0141/26/CLP

1. 19 Jan 2026

   Received by South Hams

2. 20 Feb 2026

   Decision issued: Refusal

3. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.

Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• 0149/26/TPO Granted

  Follaton Lodge Plymouth Road Totnes TQ9 5NA

  TPO 1017; T1: Turkey Oak - crown reduction up to 1-1.5m (maximum cut diameter 50mm) to reduce overall canopy spread and wind loading, crown lift to approx. 8m clearance from ground level by selective removal of sub-lateral branches only (maximum cut diameter of 100mm), all major deadwood to be removed from within canopy as part of routine arboricultural management, works intended to improve tree safety and site usability.

  20 Jan 2026 104m away Trees
• 3288/25/HHO Granted

  81 Punchards Down Totnes TQ9 5FD

  Householder application for carport (retrospective)

  6 Nov 2025 179m away Householder
• 2927/25/TPO Granted

  Street Record Oak View Totnes TQ9 5DQ

  T1: Oak - remove major hazardous deadwood while retaining stable, non-hazardous deadwood where possible to provide continued ecological benefits. G3: Mixed species - remove all dead and declining 5 x Elms, reduce foliage on southern aspect to achieve 1.5m clearance, with a maximum diameter of cut of 50mm, crown lift above footpath of Plymouth Roadt to 2.1m, trees encroaching on properties.

  2 Oct 2025 182m away Trees
• 0163/23/TPO Granted

  Follaton Rise, Totnes, TQ9 5DQ

  H1: Hedge (a variety of species) - Lateral reduction on Southern sideto maintain a 3m gap between the hedge and buildings & Crown Raise onsouthern side & western side by 2.4m above the footpath & 4m aboveparking area due to hedge encroaching on the neighbouring land

  16 Jan 2023 182m away Trees
• 0163/23/TPO Granted

  Follaton Rise, Totnes, TQ9 5DQ

  H1: Hedge (a variety of species) - Lateral reduction on Southern sideto maintain a 3m gap between the hedge and buildings & Crown Raise onsouthern side & western side by 2.4m above the footpath & 4m aboveparking area due to hedge encroaching on the neighbouring land

  16 Jan 2023 182m away Trees
• 1160/26/CLP Withdrawn

  33 Follaton Rise Totnes TQ9 5FX

  Certificate of lawfulness for proposed internal alterations and external alterations to doors and windows

  27 Apr 2026 242m away Lawful development

• 1468/26/CLE Decided

  Land at SX 705 570 (Newbrook) Ugborough

  Certificate of Lawfulness for existing use of building as C3 dwelling

  28 May 2026 Lawful development
• 1547/26/CLE Decided

  Coach House Flat 2, Old Postern, Dartington Hall, TQ9 6EA

  Certificate of lawfulness for existing use as an educational space

  5 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 1739/26/CLP Decided

  11 Willsworthy Drive Tavistock PL19 0FP

  Erection of summerhouse in back garden

  26 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 1437/26/CLE Decided

  Land At Sx 779 469 Coles Cross East Allington

  Certificate of Lawfulness for existing use of site for storage of plant and equipment (sui generis)

  26 May 2026 Lawful development
• 1713/26/CLP Decided

  Banksia Silverhill Malborough TQ7 3RS

  Certificate of lawfulness for installation of solar panels on the roof with associated battery sited within the garage

  19 Jun 2026 Lawful development