Wolborough, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wolborough, Devon.
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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.
District: Newton Abbot
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £317,675 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Teignbridge
- Parliamentary constituency: Central Devon
- LSOA: Teignbridge 007B
Crime Statistics
137 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 59
- shoplifting: 20
- anti-social-behaviour: 17
- criminal-damage-arson: 15
- burglary: 6
- public-order: 5
- other-theft: 4
- other-crime: 4
- possession-of-weapons: 3
- vehicle-crime: 2
- bicycle-theft: 1
- drugs: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wolborough.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wolborough.
- 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 Wolborough based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Wolborough.
- - 3A South Road Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 1HQ
Holm Oak - A crown lift to 5m above the street with maximum cuts of 75mm back to either secondary growth points or branch collars, reducing the initial overall crown by a maximum of 30%. A crown thin
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-04-26
View full details - - 30-32 College Road Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 1EQ
G1 - Mixed Species Group proposed work: Crown reduction due to proximity to dwelling. T1 - Common Walnut proposed work: Crown reduction by 2m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 30 Courtenay Road Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 1HE
Change of use from former nursing home (Use Class C2) to large HMO (Sui Generis) comprising 12no. non self-contained rooms with ancillary kitchen and communal accommodation together with 2no. self con
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - Land At Wolborough Barton Coach Road Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 1EJ
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed electricity substations and associated access and hardstanding
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - 35 Powderham Road Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 1HB
Proposed new store/shed below the existing decking to front garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2025-08-19
View full details - - 9 Larksmead Way Ogwell Devon TQ12 6BT
Creation of front porch and single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - 1 Highwood Grange Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 1QS
T001 Holm oak - Crown lift secondary & tertiary branch growth only up to approximately x6.5 metres from ground level. Sever Ivy at base to allow for further inspection of the main stem. Remove the ste
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2024-07-12
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A brief summary of Wolborough in Devon
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 £317,675, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Wolborough area recorded 137 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.
Wolborough has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Newton Abbot, Wolborough Street, Abbotskerswell, Forde Park, Wolborough Hill, Courtenay Park and Devon Square. 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 Wolborough includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ransley Quarry SSSI, River Lemon Valley Woods SSSI, Wolborough Fen SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Wolborough
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Wolborough. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Wolborough may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Wolborough were listed building and heritage (9), full planning applications (6), tree works (6). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 2 medium-scale applications, 24 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.