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South Hams planning applications

5,480 applications. 90% approved. 53 days to decide.

As of September 2026, PlanIndex holds 5,480 planning applications from South Hams. 2,439 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 90% of clear-cut outcomes approved.

2,439
Decided 12 months to September 2026
2,605
New applications 12 months to September 2026

South Hams takes a median of 53 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.

All applications

Newest first · page 1 of 110

  • 2550/26/VAR Decided

    Morrisons Service Station Station Road Totnes TQ9 5JR

    Variation of condition 3 of 1926/25/FUL (Proposed extension to petrol filling station sales building & installation of jet wash facilities)

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • 2548/26/VAR Decided

    Bay House East Portlemouth TQ8 8PU

    Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning consent 0120/25/HHO

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • 2551/26/AGR Decided

    Land At Sx 544 503 (South Barton Farm) Steer Point Brixton

    Erection of a General Purpose Agricultural Building

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Other
  • 2528/26/LBC Decided

    23 Coombe Road Dartmouth TQ6 9PQ

    Refurbishment and extension work to a listed property.

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2527/26/FUL Decided

    23 Coombe Road Dartmouth TQ6 9PQ

    Refurbishment and extension work to a listed property.

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 2536/26/AGR Decided

    Land At Sx 588 511 Dunstone Yealmpton

    Erection of a Covered Yard

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Other
  • 2529/26/HHO Decided

    2 Greenslade Road Blackawton TQ9 7BP

    Demolition of conservatory with replacement extension & associated minor alterations

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Householder
  • 2531/26/HHO Decided

    Underhill Dartmouth Road Stoke Fleming TQ6 0QY

    Removal of existing garden room & construction of garden room with associated landscaping

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Householder
  • 2523/26/PDM Decided

    Barn At Sx 781 637, Staverton

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use of agricultural building to a residential dwelling (Class C3) & for associated development (Class Q (a+c))

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026 Prior approval
  • 2522/26/FUL Decided

    Moorview Lodge New England Road Plympton PL7 5BA

    Permanent agricultural workers dwelling

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 2542/26/COM Decided

    Land near Thorning Street Salcombe

    Notice of intent to install electronic communication apparatus comprising one x 15m medium wooden pole (Ref: WH7FK38Y)

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026 Outline
  • 2519/26/TPO Decided

    Car Park East Portlemouth TQ8 8PU

    TPO 598 - T1: Medium Ash: Growing on bank above carpark, fell due to advanced die back, T2: Medium Ash. Growing on bank above public bridleway, fell due to advanced die back, T3: Medium Ash. On bank behind public toilets, fell due to advanced dieback & T4 – Medium Ash. On bank behind public toilets, fell due to advanced dieback

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2512/26/FUL Decided

    Development Site At Sx 800 569 (Painsford High Farm) Ashprington

    Siting of two temporary rural workers' dwellings in connection with the operation of Painsford High Farm

    Submitted 8 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 2491/26/CLE Decided

    Development Site At Sx 824 626 (The Stables) Gatcombe Mill Littlehempston Totnes

    Certificate of lawfulness for existing use of converted stables as C3 dwelling

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • 2537/26/CLB Decided

    The Mansion 36 Fore Street Totnes TQ9 5RP

    Certificate of lawfulness for proposed works to a Listed Building for replacement of guttering

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2493/26/FUL Decided

    Land At Sx 784 619 (Webbers Yard Industrial Estate) Mill Road Dartington

    Proposed installation of 2no. signs

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 2490/26/FUL Decided

    Gladsfield, Diptford, TQ9 7PD

    Change of use of barn to mixed use, rural worker's dwelling, farm office, drying and processing barn. Construction of outdoor bathroom.

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 2494/26/ADV Decided

    Land At Sx 784 619 (Webbers Yard Industrial Estate) Mill Road Dartington

    Proposed installation of 2no. signs

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Advertising
  • 2498/26/TPO Decided

    29 Waterslade Drive Ivybridge PL21 0FD

    T1: Oak - removal of deadwood, crown thin by 10% to continue maintenance and improve light to properties.

