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South Hams planning applications

7,422 applications. 90% approved. 54 days to decide.

As of October 2026, PlanIndex holds 7,422 planning applications from South Hams. 2,501 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 90% of clear-cut outcomes approved.

South Hams: 2,583 applications received in the last year, 2,501 decisions published.

2,501
Decided 12 months to October 2026
2,583
New applications 12 months to October 2026
455
Awaiting decision

South Hams takes a median of 54 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.

All applications

Newest first · page 1 of 149

  • 2835/26/COM Awaiting decision

    O/S 4 Fern Bank West Alvington TQ7 3PR

    Notice of intent to install electronic communication apparatus comprising one light wooden pole at 8m high (Ref: OGEAA6762547)

    Submitted 9 Oct 2026 Outline
  • 2822/26/FUL Awaiting decision

    Lixton Farm Loddiswell TQ7 4EG

    Siting of a mobile home as a temporary rural workers dwelling for a period of three years

    Submitted 8 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 2811/26/NMM Awaiting decision

    Development Site at SX 810 395 Beeson

    Non-material minor amendment to planning consent 2677/25/FUL for relocation of the bat roost from the roof space to the store outbuilding. Modification of the fenestration.

    Submitted 7 Oct 2026 Amendments
  • 2810/26/TPO Awaiting decision

    Harbour Beach Club Bolthead Salcombe TQ8 8LJ

    TPO 86; T1: Oak - Crown reduction of height & lateral spread by 2.5 metres to achieve a more balanced canopy. Crown lift to achieve a minimum 2m clearance from building, pruning secondary branches only. T2: Dead Sycamore - Reduce in height to above bat box at approximately 8ft from ground level.

    Submitted 7 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 2795/26/FUL Awaiting decision

    Thorn Park Slapton TQ7 2RD

    Erection of a general-purpose agricultural building

    Submitted 6 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 2796/26/ARM Awaiting decision

    Land At Sx 614 552 Hunsdon Farm Hunsdon Ivybridge

    Reserved matters application for erection of agricultural workers dwelling following outline permission 0402/26/OPA

    Submitted 6 Oct 2026 Reserved matters
  • 2787/26/TCA Awaiting decision

    Glencot Riverside Road West Newton Ferrers PL8 1AD

    Species not confirmed, possibly Elm - Fell tree

    Submitted 5 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 2786/26/VAR Awaiting decision

    2 Luscombe Close Ivybridge PL21 9TT

    Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) and 4 (materials) of planning consent 1202/25/HHO

    Submitted 5 Oct 2026 Amendments
  • 2783/26/VAR Awaiting decision

    Lower Gramercy Tower Warfleet Dartmouth TQ6 9BZ

    Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of 2770/25/FUL

    Submitted 5 Oct 2026 Amendments
  • 2785/26/TCA Awaiting decision

    3 Manor Court Stoke Fleming Dartmouth TQ6 0PG

    T1 - Sycamore - Remove tree from wall and plant replacement tree; to be positioned nearby in the garden. T1 is growing out of 1m high dry stone wall and sail effect on the canopy could cause the wall to fail

    Submitted 5 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 2788/26/TCA Awaiting decision

    Albert House Baileys Meadow Stoke Fleming TQ6 0QD

    T1 - Sycamore. Crown height reduction by 2-3m to achieve 25-30% smaller canopy. Reasons for Works: current growth resting on neighbouring garage and limits garden access.

