Shorton, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Shorton, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
Planning applications in Shorton are administered by Torbay Council. View the full Torbay Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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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 011F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Shorton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shorton.
- 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 Shorton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Shorton.
- - Shorton Cottage 47 Shorton Road Paignton TQ3 1RF
5 Day Notice This notice applies strictly to those trees recorded as "dead" within the survey only. Please see Photos
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 108 Duchy Drive Paignton TQ3 1EX
Trees T1-T12 - Ash Trees of varying maturity. All are in various stages of Ash Dieback according to a survey and report by Evans Treecare. Propose to fell the trees before they become a hazard to the
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 30 Sandringham Drive Paignton TQ3 1HY
Loft conversion to include rear dormer and an increase in ridge height, changes to fenestration and cladding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 64 Barcombe Heights Paignton TQ3 1PT
Construction of first-floor extension with gable-ended roof, including raised terraces, creation of on-site parking with permeable hardstanding and garage at the rear, landscaping, and associated work
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 28 Durham Close Paignton TQ3 2QN
T001: Sweet chestnut(Castanea sativa) - Sectional dismantle and fell using various rigging techniques. All arising material shall be removed from site and returned to our premises for recycling. Justi
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Land At Preston Down Road Paignton
Variation of conditions in relation to P/2022/0820 (Construction of 101 dwellings including a mix of 1,2,3 and 4 bedroom homes (30 affordable) together with new means of access, landscaping, public op
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - Land To Rear Of 67 Shorton Valley Road Paignton TQ3 1RE
Installation of 11m pole and associated apparatus.
Status: Conditions | Type: Telecoms | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 60 Sandringham Drive Paignton TQ3 1HX
Extension and alterations to existing roof space, including hip to gable extension, raising ridge height, installation of dormer to north elevation and changes to fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - 60 Sandringham Drive Paignton TQ3 1HX
Non-material amendment relating to P/2025/0242. Amendment sought; raise roof ridge height, increase size of window opening at first floor on east elevation and increase size of dormer on north elevati
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - 1 Windmill Avenue Paignton TQ3 1BS
Alterations to include conversion of existing garage to habitable room, increase in height of flat garage roof by approximately 1m, enlargement of raised terrace to rear and installation of 1.8m high
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - 60 Sandringham Drive Paignton TQ3 1HX
Extension and alterations to existing roof space including hip to gable and dormer to north elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 134 Preston Down Road Paignton TQ3 1DN
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed: Replacement porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Torbay | Date: 2024-10-04
View full details - - 48 Shorton Road Paignton TQ3 1RG
T1 CHERRY- FELL ASAP AS ITS DEAD AND PART HAS FAILED IN THE STORMS
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2024-01-05
View full details - - 6 Greenfield Road Paignton TQ3 1DB
Formation of a Terrace to front elevation. New patio/bi-fold doors to front elevation. Relocation of external stair to front elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2023-04-28
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A brief summary of Shorton in Devon
Shorton is a settlement located in Devon, England.
Property prices in Shorton 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 Shorton a particularly low-crime area.
Shorton has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Polsham Park, Old Paignton, No data available for publication by HE, Shorton, 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Shorton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Occombe 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, Shorton 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 Shorton
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Shorton. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Shorton.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Shorton were full planning applications (14), tree works (5), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (67% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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Related Planning Guides
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.