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2496/26/TPO Decided

    19 Crocadon Meadows Halwell TQ9 7LH

    TPO 317; T1: Elm - Crown raise to 5m above ground level over seating area, directly to the north of the tree by removing three branches no larger than 7.5cm diameter, back to the stem on the 2 northern stems (Photo 2). Reduce the southwest stem from 9m to 7m, to the southern edge of the access to alleviate weight and prevent damage / failure of branches through new wind loading (to reflect the crown extent of No. 18 's tree, if reduced) & T2: Elm - Crown raise to 5m over extension by removing, back to the main stem, the single, lowest northern branch (Photo 4)

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2508/26/COM Decided

    Land near St Marys Church Dartington

    Notice of intent to install electronic communication apparatus comprising one 9m light wooden pole (Ref: ONEA18355741)

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Outline
  • 2495/26/TPO Decided

    18 Crocadon Meadows Halwell TQ9 7LH

    TPO 317; T1 Elm - fell due to structural instability caused by partial windthrow. See accompanying report for full details.

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2497/26/AGR Decided

    Land At Sx 874 507 Jawbones Hill Dartmouth

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for proposed new agricultural track (length 234 mtrs x width 3.6 mtrs)

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026 Other
  • 2484/26/HHO Decided

    Summer Hill Kingston Lane Dartmouth TQ6 9HB

    Remodelling of the existing home, together with side & rear ground floor extensions and new conservatory

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026 Householder
  • 2506/26/COM Decided

    Land near Green Briars Shaugh Prior PL7 5HE

    Notice of intent to install electronic communication apparatus comprising two x 9m light wooden poles (Ref: WH7C1F7X)

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026 Outline
  • 2485/26/TPO Decided

    The Garden House Kiln Lane Stokenham TQ7 2SQ

    TPO 790 - T1: Copper Beech/Fagus sylvatica - Crown Height Reduction by 2 metres all round. Tree is subject to high wind loading from coastal winds coming in from the east and the upper crown is affected by leaf scorch from the salt water carried in on these winds, harming the tree's amenity value

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2507/26/COM Decided

    Orange Grist Mill Coleridge Lane Chillington TQ7 2JF

    Notice of intent to install electronic communication apparatus comprising 3no antennas, relocation of 3no antennas, removal and replacement of 1no cabinet, installation of a GPS, along with associated equipment works

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026 Outline
  • 2475/26/CLE Decided

    The Stable, South Milton, TQ7 3JF

    Certificate of lawfulness for existing use of barn as C3 dwelling & non compliance with holiday use Condition 8 contained in Application Ref: 47/1838/06/F

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • 2473/26/HHO Decided

    Waterside East Portlemouth TQ8 8PU

    Raising of roof height, installation of new openings, rooflights & solar PV

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026 Householder
  • 2463/26/ARC Decided

    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

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 2470/26/FUL Decided

    Land Adjacent To West Fishleigh Hatherleigh

    Construction of agricultural building

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 2461/26/FUL Decided

    Land North Of Diptford Downs Farm Bungalow Diptford

    Siting of temporary agricultural worker's dwelling (mobile home)

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 2464/26/CLP Decided

    9 New Meadow Ivybridge PL21 9PT

    Single storey extension to the rear

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • 2467/26/HHO Decided

    Talisker Elston Park Churchstow TQ7 3QS

    Replacement of existing outbuilding & erection of outbuilding in the garden

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Householder
  • 2459/26/FUL Decided

    Withymore Farm Malborough TQ7 3ED

    Installation of 24 ground mounted solar panels with associated cable run

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 2478/26/COM Decided

    O/S 35 Stray Park Yealmpton PL8 2HF

    Notice of intent to install electronic communication apparatus comprising one light wooden pole at 9 metres high (Ref: WH6V831P)

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Outline
  • 2455/26/VAR Decided

    Court Barton, Aveton Gifford, TQ7 4LE

    Variation of conditions 2 (approved plans) and 3 (external materials) of planning consent 02/0098/01/F

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • 2456/26/FUL Decided

    Berry Park Farm Modbury PL21 0SU

    Erection of a General Purpose Agricultural Building

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 2466/26/TCA Decided

    Bay House Dartmouth Road Stoke Fleming TQ6 0NU

    T1: Bay - reduce to 1.5m agl.