    Submitted 5 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 2775/26/TCA Awaiting decision

    Priory Orchard Priory Avenue Totnes TQ9 5HR

    T1 - Liquidambar - crown height reduction by approx 1.5m to reduce wind loading & reduce chances of main leaders failing. Lateral reduction on all sides by 0.5m - 1m following crown height reduction

    Submitted 2 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 2770/26/HHO Awaiting decision

    Hansel Cottage Hansel Dartmouth TQ6 0LN

    Internal alterations, enlargement of patio area and erection of new timber pergola

    Submitted 1 Oct 2026 Householder
  • 2768/26/TCA Awaiting decision

    Meadow View Rowsells Lane Totnes TQ9 5AG

    T1 Ash - Fell/dismantle and remove. Reasons for works - the removal is requested on the grounds of health, safety, property protection, and spatial constraints

    Submitted 1 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 2771/26/LBC Awaiting decision

    Hansel Cottage Hansel Dartmouth TQ6 0LN

    Internal alterations, enlargement of patio area and erection of new timber pergola

    Submitted 1 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2761/26/ARC Granted

    Middle Weeke Weeke Hill Dartmouth TQ6 0JT

    Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (Slates) and 4 (Schedule of materials) of planning consent 1114/26/VAR

    Submitted 1 Oct 2026 Conditions
  • 2762/26/FUL Awaiting decision

    10 Crossparks, Dartmouth, TQ6 9HP

    Change of use of the existing holiday let to a non-surgical cosmetic skin clinic (Use Class E(e)).

    Submitted 1 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 2769/26/CLP Awaiting decision

    91 Fore Street Kingsbridge TQ7 1AB

    Certificate of lawfulness for proposed use of ground floor shop as Nail and Beauty Salon

    Submitted 1 Oct 2026 Lawful development
  • 2774/26/PAA Awaiting decision

    Land At Sx 501 658 Yelverton

    Prior Approval Application for proposed agricultural general storage building following determination of 2250/26/AGR

    Submitted 30 Sep 2026 Prior approval
  • 2747/26/CLE Awaiting decision

    Inner Weeke Loddiswell TQ7 4AQ

    Certificate of Lawfulness for the commencement of planning permission [ref. 3984/20/VAR], comprising excavation works and the pouring of a concrete slab foundation

    Submitted 30 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • 2748/26/HHO Awaiting decision

    Battlehayes Dunstone Yealmpton PL8 2EL

    Single storey detached garage. Resubmission of approved permission 1430/23/HHO (and NMA 4200/23/NMM).

    Submitted 30 Sep 2026 Householder
  • 2755/26/LBC Awaiting decision

    Land at SS 618 033, Westacott, Honeychurch

    Alterations & repairs associated with conversion & renovation of curtilage listed barn & adjoining wing to provide residential accommodation ancillary to the farmhouse

    Submitted 30 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2759/26/COM Awaiting decision

    Land near 5 Trethewey Gardens Wotter PL7 5HL

    Notice of intent to install electronic communication apparatus comprising two x 10m medium wooden poles (Ref: WH7W8L3S)

    Submitted 30 Sep 2026 Outline
  • 2749/26/FUL Awaiting decision

    Maisonette 4 Castle Street Totnes

    Change of use of first & second floor office (B1) to one (C3) dwelling and associated works

    Submitted 30 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 2750/26/ARC Awaiting decision

    Development Site At Sx 865 626, Westerland Lane, Marldon

    Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4 (Compound Area) & 13 (CEMP) and Informative 5 (BNG) of planning consent 2008/26/VAR

    Submitted 30 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 2732/26/LBC Awaiting decision

    1 The Plains Totnes

    Variation of existing Listed Building Consent to add fire protection to internal structural walls and ceilings, introduce a mist-based fire suppression system, and replace the existing commercial W.C with an accessible W.C.

    Submitted 29 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2733/26/FUL Awaiting decision

    Land at SX 737 470 Kingsbridge

    Conversion of former ancillary building to dwelling

    Submitted 29 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 2739/26/ARC Awaiting decision

    Riverside Launceston PL15 9QX

    Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4 (Sustainable Drainage Option), 5 (Stone Walls) & 6 (Top-Dressing Materials) of planning consent 0201/26/FUL

    Submitted 29 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 2710/26/FUL Awaiting decision

    Preston House & Preston House Barn, Woodleigh, TQ7 4DW

    Removal of 2 no. oil-fired boilers and 2 no. external oil storage tanks, and replacement with 2 no. air source heat pumps. Retrospective installation of a satellite dish.

