Planning authority
Teignbridge District Council
Adopted plan 12.4 years old; HDT 78%.
- Plan over 5 years old
Adopted plan
| Plan | Teignbridge Local Plan 2013-2033 |
| Adopted | 6 May 2014 |
| Age | 12.4 years |
| Plan period | 2013–2033 |
| Housing requirement | 12,400 homes |
| Council's page | The adopted plan |
Plan in preparation
No plan in preparation on record.
From the national planning data platform, which can lag behind the council. Known gaps
Housing Delivery Test
| Measurement | 78% (2025) |
Applications
| Period | July 2025 to June 2026 |
| Received | 709 |
| Decided | 718 |
| Granted | 571 (80%; England 87%) |
| Refused | 147 |
| Major applications decided | 25, of which 21 granted |
| Quarter | Received | Decided | Granted | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July to September 2025 | 172 | 203 | 150 | 53 |
| October to December 2025 | 181 | 159 | 136 | 23 |
| January to March 2026 | 177 | 165 | 131 | 34 |
| April to June 2026 | 179 | 191 | 154 | 37 |
Appeals
| Decided | 1 September 2021 to 28 August 2026 |
| Planning appeals | 160: 52 allowed, 0 split, 108 dismissed |
| Householder appeals | 75: 23 allowed, 0 split, 52 dismissed |
| Allowed in full or in part | 32% (England 32%) |
Latest planning appeals
| Decided | Site | Development | Procedure | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 August 2026 | 6 Marsh Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2AR Application 25/01810/FUL | Other minor developments | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 10 August 2026 | Rydon Farm, Denbury, TQ12 6DB Application 25/01731/FUL | Minor Dwellings, 1 home | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 23 July 2026 | Land South of Hele Farm, Hennock, Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ13 9PP Application 25/01646/AGR | Other minor developments | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 17 July 2026 | Weston Farm Estate, Ashcombe Road, Higher Dawlish Water, Devon, EX7 0QW Application 25/01320/NPA | Change of use, 2 homes | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 16 July 2026 | Merry View Farm, Road Past St Catherines Church, Whitestone, Devon, EX4 2LF Application 25/00932/NPA | Change of use, 2 homes | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 10 July 2026 | West Wheatley Farm, Westwood Lane, Longdown, Devon, EX6 7RX Application 25/01838/VAR | Other minor developments, 1 home | Hearing | Allowed |
| 8 July 2026 | Shillingwood, Port Road, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 0NY Application 25/01165/NPA | Change of use, 1 home | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 1 June 2026 | Green Gables, Cliff Road, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 8TW Application 25/01470/FUL | Minor Dwellings | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 20 May 2026 | Crockwell Park, Maddacombe Road, Kingskerswell, Devon, TQ12 5LF Application 25/01250/FUL | Minor Dwellings, 1 home | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 19 May 2026 | Montgomery House, Higher Wheatley Farm, Pocombe Bridge, Devon, EX4 2HB Application 25/01621/FUL | Minor Dwellings, 1 home | Written Representations | Dismissed |
Each outcome links to the case on the Planning Inspectorate's site, where the decision letter is published.
Changes recorded
No changes recorded since the tracker started.