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South Hams District Council
Planning applications.

Explore collected planning applications and decisions for South Hams District Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
1,958Searchable applications
82Recorded as pending
81%Approval rate · 1,479 approved or refused records
279Refused applications

1,200 approved · 279 refused · 135 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 8 Mar 2022 to 16 Sept 2026. Most recent record check: 22 Sept 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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More application records

  1. Approved0453/26/FUL

    Proposed calf rearing building

    Ford Farm Coryton EX20 4PG

    Received 18 Feb 2026
  2. Approved4104/23/FUL

    Change all front doors & windows from wood to Anthracite

    Dancy Mews Brook Street Tavistock PL19 0LD

    Received 13 Dec 2023
  3. Part Approved / Part Refused1710/24/ARC

    Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 8 (Surface Water Management) and 13 (Landscaping Scheme) of planning consent 1690/22/FUL

    Spreyton Yard, Spreyton

    Received 29 May 2024
  4. Withdrawn2088/24/AGR

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for an extension to existing buildings to cover in the loafing/feed area to reduce risk of pollution

    Bowden Hill Brentor PL19 0NQ

    Received 1 Jul 2024
  5. Refused1555/26/POD

    Change of Use from Class E to C3 and internal conversion works to form new dwelling house

    The Sculpture School Moorview Farm Bondleigh EX20 2AP

    Received 4 Jun 2026
  6. Approved3024/25/FUL

    Demolition of barn & construction of 1no. dwellinghouse

    Land East Of Five Oaks Folly Gate

    Received 13 Oct 2025
  7. Part Approved / Part Refused1787/25/TPO

    T003: Ash - remove SW branch overhanging footpath back to main stem, mechanically poor. T014: Ash - (marked with orange paint) sectionally dismantle, fell, and remove to ground level, ADB. T016: Ash - (marked with orange paint) sectionally dismantle, fell, and remove to ground level, dead. T018: Ash (marked with orange paint) sectionally dismantle, fell, and remove to ground level, poor vitality and form.

    Rivers Edge Court Oaklands Drive Okehampton EX20 1FN

    Received 17 Jun 2025
  8. Approved4317/23/FUL

    Change of use of agricultural land to garden (retrospective)

    Folland House, Warden Farm, North Tawton, EX20 2BY

    Received 6 Dec 2023
  9. Decision Made3708/25/COM

    Notice of intent to install electronic communication apparatus comprising one x 9m medium wooden pole and 1 x 11m wooden pole

    Nr Sheepridge Farm Morwellham

    Received 16 Dec 2025
  10. Refused3300/24/ARC

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 18 (Highways Works) to planning consent 2731/15/OPA

    Development Site At Sx 603 961 Okehampton

    Received 15 Oct 2024
  11. Approved0038/25/FUL

    Erection of extension to farm shop for storage area

    Strawberry Fields Lifton PL16 0DH

    Received 8 Jan 2025
  12. Withdrawn0257/24/FUL

    Proposed General Purpose/Livestock Building -Building One

    Higher Clamoak Bere Alston Yelverton PL20 7BU

    Received 23 Jan 2024
  13. Refused3077/25/PDM

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use of agricultural building to 1No dwellinghouse (Class C3) & for associated development

    Tutchenor Farm Patchacott Beaworthy EX21 5AR

    Received 16 Oct 2025
  14. Refused3837/23/ARC

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Sustainable Drainage Option) of planning consent 2213/23/FUL

    Riverside, Passaford Lane, Hatherleigh, EX20 3LT

    Received 13 Nov 2023
  15. Withdrawn3155/24/HHO

    Householder application for proposed single storey front extension

    Poflet Pastures Milton Abbot PL19 0QB

    Received 2 Oct 2024
  16. Approved0434/25/FUL

    Retention of building alterations for conversion of former stable building to dwelling, restricted to residential ancillary use or holiday let, including proposed works to replace roofing sheets with slate and to partially clad exterior walls in timber weatherboarding

    Palmers Norley Farm Northlew EX20 3PN

    Received 13 Feb 2025
  17. Approved2658/24/HHO

    Householder application for extension to dwelling

    1 Grenville Meadow Tavistock PL19 8FE

    Received 19 Aug 2024
  18. Approved3456/24/CLP

    Certificate of lawfulness for proposed single-storey side extension

    Russell Villa Launceston Road Tavistock PL19 8NG

    Received 28 Oct 2024
  19. Withdrawn1992/26/AGR

    Agricultural building to house tractors and tractor implements

    Old Rectory Patchacott EX21 5AS

    Received 21 Jul 2026
  20. Refused3254/25/ARC

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Surface Water Drainage Scheme) of planning consent 0028/24/VAR

    New Barn, Launceston, PL15 9QX

    Received 3 Nov 2025
  21. Approved0707/26/ADV

    One non illuminated facia sign (retrospective)

    4 Church Court St James Street Okehampton EX20 1DJ

    Received 16 Mar 2026
  22. Part Approved / Part Refused2414/24/ARC

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 (schedule of works) & 5 (rooflight type) of planning consent 3621/21/LBC

    Westworthy, Bondleigh, EX20 2DJ

    Received 29 Jul 2024
  23. Approved2964/24/HHO

    Householder application for installation of solar panels on lean to roof

    Barn At Sx 632 958 Beer Farm Okehampton

    Received 17 Sept 2024
  24. Approved3424/24/COM

    Notice of Intent to Install Electronic Communication Apparatus Comprising Installation of 1 x 10m Medium pole

    Kooshti Bok Lamerton PL19 8RY

    Received 23 Oct 2024

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