    Submitted 28 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 2721/26/ARC Awaiting decision

    School House, South Milton, TQ7 3JQ

    Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (Facing Materials) & 4 (Ecology) of planning consent 4223/21/FUL

    Submitted 28 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 2713/26/HHO Awaiting decision

    Paradise Point Ravensbury Drive Warfleet Dartmouth TQ6 9BZ

    Partial rebuilding of and repairs to the existing sea wall, extension of the existing wall toward the western boundary.

    Submitted 28 Sep 2026 Householder
  • 2711/26/LBC Awaiting decision

    Preston House and Preston House Barn Woodleigh TQ7 4DW

    Removal of 2 no. oil-fired boilers and 2 no. external oil storage tanks, and replacement with 2 no. air source heat pumps. Retrospective installation of a satellite dish.

    Submitted 28 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2719/26/TPO Awaiting decision

    21 Leat Walk Roborough PL6 7AT

    TPO562; G2 - Oak tree nearest to 21 Leat Walk - fell tree. Please see Reasons for Works document for further information

    Submitted 28 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2717/26/HHO Awaiting decision

    6 Courtenay Street Salcombe TQ8 8DQ

    Alterations and refurbishment works to dwelling, including works to existing rear dormer, new doors and windows and replacement external balustrade.

    Submitted 28 Sep 2026 Householder
  • 2709/26/ARC Awaiting decision

    Bow Cottage Blackawton TQ9 7AH

    Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 7 (Windows / Doors) & 8 (External Attachments) of planning consent 1800/25/LBC

    Submitted 28 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 2718/26/TPO Awaiting decision

    1 Court Road Newton Ferrers PL8 1DN

    TPO 591; T9 - Sycamore - fell tree. Reasons for works: Damage has already occurred to the boundary wall & car park between site address & Newton Court flats

    Submitted 28 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2716/26/OPA Awaiting decision

    Land at SX 650 563, Palace Lane, North Filham

    Construction of 8 open market dwellings

    Submitted 28 Sep 2026 Outline
  • 2714/26/LBC Awaiting decision

    Paradise Point Ravensbury Drive Warfleet Dartmouth TQ6 9BZ

    Partial rebuilding of and repairs to the existing sea wall, extension of the existing wall toward the western boundary.

    Submitted 28 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2712/26/ARC Awaiting decision

    Bow Cottage Blackawton TQ9 7AH

    Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 10 (Windows / Doors) & 11 (External Attachments) of planning consent 1799/25/HHO

    Submitted 28 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 2696/26/OPA Awaiting decision

    Land to Rear of Woodview Lee Mill Bridge

    Erection of detached bungalow

    Submitted 25 Sep 2026 Outline
  • 2701/26/ARC Granted

    Development Site At Sx 694 551, Ugborough

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 6 (bat licence) of planning consent 0476/26/FUL

    Submitted 25 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 2704/26/ARC Awaiting decision

    Land Adjacent Cemetery Pool Hill Bridestowe

    Application for approval of details reserved by Informative 3 (BNG) of planning consent 0783/25/FUL

    Submitted 25 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 2698/26/ARC Awaiting decision

    Land At Sx 5083 6341 Roborough Down Plymouth

    Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (CEMP), 7 (Trees), 8 (LEMP), 12 (Surface Water Drainage), 14 (Frames/Transformer/Switchgear), 15 (CMP) of planning consent 1619/23/FUL

    Submitted 25 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 2700/26/TCA Awaiting decision

    The Paddock Back Street Modbury PL21 0RF

    T1: Beech – crown lift to 5m from ground level, lateral reduction on The Old Smithy side by 2m, to provide clearance.

    Submitted 25 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2702/26/TPO Awaiting decision

    30 Droridge Dartington TQ9 6JQ

    TPO 393; T09: Quercus Robur – lateral reduction on N/E/S/W/all side(s) by ? metres, to provide clearance.

