Totnes, Devon Planning Applications
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TPO 280; T1: Sycamore - Crown height reduction by 6m removing the dead 3rd-order limbs which will start to fail in windy weather and keeping the shape of the current canopy at a reduced scale. It is showing complete defoliation as a result of this summer's drought; and a lower branch broken off proved to be dead and dry; the main stem is still alive with live cambium.
T1: Silver Birch - Up to 1.5m lateral reduction on all sides and 2m vertical reduction. Similar to the previous work undertaken to maintain the tree at a reasonable size for the small courtyard garden.
LBC to replace existing roof covering
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Totnes is a picturesque market town and civil parish located at the head of the River Dart estuary in Devon, England, nestled within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Situated approximately 5 miles west of Paignton and 7 miles from Torquay, it serves as the administrative centre for the South Hams District Council, making it a key location for planning applications and local development initiatives. The town has a population of approximately 8,241 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Hams district.
Property prices in Totnes show an average sale price of £377,220, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Totnes 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 Totnes a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Totnes has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Totnes 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.totnestowncouncil.gov.uk/.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Totnes, visit the local authority's planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original council submission for every application listed above.