How long do planning decisions take near St Marychurch?

The average planning decision time near St Marychurch is 41 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near St Marychurch?

The planning approval rate near St Marychurch is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near St Marychurch?

The most common type of planning application near St Marychurch is tree works applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near St Marychurch?

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St Marychurch, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near St Marychurch, Devon.

Devon · England · settlement

Planning applications in St Marychurch are administered by Torbay Council. View the full Torbay Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About St Marychurch

St Marychurch, located in Torquay within the Torbay district of Devon, is one of South Devon's oldest settlements, with its origins tracing back to Anglo-Saxon times. The area is named after the historic church of St Mary, reflecting its rich heritage. As of the 2011 census, St Marychurch had a population of 11,262, making it a significant community for potential planning applications and developments in the region.

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Area Information

Admin district: Torbay
Parliamentary constituency: Torbay
LSOA: Torbay 004C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near St Marychurch.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near St Marychurch.

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 St Marychurch based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near St Marychurch.

- The Links Petitor Road Torquay TQ1 4GE
EXEMPTION NOTICE T1 Horse Chestnut: Fell to near ground level. I am writing to inform you that we intend to remove the tree in question on 6th of January 2026. The horse chestnut has suffered two rece
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-12-17
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A brief summary of St Marychurch in Devon

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes St Marychurch a particularly low-crime area.

St Marychurch has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: St Marychurch, Babbacombe Downs, Cary Park, Upton, Watcombe Park. 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 St Marychurch includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Babbacombe Cliffs SSSI, Hope's Nose to Wall's Hill 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, St Marychurch 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 St Marychurch

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near St Marychurch. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near St Marychurch may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near St Marychurch were tree works (6), full planning applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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