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2465/26/TCA Decided

    2 Manor Court Stoke Fleming TQ6 0PG

    T1: Magnolia - reduce canopy next to Rectory Lane by 1.5m, raise canopy height in driveway to 3m AGL. T2: Cryptomaria - remove limb on E side at 1m AGL growing into Rectory Lane. T3: Beech – lateral reduction over neighbouring house by 2m. T4: Holm Oak - crown height reduction to 3m AGL over Manor Court parking area. T5: Sweet Chestnut - remove x2 x limbs at 3m AGL on S side over neighbouring driveway. T6: Beech – lateral reduction on N side by 1m AGL.

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2442/26/TCA Decided

    20 South Street Totnes TQ9 5DZ

    T1: Silver Birch - Up to 1.5m lateral reduction on all sides and 2m vertical reduction. Similar to the previous work undertaken to maintain the tree at a reasonable size for the small courtyard garden.

    Submitted 1 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2446/26/FUL Decided

    Development Site East of Fairview Hayfield Road Exbourne

    Construction of dwelling and associated landscaping with relocation of existing agricultural building and conversion of redundant dairy to private use workshop

    Submitted 1 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 2443/26/FUL Decided

    Barns Coxs Farm Strete

    Change of use of agricultural barns to holiday accommodation ancillary to Cox's Farmhouse

    Submitted 1 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 2440/26/HHO Decided

    Trelawne East Allington TQ9 7RJ

    Extension and new porch to dwelling

    Submitted 1 Sep 2026 Householder
  • 2479/26/COM Decided

    Bridgeside Harbertonford

    Notice of intent to install electronic communication apparatus comprising one light wooden pole at 9 metres high (Ref: WH5LGL2R)

    Submitted 1 Sep 2026 Outline
  • 2458/26/AGR Decided

    Development Site At Sx 707 527 Modbury

    General Purpose Agricultural Building

    Submitted 1 Sep 2026 Other
  • 2451/26/FUL Decided

    Tutchenor Farm Patchacott EX21 5AR

    Excavation works to floor of barn

    Submitted 1 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 2437/26/LBC Decided

    Mulberry House Dittisham TQ6 0ER

    Replacement of glass conservatory roof with natural slate

    Submitted 1 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2441/26/CLE Decided

    3 Thurlestone Gardens Dartmouth TQ6 9HG

    Certificate of lawfulness for existing use of The Lighthouse as a separate, self-contained dwelling

    Submitted 1 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • 2433/26/LBC Decided

    Barns Coxs Farm Strete

    Change of use of agricultural barns to holiday accommodation ancillary to Cox's farmhouse.

    Submitted 28 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

Older applications, page 2 of 110

Recent decisions

Data to September 2026

  • 2420/26/AGR Granted

    Holditch Farm Churchstow TQ7 3QR

    Surfacing of agricultural access tracks

    Decided 15 Sep 2026 Other
  • 2265/26/TCA Granted

    2 Walton Leigh Devon Road Salcombe TQ8 8HQ

    T1: Cordyline - fell

    Decided 15 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2286/26/TCA Granted

    The Longhouse Totnes Road Strete TQ6 0RU

    T004: Acacia Tree - Removal of tree is specified at para 200 of the Schedule of Works forming part of the PP and LBC application. The Plans show it to be cut down and the roots grubbed out. Proposals are to plant 2 palm trees (sub-species yet to be chosen), as mature trees: 18-20cms containerised, plus a Metrosideros Robusta (Northern Rata) to be grown from seed.

