
Status: Conditions | Type: Telecoms | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - Land Opposite 9 Collaton Road Torquay TQ2 7HH
Installation of equipment cabinets.
Status: Conditions | Type: Telecoms | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - Torbay Hospital Newton Road Torquay TQ2 7AA
Construction of two storey extension and associated plant room to infill existing disused courtyard area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane Torquay TQ2 7DY
Internal amendments and new windows to existing exam hall to form 3 IT classrooms, new external entrance over entrance doors and new independent external canopy to hard standing.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - 49 Shiphay Lane Torquay TQ2 7DF
Demolition and replacement of garage with new design, including bedroom and en-suite shower room overhead, and flat roof entrance link to existing house.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - 31 Oak Park Avenue Torquay TQ2 7DB
Demolition of existing garage & associated side extension. Formation of single flat roof garage, single storey side extension to form salon & front extensions, alterations to rear patio and extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - 25 Shiphay Avenue Torquay TQ2 7ED
Installation of automated 1.2m high sliding gate at existing entrance.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-07-17
View full details - - 35 Lloyd Avenue Torquay TQ2 7DH
Single storey rear/side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-06-18
View full details - - 6 Shiphay Avenue Torquay TQ2 7EA
The tree is in the front of my property and has died. I am seeking permission to cut it down.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-06-03
View full details - - Torbay Hospital Lowes Bridge Torquay TQ2 7AA
Erection of a single storey block containing a total of 10 units of local essential workers on-call accommodation and associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-04-02
View full details - - 9 Heywood Close Torquay TQ2 6DJ
Replacement garage with first floor extension and extension to rear with balcony and glass balustrade.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-03-28
View full details - - Beech Unit Torbay Hospital Newton Road Torquay TQ2 7AA
T1: Oak (Pollard): Substantial decay around main stem, This tree is an old pollard and is dead. Due to heavy lean and decay at base but wanting to keep something for habitat, request to reduce down to
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-02-28
View full details - - 32 Lloyd Avenue Torquay TQ2 7DH
Loft conversion with extended roof with roof lights and rear dormer.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-01-27
View full details - - Torbay Hospital Lowes Bridge Torquay TQ2 7AA
Removal of existing cabin. Formation of substation & standby generator.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2024-12-19
View full details - - Torbay Hospital Lowes Bridge Torquay TQ2 7AA
Formation of a substation. (The proposed development to which the application relates is situated within 10 metres of relevant railway land.)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2024-11-28
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A brief summary of Shiphay in Devon
Shiphay is a residential district located in the northern part of Torquay, with a population of approximately 6,000 residents. It is home to two grammar schools, three primary schools, and the District Hospital, along with various parks and the local fire station. The area, officially known as Shiphay-with-the-Willows, is predominantly built-up and while it lacks major tourist attractions, it offers convenient access to nearby sites like Cockington.
Property prices in Shiphay show an average sale price of £270,850, 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 Shiphay a particularly low-crime area.
Shiphay has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Torre, Chelston, Belgravia, Cockington. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Shiphay 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 Shiphay
In the last 24 months, 77 planning applications were submitted near Shiphay. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Shiphay maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Shiphay were full planning applications (29), tree works (29), telecoms (7). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 39 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (40% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 47 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 22 applications
Nearby Towns
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- Hele planning applications
- Chelston planning applications
- Torre planning applications
- Edginswell planning applications
- Torquay planning applications
- Cockington planning applications
- Combe Pafford planning applications
- North Whilborough planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- 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.