How long do planning decisions take near Watcombe?

The average planning decision time near Watcombe is 67 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 Watcombe?

The planning approval rate near Watcombe is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Watcombe?

The most common type of planning application near Watcombe is tree works applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Watcombe?

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Watcombe, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Watcombe, Devon.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £275,139 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Torbay
Parliamentary constituency: Torbay
LSOA: Torbay 019A

Crime Statistics

98 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 58
criminal-damage-arson: 13
other-theft: 7
public-order: 6
anti-social-behaviour: 4
drugs: 4
shoplifting: 2
burglary: 1
possession-of-weapons: 1
vehicle-crime: 1
other-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Watcombe.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Watcombe based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Watcombe.

- 151 Fore Street Torquay TQ2 8DN
Fell - Irish yew located within walled area at entrance to access lane to 141-149 Fore Street as causing excessive shade to surrounding properties and damaging wall. Tree in poor condition and at dang
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-05-06
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- 31 Seymour Drive Torquay TQ2 8PY
Tree photo and work required attached
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-02-20
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- 2 The Conifers Torquay TQ2 8NG
T001 - Oak - x2 lowest primary limbs East (over road) - To be removed back to the stem. The remaining lower crown to the East to be shaped accordingly (No more than 2m - All cuts to be at suitable pru
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-02-09
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- 46 Seymour Drive Torquay TQ2 8PY
Beech Trees T1, T2 and T3 in G5 have fallen due to a mix of structural and physiological issues that made them unsafe. A large vertical cavity in the lower stem shows advanced internal decay and missi
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-01-22
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- 29 Seymour Drive Torquay TQ2 8PY
T5673 - 1 X Turkey oak (Quercus cerris) - Sectional dismantle and fell. Replace with a Standard size Acer freemanii (Autumn blaze). See QTRA for justification of works
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-01-09
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- 4 Merrivale Close Torquay TQ2 8PZ
Construction of terraces to ground and lower ground floors. Extension and widening of driveway. Installation of cedral weatherboarding to rear/side elevations. Conversion of lower ground floor store t
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-05-06
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- 57 East Pafford Avenue Torquay TQ2 8DB
T1 - Lime - Crownlift over garden to a height of 7m and pull back lateral growth to suitable pruning points to give 3m clearance from the property
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2024-11-08
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- Combe Pafford School Steps Lane Torquay TQ2 8NL
Variation of condition in relation to P/2022/1292 (formation of new reception building to include new entrance & administration offices, accessible changing accommodation, animal care facility & alter
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Torbay | Date: 2023-08-08
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A brief summary of Watcombe in Devon

Watcombe is a settlement located in Devon, England.

Property prices in Watcombe show an average sale price of £275,139, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Watcombe area recorded 98 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.

Watcombe has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: St Marychurch, Maidencombe, Watcombe Park, Barton. 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 Watcombe includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Babbacombe Cliffs SSSI, Lummaton Quarry SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Watcombe

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Watcombe. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Watcombe.

At 67 days on average, decisions near Watcombe slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Watcombe were tree works (8), full planning applications (2), outline 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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