    Decided 15 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2309/26/TCA Granted

    30 Church Street Modbury PL21 0QR

    T1: Apple - Reduce entire canopy by 2 m leaving the tree standing at 3m aiming to start a cyclical prune, T2: Olive - Reduce by 1.5m leaving the tree standing at 5m aiming to rebalance the tree & T3: Holly - Fell to near ground level to enable the plants beneath to thrive

    Decided 15 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2322/26/TCA Granted

    The Manse High Street Hatherleigh EX20 3JH

    T1: Apple tree - fell and remove stump

    Decided 15 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2368/26/TCA Granted

    8 Courtenay Street Salcombe TQ8 8DQ

    G1: x3 Bay – fell to near ground level, treat stumps with ecoplugs to prevent regrowth, to protect adjacent stone walls and buildings.

    Decided 15 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2285/26/TCA Granted

    Stoke House Gardens Stoke Fleming

    T1: Cherry Blossom Tree Prunus Serrulata - Completely remove tree, it is dead and shedding limbs

    Decided 15 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2289/26/TCA Granted

    Elm Cottage 14 Park Road Hatherleigh EX20 3JS

    T1: Sycamore - Fell tree T2: Sycamore - Fell tree T3: Sycamore - Fell tree Trees have been previously pollarded and have now regrown and overshadowing two gardens. Pollard points pose weak points. T4: Sycamore - Reduce crown height by approximately 4 metres to previous pollard points. (as above but not so much a shading issue but a weak union issue)

    Decided 15 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2013/26/TPO Granted

    21 Glebe Land Aveton Gifford TQ7 4LX

    TPO 490 T08; T2: Quercus – crown lift to 5m from ground level to create clearance over boundary between 21-20 Glebe, maximum diameter 10cm.

    Decided 15 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2086/26/TCA Granted

    15 Ridge Hill Dartmouth TQ6 9PE

    T1: Magnolia - Trim to height of 5 meters laterally and vertically to maintain shape. T2: Magnolia - Trim to height of 5 meters laterally and vertically to maintain shape.

    Decided 15 Sep 2026 Trees

The full record

Decisions between 2006 and 2026

PlanIndex holds 4,905 decisions from South Hams between 2006 and 2026, part of 5,480 applications on record. Over that period 89% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 3,817 granted against 483 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 1,806 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
  • 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
  • 1725/18/TPO Decided

    Falconers, Road From Plympton Cross To Moult Hill, Moult Hill, Salcombe, Devon, TQ8 8LF

    T1: Pinus Radiata - fell, storm damaged crown separated from main stemat approx 5 metres from ground, large separation, water entered maincavity, lower crown and lower branches dead, deterioration spreadingto mid crown, main crown leaning over highway; T2: Leyland Cypress -fell, uprooted, secured to adjacent remaining large Cypress causingunnecessary strain.

    Decided 23 May 2018 Trees
  • 1724/18/TPO Decided

    Woodcot, Cliff Road, Salcombe, Devon, TQ8 8JU

    T1: Manna Ash - cut up and clear small, broken branches on South Westside of existing remaining main stem; Remove approx 8 fallen, rottedtrees (max approx 15 cm in diameter) and resulting debris.

    Decided 23 May 2018 Trees

Decision speed

12 months to September 2026, where both dates are published

  1. Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 1,443 59%
  2. 8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 654 27%
  3. Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 342 14%

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Common questions

How many planning applications does South Hams decide?

In the 12 months to September 2026, South Hams decided 2439 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 53 days over the 12 months to September 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.

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

Of the 2439 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 where both dates are published, 59% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 86% within thirteen weeks.

How many planning applications has South Hams decided in total?

PlanIndex holds 4905 decisions from South Hams between 2006 and 2026, out of 5,480 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 September 2026, with 277 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: 5,480 planning applications on record as of September 2026. Trailing 12 months: 2,439 decided, 90% approved, median 53 days to a decision. 2,605 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2006 and 2026: 4,905 in total, 89% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.