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South Hams planning applications
3,690 applications. 89% approved. 52 days to decide.
As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 3,690 planning applications from South Hams. 2,175 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 89% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Latest applications
Data to July 2026
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2101/26/ARC Decided
Wheatley Cottage Lewdown EX20 4QW
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4 (Materials), 6 (Ecology Measures), 7 (HMMP) and Informative 3 (BNG) of planning consent 2943/25/FUL
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2084/26/ARC Decided
Duncombe Villa Duncombe Street Kingsbridge TQ7 1LR
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Stone Wall) of planning consent 3644/25/HHO
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2094/26/ARC Decided
Land At Sx 596 558 New Park Road Lee Mill Bridge
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 (Materials) of planning consent 2571/24/ARM
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2098/26/ARC Decided
Torr Farm, East Allington, TQ9 7QH
Application for approval of details reserved by Informative 1 (BNG) of planning consent 1375/26/FUL
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2072/26/TPO Decided
Land near 33 Leat Walk (northern boundary of Roborough Green) Roborough
TPO 562: T1 - Beech - Remove leaving a habitat monolith standing at 2m from ground level following decay assessment
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2075/26/TPO Decided
44 Woodfield Crescent Ivybridge PL21 0FB
TPO 439: T1 Oak - Re-reduce back to previous reduction points leaving the tree with an approximate finished crown width of 7m and height of 8m. Reasons are to allow more light into clients garden and neighbouring property's gardens
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2074/26/ARC Decided
Lauriston Riverside Road Dittisham TQ6 0HS
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (CMP), 6 (Sustainable Drainage Option) ,7 (Landscape Plan) & 16 (External Lighting) of planning consent 0673/24/FUL
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2068/26/TPO Decided
Haytor Swannaton Road Dartmouth TQ6 9RL
G1: Beech trees - 3 x trees - Crown reduce the concentric crowns by 2m and crown lift / upright crown over the shed to South west 740, 741, 742, 743, T1, G2: Ash Trees - (5 trees, 2 dead) - fell and remove. Please see Tree Survey for detailed information
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2057/26/TCA Decided
Brookwell House Eworthy Germansweek EX21 5AH
T1: Cherry Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) - Removal of tree T2: Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) - Removal of tree Given the close proximity of both trees to the driveway, there is a continuing risk to vehicles and pedestrians using the property
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2033/26/TPO Decided
Cheriton Kiln Lane Stokenham TQ7 2SE
T1: Oak - Reduce split limb where overhanging highway by 2-3 metres, Maximum Diameter of Cuts (MDC) 50mm. Tip prune any newly exposed limbs, MDC 25mm. To reduce the risk of failure to an acceptable level. T2: Ash - Dismantle in stages to near ground level. Tree is almost 100% dead and requires removal before limb or total tree failure occurs. T3: Ash - Reduce height and southern aspect by 1-2 metres, MDC 50mm. Remove deadwood capable of breaching highway. Tree has some long extending limbs overhanging the highway, we consider it prudent to reduce these limbs and the height to preserve this maturing tree. T4: Cryptomeria - Reduce low southern limb by approximately 1.5 metres, MDC 50mm. Reduce adjacent roadside stem to the west by 1.5 metres, MDC 50mm. Due to its growth habit the load on this limb is significant and posing an unacceptable risk of failure.
Recent decisions
Data to July 2026
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0056/26/FUL Refused
Development Site At Sx 8773 5172, College Way, Dartmouth, TQ6 9PF
Erection of 3no. dwellings, undercroft parking garages, creation of highway access and parking.
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1468/26/CLE Decided
Land at SX 705 570 (Newbrook) Ugborough
Certificate of Lawfulness for existing use of building as C3 dwelling
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1542/26/FUL Granted
The Winking Prawn Cliff Road Salcombe TQ8 8LD
Retrospective change of use of cafe car park (Use Class E) for the siting of a commercial mobile sauna (sui generis)
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1541/26/PDM Granted
Land West Of Monkey Oak Farmhouse Harberton
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use of agricultural building to 2 No dwellinghouse (Class C3) & for associated development (Class Q (a+c))
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1963/26/ARC Granted
61 Old Exeter Road Tavistock PL19 0JE
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 2 (Specification / Schedule of works) of planning consent 2511/23/HHO
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0681/26/HHO Granted
Stowford Leat Harford Road Ivybridge PL21 0AR
Installation of photovoltaics to flat roofed extension, erection of new fencing, installation of gates & a garden shed/workshop
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0682/26/LBC Granted
Stowford Leat Harford Road Ivybridge PL21 0AR
Remedial works to building exterior, installation of photovoltaics & a new rear entrance door. Interior remodelling and minor alterations including secondary glazing. New vehicular and pedestrian gates, guard fencing moved / adapted and addition of EV charge point
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1536/26/HHO Granted
Bartel Boldventure Yealmpton PL8 2LX
Two single-storey rear extensions
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1547/26/CLE Decided
Coach House Flat 2, Old Postern, Dartington Hall, TQ9 6EA
Certificate of lawfulness for existing use as an educational space
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1581/26/HHO Granted
Orchardside Higher Batson TQ8 8NF
Alterations and new dormer / rear extension to dwelling, with associated landscaping works
The full record
Decisions between 2016 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 3,143 decisions from South Hams between 2016 and 2026, part of 3,690 applications on record. Over that period 89% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 2,352 granted against 282 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 1,437 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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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1788/18/TCA Decided
The Hermitage, Ashprington Roundabout To Bow Bridge Cross Along Zc44, Ashprington, Devon, TQ9 7UL
T1: Silver Birch - Fell, dead.
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1577/18/AGR Decided
Higher Weekaborough Farm, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 5UQ
Application for prior notification of agricultural or forestry development - proposed agricultural building.
Decision speed
12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 1,329 61%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 563 26%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 283 13%
Common questions
How many planning applications does South Hams decide?
In the 12 months to July 2026, South Hams decided 2175 planning applications. 89% 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 52 days over the 12 months to July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many South Hams decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 2175 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 61% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 87% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has South Hams decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 3143 decisions from South Hams between 2016 and 2026, out of 3,690 applications on record. Across that whole period 89% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in South Hams?
October 2025 was the busiest month across the 12 months to July 2026, with 247 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.
Cite these figures
South Hams: 3,690 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 2,175 decided, 89% approved, median 52 days to a decision. 2,584 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2016 and 2026: 3,143 in total, 89% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.