Wolborough Barton Coach Road Newton Abbot TQ12 1EJ

Pending Consideration 17/01542/COND34
Council
Date received
2 Mar 2026
Date validated
2 Mar 2026
Postcode
TQ12 1EJ

Description

Discharge of Conditions 7 (Ecological Mitigation Strategy), 8 (Landscape and Ecology Implementation and Management Plan (LEMP)), 14 (Construction Environment Management Plan (CEMP), 16 (Hedge Protection Zone) & 17 (Detailed Tree Survey and Tree and Hedgerow Protection Measures) on planning permission 17/01542/MAJ for mixed use (hybrid application) proposal involving: Outline - Mixed use development comprising up to 1,210 dwellings (C3), a primary school (D1), up to 12,650 sq. m of employment floorspace (B1), two care homes (C2) providing up to 5,500 sq. m of floorspace, up to 1,250 sq.m of community facilities (D1), a local centre (A1/A3/A4/A5) providing up to 1,250 sq. m of floorspace, open space (including play areas, allotments, MUGA), and associated infrastructure. (Means of Access to be determined only) Full - Change of use of existing agricultural buildings to hotel (C1), restaurant (A3) and bar/drinking establishment (A4) uses, involving erection of new build structures, construction of an access road and parking, plus other associated conversion and minor works (Area 2a Open Space and Green Infrastructure Phase 1)

6.2/10
Planning Authority Score
#89 of 282

Teignbridge is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #43 out of 282. Only 29% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (86%) than the national average (90%).

Teignbridge decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
82%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #236 of 282
86%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #232 of 282
90%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #43 of 282
29%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #46 of 282
59%
Minor dwellings approved
96 decided (1-9 homes)
91%
Major dwellings approved
11 decided (10+ homes)
56%
Change of use approved
9 decided
729
Total decisions
130 refused in 2025