Totnes, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Totnes, Devon.
Devon · England · Town
Planning applications in Totnes are administered by South Hams District Council. View the full South Hams District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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: £377,220 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Hams
- Parliamentary constituency: South Devon
- LSOA: South Hams 002D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
1040 planning applications found near Totnes.
- - The Guildhall Offices 5 Ramparts Walk Totnes TQ9 5QH
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed works to a Listed Building for repairs and decoration
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-06-30
View full details - - Blue Ball The Grove Totnes
Replacement windows, cladding, and balcony balustrading
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-06-30
View full details - - 18A High Street Totnes TQ9 5RY
LBC for re-slating works
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - - Home Meadow Totnes TQ9 5XY
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed brown UPVC frames in place of timber
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - - 4 Leechwell Lane Totnes TQ9 5EA
New slate roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - 4 High Street Totnes TQ9 5RY
LBC for re-roofing works
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - 24B Fore Street Totnes TQ9 5DX
T1: Rowan – remove, Ganoderma at base, poor crown, leaning towards houses.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - Rushbrook, Station Road, Totnes, Devon TQ9 5HW
Energy improvement scheme, including the installation of air source heat pump with enclosure and associated installations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Devon | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - - Fernleigh Pomeroy Villas Bridgetown Totnes TQ9 5BE
Erection of small solar ground mounted array and removal of an oak tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - - The Hidden House 44B Fore Street Totnes TQ9 5RP
T1: Ash – lateral reduction on N & NE aspect to provide 2m clearance from building, remove primary limb at 2m from ground level on SE aspect, for clearance and to allow light.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - Montgo Maudlin Road Totnes TQ9 5TG
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (Slope Stabilisation Scheme ), 4 (Site Levels), 5 (CMP), 6 (CEMP), 8 (External Materials), 9 (Boundary Treatments) and 10 (Landscaping Sche
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-05-13
View full details - - 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: Permitted | 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: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - Former Dairy Crest Site Station Road Totnes TQ9 5JR
Application for variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning consent 1078/22/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 25 South Street Totnes TQ9 5DZ
Listed Building Consent to replace all seven windows in the south elevation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-04-23
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: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 49A High Street Totnes TQ9 5NP
T1 Laurel – removal of hedge and replacement with either Hornbeam or Beech as a hedge or a crab apple tree to allow for continued privacy between properties to be maintained to a height of 3 - 3.5m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 10 Warland Totnes TQ9 5EL
T1 Maple – Crown height reduction by up to 1.5 metres in branch length vertically and approximately 0.5-1m in branch length laterally, in order to reduce the overall crown size and reshape the canopy,
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-04-14
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: Conditions | 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: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-04-07
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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 £377,220, 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 Totnes a particularly low-crime area.
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, 227 planning applications were submitted near Totnes. Of these, 65% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 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.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Totnes slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Totnes were full planning applications (65), listed building and heritage (52), discharge of conditions (49). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 224 smaller schemes were submitted.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (80% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 46 applications
- Refused: 11 applications
- Withdrawn: 14 applications
- Awaiting decision: 156 applications
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