Totnes, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Totnes, Devon.
Devon · England · Town
About Totnes
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.
Population: 8,241 (2021)
District: South Hams
Website: http://www.totnestowncouncil.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £518,791 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Hams
- Parliamentary constituency: South Devon
- LSOA: South Hams 004D
Crime Statistics
49 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 21
- anti-social-behaviour: 8
- shoplifting: 7
- criminal-damage-arson: 5
- other-theft: 3
- public-order: 3
- bicycle-theft: 1
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Totnes.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Totnes.
- 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 Totnes based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
62 planning applications found near Totnes.
- - The Manor House Coronation Road Totnes TQ9 5DF
TPO 259: T1481 - 1 x Monterey cypress - Reduce eastern aspect of canopy to provide a minimum clearance from neighbouring property of 2.5 metres; T1484 – 1 x Monterey pine - Crown raise eastern aspect
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - Home Meadow Totnes TQ9 5XY
Non-material minor amendment to planning consent 3767/25/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - Morrisons Service Station Station Road Totnes TQ9 5JR
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 7 (Part 1 - Remediation Strategy) of planning consent 1926/25/FUL (Partial Discharge)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 6 Priory Drive Totnes TQ9 5HU
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 (Sustainable Drainage Option) of planning consent 2238/25/HHO
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - Glebe Coach House Manor Way Totnes TQ9 5HP
T1: Magnolia - Crown height reduction by up to 3m T2: Beech - Crown height reduction by up to 3m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Bogan Cottage North Street Totnes TQ9 5NZ
T1: Yew - remove, overgrown environment.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Fernleigh Cottage Pomeroy Villas Bridgetown Totnes TQ9 5BE
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4 (Slates), 5 (Eaves/Verges) , 6 (Render) & 7 (Ducts/Flues/Vents) of planning consent 3356/25/LBC
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Unit 6 Burke Road Totnes TQ9 5XL
Planning application for change of use of internal and external areas to a Class E use ancillary to the existing Class B2 use.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - The Guildhall Offices 5 Ramparts Walk Totnes TQ9 5QH
Listed Building Consent for rebuilding a structurally unsafe section of walling to the same width, height and style.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 16 Alexandra Terrace Totnes TQ9 5QF
Notice of intent to install electronic communication apparatus comprising a 9m Medium pole
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Heversham Rhine Villas Bridgetown Totnes TQ9 5BD
Householder application for like for like replacement of a fire damaged roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 4 Birdwood Court High Street Totnes TQ9 5SG
Change of use of existing first floor building from cafe/restaurant (A3 now E) to a Cafe and Performing Arts Venue (Sui Generis).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Half Moon House Leechwell Street Totnes TQ9 5SU
T1: Copper Beech - prune by up to 2m all round back to previous pruning points, maintaining smaller canopy.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - outside of 8 Times Mews Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5HF
Notice of intent to install electronic communication apparatus comprising one 9m Light Wooden pole
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 64A High Street Totnes TQ9 5SQ
Listed Building Consent to change a PVCu bathroom window to a cottage style timber window. Amend placement of a rooflight RL01 from the west pitch to the east pitch of the rear roof (retrospective).
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Dart Vale Vets Station Road Totnes TQ9 5JR
Change of use of part of building to veterinary use (Class E e)) and installation of new fire exit door
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 3 Fore Street Totnes TQ9 5DA
Listed Building Consent for addition of two toilets & alterations to shopfront (resubmission of lapsed consent)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Pomeroy Coach House Pomeroy House 19 Bridgetown Totnes TQ9 5BA
TPO 385; T1: Horse Chestnut – remove, poor health, risk of falling onto property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Woodlands One Pomeroy Villas Bridgetown Totnes TQ9 5BE
T1: Beech - reduce the radial crown spread by approximately 2.5m on all sides, crown lift to 5m from ground level, crown lift to 5m from ground level, to maintain framework and natural form
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Fernleigh Pomeroy Villas Bridgetown Totnes TQ9 5BE
Listed Building Consent for replacement sashes to all modern windows of SW elevation and single window on NE elevation to incorporate vacuum double glazing; Installation of air-source heat pump; Insta
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-01-19
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A brief summary of Totnes in Devon
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 £518,791, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Totnes area recorded 49 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Totnes has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Totnes includes 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): South Devon. 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, Totnes planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.totnestowncouncil.gov.uk/. 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 Totnes
In the last 24 months, 80 planning applications were submitted near Totnes. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 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 Totnes.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Totnes were full planning applications (20), listed building and heritage (20), discharge of conditions (18). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% 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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