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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 dates1,958Searchable 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1,200 approved · 279 refused · 135 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 2026Planning information PlanningContact planning Contact-PlanningLocal plan Responses to National Planning Policy Framework consultationsPre-application advice Pre-application and planning service feesConservation areas Conservation Areas in the South Hams
Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
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Conservation areasNo boundary records available in this collection
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection
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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.
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More application records
- Within Consultation Period2141/26/HHO
Extension to porch and regularise the summerhouse.
Rock Chillaton PL16 0HU
Received 31 Jul 2026 - Refused2691/25/NMM
Non-material minor amendment to planning consent 3254/24/HHO to replace the left hand (west) window with a glazed gable and to use Cedral Thrutone Textured fibre cement slates in blue/black for the roofing material vs. natural slate
The Old Forge Thorndon Cross EX20 4NG
Received 10 Sept 2025 - Approved0572/25/ARC
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 (LEMP) of planning consent 3656/23/FUL
Manor House Hotel, Okehampton, EX20 4NA
Received 24 Feb 2025 - Under Consideration0385/26/OPA
Outline planning application for up to 41 dwellings and associated infrastructure with access onto the A3072. All other matters reserved for future determination
Land At Ss 532 035 Holsworthy Road Hatherleigh
Received 11 Feb 2026 - Withdrawn1510/25/FUL
Change of use of existing domestic outbuilding to dwellinghouse
Land To Rear Of Ashton House Canna Park Drive Highampton
Received 20 May 2025 - Approved0731/25/HHO
Householder application for single storey garden room extension to replace existing conservatory
Red Bank House Victoria Road Hatherleigh EX20 3JG
Received 10 Mar 2025 - Withdrawn2722/24/COM
Notice of intent to install electronic communication apparatus comprising proposed base station installation
Station Road Bridestowe
Received 21 Aug 2024 - Within Consultation Period2332/26/HHO
Proposed external staircase, new external door at first floor and associated alterations to existing detached garage
1 Kingfisher Drive Okehampton EX20 1ER
Received 18 Aug 2026 - Approved0894/25/HHO
Householder application to erect a detached single storey building within the garden for use as additional ancillary accommodation to the main dwellinghouse
The Manse Prospect Hill Okehampton EX20 1JD
Received 24 Mar 2025 - Approved1242/25/NMM
Non-material minor amendment to planning consent 2873/22/ARM for change to LEMP to allow for annual trim of northern hedge
Development Site At Sx 382 850 Fore Street Lifton
Received 23 Apr 2025 - Approved2861/24/TPO
T1: Ash Tree - Remove tree in hedge beside the grass verge with signs of dieback, down to hedge height - concern of branches dropping onto area used by by dog walkers & golfers parking their cars
Milemead Down Road Tavistock PL19 9AQ
Received 6 Sept 2024 - Approved1669/26/TCA
T1: Sycamore – fell to ground level, low vigour, overhangs neighbouring property. T2: Sycamore – fell to ground level, low vigour, encroaching onto gravestones.
St Andrews Church Sampford Courtenay EX20 2SY
Received 19 Jun 2026 - Approved2702/24/TCA
T1: English Oak - crown raise descending tertiary branches to create 5m clearance from the road. Reduce overextend limb over out building via thinning up to 2m, causing vehicle obstruction and rubbing the roof. T2: Small leaved Maple - full crown reduction via thinning up to 3m in height and 2m from lateral branches, to reduce the subsequent re growth, and proximity to house, risk of subsidence.
Hayne Barton Stowford Lewdown EX20 4BZ
Received 21 Aug 2024 - Approved1528/25/ADV
Advertisement consent for 2 x non illuminated fascia & 1 x non illuminated projecting sign
7 Duke Street Tavistock PL19 0BA
Received 21 May 2025 - Refused2075/25/OPA
Outline Planning Permission with all matters reserved for agricultural workers dwelling
Land At Sx 464 674 (Leigh Farm) Bere Alston
Received 14 Jul 2025 - Refused0708/24/TPO
T1: Beech - remove overhanging branches back to fence line to increase light.
Land at SX 470 735 Tavistock
Received 28 Feb 2024 - Withdrawn2388/25/FUL
Installation of 1 x digital advertising structure
Pavement adjacent to Unit 1-2 Estate House West Street Okehampton EX20 1JZ
Received 11 Aug 2025 - Approved3741/25/HHO
Householder application for subterranean domestic garage
Cleave Farm Hatherleigh EX20 3LU
Received 22 Dec 2025 - Approved2517/24/HHO
Householder application for formation of dormer window & installation of external staircase
Tyller Tythy Crapstone PL20 7PF
Received 7 Aug 2024 - Approved1095/24/HHO
Householder application for erection of new car port
The Coach House Manor Close Tavistock PL19 0PN
Received 5 Apr 2024 - Approved2418/25/LBC
Listed Building Consent for minor internal alterations, re-roofing of garage, landscape works, removal of cement render to North & East elevations & replacing with lime render, new & replacement Lindab gutters & downpipes
Willow Cottage Exbourne EX20 3RP
Received 13 Aug 2025 - Approved1859/25/FUL
Erection of Temporary Agricultural Workers Dwelling
Higher Artiscombe Farm, Gulworthy, PL19 8JB
Received 23 Jun 2025 - Refused3496/25/ARC
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 17 (Surface Water Drainage Management), conditions 18 (Percolation Tests), 19 (Ground Water Monitoring) 20 (Surface Water Management System), 21 (Exceedance Pathways) and 22 (Adoption & Maintenance) of planning consent 0321/20/OPA
Land at SX 571 979, Folly Gate, EX20 3AQ
Received 26 Nov 2025 - Approved2183/25/VAR
Application for the variation of Condition 1 (approved plans) of planning consent 3340/22/PDM
Muddy Udders Farm Northlew EX20 3NG
Received 23 Jul 2025
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for South Hams District Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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