    Submitted 25 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2681/26/FUL Awaiting decision

    Court House 40 Buckley Street Salcombe TQ8 8DD

    Retrospective for replacement of lower terrace glass and erection of replacement 2 solid clad panels in in lieu of previously approved obscured corner sections (3253/22/FUL)

    Submitted 24 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 2683/26/NMM Awaiting decision

    Land at SX 855 508 Violet Drive Dartmouth

    Non-material minor amendment to planning consent 0278/24/ARM for reconfiguration of landscaping proposals

    Submitted 24 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • 2692/26/PAA Awaiting decision

    Land at SX 461 661 Bere Alston

    Prior Approval Application for proposed Agricultural Building measuring 13.75m (L) x 9.3m (B) x 4.73m height to ridge following determination of 0950/26/AGR

    Submitted 24 Sep 2026 Prior approval
  • 2694/26/AGR Awaiting decision

    Lixton Farm Loddiswell TQ7 4EG

    Agricultural Storage building for hay, straw and machinery

    Submitted 24 Sep 2026 Other
  • 2682/26/HHO Awaiting decision

    11 Highfield Drive Kingsbridge TQ7 1JW

    Extensions, alterations and increased roof height

    Submitted 24 Sep 2026 Householder

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Recent decisions

Data to October 2026

  • 2544/26/PAA Refused

    Land At Sx 816 566 Ashprington

    Prior Approval Application for proposed agricultural track works following determination of 1789/26/AGR

    Decided 8 Oct 2026 Prior approval
  • 2463/26/ARC Granted

    Burgh Island Hotel Burgh Island Bigbury On Sea TQ7 4BG

    Application for partial discharge of conditions 9 (CEMP) & 15 (Carbon Reduction Measures) and discharge of conditions 12 (Hoarding Details) & 16 (Waste Audit Statement) of planning consent 4774/21/FUL

    Decided 8 Oct 2026 Conditions
  • 2333/26/FUL Granted

    Willey Farm Willey Lane Sticklepath EX20 2NG

    Erection of open sided straw barn

    Decided 8 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 2279/26/LBC Granted

    The Church House Woodleigh TQ7 4DG

    Re roofing of East facing roof & rebuilding of top section of North chimney stack

    Decided 8 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2278/26/HHO Granted

    The Church House Woodleigh TQ7 4DG

    Re roofing of East facing roof & rebuilding of top section of North chimney stack

    Decided 8 Oct 2026 Householder
  • 1374/26/ARC Granted

    Oversteps House, Studio Brixham Road Kingswear TQ6 0DY

    Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 5 (Surface Water Drainage), 6 (Foul Drainage), 9 (Ecology Mitigation) & 11 (Hard & Soft Landscaping) of planning consent 3552/23/FUL

    Decided 8 Oct 2026 Conditions
  • 2062/26/FUL Granted

    The Moorings Warfleet Dartmouth TQ6 9BZ

    Refurbishment & extension of existing dwelling and associated landscaping works.

    Decided 8 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 2128/26/ARC Granted

    Paradise Point Ravensbury Drive Warfleet Dartmouth TQ6 9BZ

    Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 6 (Hard & Soft Landscaping) and 8 (External Lighting) of planning consent 3190/25/VAR

    Decided 8 Oct 2026 Conditions
  • 0616/26/FUL Granted

    Land Adjacent Oak Tree Cottage Holsworthy Road Hatherleigh

    The development of two dwellings and associated works

    Decided 8 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 2761/26/ARC Granted

    Middle Weeke Weeke Hill Dartmouth TQ6 0JT

    Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (Slates) and 4 (Schedule of materials) of planning consent 1114/26/VAR

    Decided 7 Oct 2026 Conditions

The full record

Decisions between 2006 and 2026

PlanIndex holds 6,869 decisions from South Hams between 2006 and 2026, part of 7,422 applications on record. Over that period 89% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 5,362 granted against 661 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 1,969 applications recorded.

