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Planning in Wolborough

Approved
87%
53 of 59 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Wolborough in the last 24 months, from Teignbridge District Council's planning register.

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About Wolborough

Wolborough is a village located in Devon, England, and now serves as a southern suburb of Newton Abbot within the Teignbridge district. Previously a civil parish, it is now part of Newton Abbot, making it an important area for planning applications related to residential and commercial development in the region. It sits within the Newton Abbot district.

Property prices in Wolborough show an average sale price of £306,442, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

The area around Wolborough has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wolborough 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 Wolborough, 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, 98 planning applications were submitted near Wolborough. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.

The most common types were listed building and heritage (23), discharge of conditions (16), tree works (7). 5 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Wolborough?
In the last 24 months, 98 planning applications were submitted near Wolborough. The approval rate is 87%.
How long do planning decisions take near Wolborough?
The average planning decision time near Wolborough is 70 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 Wolborough?
The planning approval rate near Wolborough is 87%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Wolborough?
The most common type of planning application near Wolborough is listed building consent applications, with 23 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Wolborough?
You can search and track planning applications near Wolborough on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.