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Planning in St Michaels

Approved
79%
67 of 81 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of St Michaels in the last 24 months, from Torbay Council's planning register.

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Around St Michaels

Postcode districts

TQ4 128 applications in the last 12 monthsTQ3 153 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Torbay Council

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About St Michaels

St Michaels is a settlement located in Devon, England.

Property prices in St Michaels show an average sale price of £287,180, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the St Michaels area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes St Michaels a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around St Michaels has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, St Michaels 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near St Michaels, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 140 planning applications were submitted near St Michaels. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (25), tree works (22), amendments (7).

4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (50% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near St Michaels?
In the last 24 months, 140 planning applications were submitted near St Michaels. The approval rate is 79%.
How long do planning decisions take near St Michaels?
The average planning decision time near St Michaels is 72 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 Michaels?
The planning approval rate near St Michaels is 79%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near St Michaels?
The most common type of planning application near St Michaels is full planning applications, with 25 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near St Michaels?
You can search and track planning applications near St Michaels on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.