The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.

From the archive

Earliest records shown in full

  • H121 Decided

    Langford Farm, Harberton, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 7LN

    Hedgerow Removal Notice

    Decided 25 May 2006 Trees
  • The Haven, Bridgend, Noss Mayo, Plymouth, Devon, PL8 1DX

    T1 - Sycamore - crown raise to a height of 5m above ground level removing adventitious growth from the lower section of the main stem. Reduce crown by 2.5m to further reduce loading on the mechanically poor strucure and to remove major dead wood in the upper crown.

    Decided 13 Sep 2012 Trees
  • Land At Hatchlands Farm, Harberton, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 7LR

    Request for screening opinion for proposed single wind turbine

    Decided 24 Jan 2013 Outline
  • 0014/15/DCC Decided

    Diptford Primary School, Diptford Cross To Diptford Primary School, Diptford, Devon, TQ9 7NY

    DUPLICATE OF 2699/15/DCC

    Decided 14 Dec 2015 Other
  • 3786/16/ARC Withdrawn

    Sherford New Community, Land South/SouthWest of A38, Deep Lane and East of Haye Road, Elburton, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 8DD

    VOID Duplicate of 3705/16/ARC discharge of condition 18 (BuildingConstruction Details), Part E (Doors and Windows) following approvalof planning application 07/0679/15/RM.

    Decided 14 Dec 2016 Conditions
  • 4152/16/TPO-1 Granted

    Former Yealm Hotel, 104, Yealm Road, Newton Ferrers, Devon, PL8 1BL

    T1: Cypress - Fell. T2: Yew - Fell. T3: Holm Oak - crown reductionover site by 3m. T4: Monterey Pine - remove major deadwood over site.T5: Beech - crown raise to 5m. G1: Holm Oak - Fell trees on bank andtop of bank.

    Decided 10 Mar 2017 Trees
  • 1459/18/ARC Granted

    6, Castle Street, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5NU

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 following grant of listed building consent 3469/17/LBC

    Decided 2 May 2018 Conditions
  • 1114/18/AGR Withdrawn

    Ackrells Field, Littlehempston, Totnes, TQ9 6LU

    Application for prior notification of agricultural building to providestorage of animal feeds, straw, hay, wood and farm equipment

    Decided 14 May 2018 Other
  • 1428/18/NMM Granted

    8, Barton Close, Wembury, Devon, PL9 0LF

    Non-material amendments (reduce the footprint of the extension, toinstall one rooflight, render) planning permission 1037/16/HHO

    Decided 15 May 2018 Amendments
  • 1380/18/AGR Decided

    Land At Sx 556518, North Of Winstone Cottages, Brixton, PL8 2DH

    Application for prior notification of agricultural or forestry development - proposed general purpose agricultural building

    Decided 16 May 2018 Other

Decision speed

12 months to October 2026, where both dates are published

  1. Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 1,449 58%
  2. 8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 674 27%
  3. Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 378 15%

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Common questions

How many planning applications does South Hams decide?

In the 12 months to October 2026, South Hams decided 2501 planning applications. 90% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

How long does a planning decision take in South Hams?

The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 54 days over the 12 months to October 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.

How many South Hams decisions arrive within the eight week target?

Of the 2501 decisions in the 12 months to October 2026 where both dates are published, 58% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 85% within thirteen weeks.

How many planning applications has South Hams decided in total?

PlanIndex holds 6869 decisions from South Hams between 2006 and 2026, out of 7,422 applications on record. Across that whole period 89% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

When is planning activity busiest in South Hams?

July 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to October 2026, with 278 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.

How do I find a planning application by its reference number?

Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.

Where can I see the full documents for an application?

Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on South Hams's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.

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South Hams: 7,422 planning applications on record as of October 2026. Trailing 12 months: 2,501 decided, 90% approved, median 54 days to a decision. 2,583 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2006 and 2026: 6,869 in total, 89% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.

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