Teignbridge Council approves 89.4% of planning applications, based on 132 real decisions analysed from the council’s public planning portal. The national average across all councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Teignbridge sits 4.4 percentage points above the national average.
According to PlanningLens analysis of 132 decided applications on record (June 2026 to October 2026), Teignbridge Council approved 89.4% of planning applications. The national average approval rate across UK councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%.
Source: PlanningLens (planninglens.co.uk) analysis of Teignbridge council planning portal records · Data to 2 October 2026 · Quote freely with attribution
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Not all applications are treated equally. Extension types, listed building consent, and change of use applications each have very different success rates in Teignbridge.
| Application Type | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full | 129 | 0 | 129 | 100.0% |
| Other | 55 | 4 | 59 | 93.2% |
| Trees | 42 | 5 | 47 | 89.4% |
| Certificate of Lawfulness | 22 | 7 | 29 | 75.9% |
| Listed Building | 26 | 1 | 27 | 96.3% |
| Discharge of Conditions | 12 | 1 | 13 | 92.3% |
| Advertisement | 4 | 0 | 4 | 100.0% |
| Prior Approval | 3 | 0 | 3 | 100.0% |
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| Ward | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenn Valley | 38 | 1 | 39 | 97.4% |
| Dawlish South West | 22 | 2 | 24 | 91.7% |
| Bovey | 20 | 3 | 23 | 87.0% |
| Teignmouth East | 21 | 1 | 22 | 95.5% |
| Shaldon And Stokeinteignhead | 13 | 5 | 18 | 72.2% |
| Buckland And Milber | 17 | 1 | 18 | 94.4% |
| Dawlish North East | 16 | 0 | 16 | 100.0% |
| Kerswell-with-Combe | 13 | 1 | 14 | 92.9% |
| Ipplepen | 13 | 0 | 13 | 100.0% |
| Teignmouth Central | 13 | 0 | 13 | 100.0% |
| Chudleigh | 12 | 0 | 12 | 100.0% |
| Ambrook | 9 | 2 | 11 | 81.8% |
| Bishopsteignton | 11 | 0 | 11 | 100.0% |
| Kingsteignton East | 10 | 0 | 10 | 100.0% |
| Bradley | 9 | 1 | 10 | 90.0% |
| Ashburton And Buckfastleigh | 10 | 0 | 10 | 100.0% |
| Bushell | 9 | 0 | 9 | 100.0% |
| Kingsteignton West | 8 | 0 | 8 | 100.0% |
| Kenton With Starcross | 6 | 0 | 6 | 100.0% |
| College | 6 | 0 | 6 | 100.0% |
| Teign Valley | 6 | 0 | 6 | 100.0% |
| Haytor | 4 | 1 | 5 | 80.0% |
Real residential planning decisions from Teignbridge council. Each reference links to the council's own planning portal so you can verify the details yourself.
| Reference | Proposal | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| 26/01293/HOU Kerswell-with-Combe | Proposed two storey side extension | Approved |
| 26/01268/HOU Kerswell-with-Combe | Introduction of a ground floor rear extension and a loft conversion with the ass | Approved |
| 26/01242/HOU Kenn Valley | Rear extension, side porch and car port | Approved |
| 26/01131/HOU Teignmouth Central | Front extension and fenestration/design changes to front elevation | Approved |
| 23/02307/MAJ Kenn Valley | Demolition of existing industrial building and erection of 44 apartments with as | Approved |
| 26/01217/HOU Teignmouth Central | Replacement of conservatories on the north, south and west elevations with exten | Approved |
| 26/00581/FUL Kenn Valley | Conversion of agricultural building to dwelling | Approved |
| 25/02061/FUL Kenton With Starcross | Retention of 3 single storey and 1 two storey temporary modular buildings for a | Approved |
| 24/01753/MAJ Bovey | Hybrid application for approval of 107 dwellings (detailed) and 5 dwellings and | Approved |
| 26/01256/TPO Kenn Valley | T1 - Chestnut in rear garden - Reduce Northern, Eastern and Western sides of tre | Approved |
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Based on 132 planning decisions, the overall approval rate in Teignbridge is 89.4%. The national average across councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Rates vary significantly by ward and application type.
PlanningLens has analysed 132 planning decisions from Teignbridge council. 118 were approved and 14 were refused. These figures cover every decision on record for the council, June 2026 to October 2026.
The average approval rate in Teignbridge is 89.4%, but outcomes depend heavily on your specific ward, the type of extension or development you are proposing, and local planning policy. Use the free PlanningLens postcode check to get a personalised score.
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