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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1,200 approved · 279 refused · 135 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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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

  1. Approved0656/25/ARC

    Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 6 (Materials) and 10 (DEV 32) of planning consent 3723/22/VAR (APP/Q1153/W/23/3315904)

    Bramble Brook, Broadwoodkelly, EX19 8EF

    Received 3 Mar 2025
  2. Approved2413/24/PHH

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for proposed extension to detached dwelling 3.17m high x 2.80m to eaves

    Tacet Oak Tree Lane Tavistock PL19 9DA

    Received 29 Jul 2024
  3. Approved3385/24/HHO

    Householder application for proposed alterations to store buildings including new roof, replacement of porch, installation of rooflights

    242 Whitchurch Road Tavistock PL19 9EF

    Received 22 Oct 2024
  4. Approved0278/26/CLB

    Certificate of lawfulness for proposed works to a Listed Building for partial re-thatching and timber repairs along with redecorating of the external joinery

    The Dairy Pond Cottage Endsleigh Milton Abbot PL19 0PQ

    Received 28 Jan 2026
  5. Approved3772/23/TPO

    T916: Beech - reduce crown height by 1.5-2m & laterally by 1.5-2m on the south & west side only due to proximity to garage & neighbouring property T924: Oak - reduce NW limb at 8m by 2-3m due to overhanging conservatory

    Heathfield, Moorland Close, Yelverton, PL20 6DD

    Received 11 Nov 2023
  6. Approved2939/24/FUL

    Construction of two manure store covers & concreting of existing yard areas

    Merton Bungalow Station Road Bere Ferrers PL20 7JP

    Received 13 Sept 2024
  7. Approved1973/24/HHO

    Householder application for adaption & extensions to bungalow with detached garage; Gable extensions to front elevation of property replacing existing gable features for utility, shower room & increased size of 2 bedrooms, further internal alterations increasing property floor space, addition of detached double garage, including first floor space, installation of proposed air source heat pump & solar PV's to both house & garage roofs, complementing more eco-friendly approach alongside existing solar thermal panels, updates to external materials & entrance porch

    Lower Willestrew Lamerton PL19 8PZ

    Received 19 Jun 2024
  8. Refused0780/25/ARC

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5 (Surface Water Drainage) of planning consent 3384/20/FUL

    Land At Sx 445 910, East of West Headson Farm, Bratton Clovelly

    Received 13 Mar 2025
  9. Approved1606/24/LBC

    Listed building consent for extension & alterations to dwelling (retrospective)

    30 Plymouth Road, Tavistock, PL19 8BU

    Received 17 May 2024
  10. Approved3612/25/FUL

    Demolition of existing dwelling, sheds and outbuilding and construction of replacement dwelling, outbuilding, new driveway and associated works

    Little Highertown Whitchurch PL19 9EH

    Received 9 Dec 2025
  11. Decision Made0125/26/COM

    Notice of intent to install electronic communication apparatus comprising internal upgrading of existing cabinet(s) such as the H3G eHybrid Rack. Development ancillary reworks and steelworks thereto.

    Land At Sx 683 928 (to rear of Dartmouth View Caravan Park) Whiddon Down

    Received 9 Jan 2026
  12. Refused1296/24/CLP

    Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed replacement to rear extension including lean to roof

    5 Chestnut Close Tavistock PL19 9JJ

    Received 18 Apr 2024
  13. Approved1839/26/HHO

    Removal of conservatory and erection of 2-storey extension

    The Crest Portgate Lewdown EX20 4PU

    Received 6 Jul 2026
  14. Refused0781/25/ARC

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5 (Surface Water Drainage) of planning consent 2295/20/FUL

    Land At Sx 445 910, East of West Headson Farm, Bratton Clovelly

    Received 13 Mar 2025
  15. Approved2102/24/NMM

    Non material minor amendment to planning consent 1396/23/HHO for proposed garage revised from a double garage with first floor workshop to form a triple garage with no useable floor space on the first floor

    Moray House Road From Covert House To Uphill Farm Yelverton PL20 6DF

    Received 2 Jul 2024
  16. Approved3460/25/PAA

    Prior Approval Application for proposed agricultural track following determination of 2827/25/AGR

    Spurham Farm Thorndon Cross EX20 4NQ

    Received 24 Nov 2025
  17. Decision Made0314/25/PST

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed roof mounted photovoltaic panels on a ballasted frame, to be 28 panels generating up to 12.32 kWp, electricity to be used by The Burrow to run community shop, post office & cafe

    The Burrow Exbourne EX20 3RY

    Received 3 Feb 2025
  18. Approved4007/24/FUL

    Proposed canopy to rear, proposed air source heat pumps, replacement cladding panels & reconfiguration of car park

    62 Plymouth Road Tavistock PL19 8BU

    Received 16 Dec 2024
  19. Refused1055/24/HHO

    Householder application for extension to dwelling

    1 Grenville Meadow, Tavistock, PL19 8FE

    Received 2 Apr 2024
  20. Approved3447/23/HHO

    Householder application for the removal and replacement of two damagedroofs and the addition of two new roof windows

    Blowiscombe Farm, Milton Combe, PL20 6HR

    Received 13 Oct 2023
  21. Approved3103/25/FUL

    Roof coverings to be erected over existing concrete farmyard to prevent water pollution

    Upcott Farm Lane Past Upcott Farm Bow EX17 6LN

    Received 20 Oct 2025
  22. Withdrawn0477/24/LBC

    Listed building consent for proposed new flower room

    Coombe Trenchard Lewdown EX20 4FA

    Received 8 Feb 2024
  23. Approved3402/25/HHO

    Householder application for replacement of flat roof with pitched slate roof incorporating rooflights, external hard landscaping

    Woodtown Farm Dunterton PL19 0QJ

    Received 18 Nov 2025
  24. Decision Made2540/24/AGR

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed alteration of stone yard track with concrete measuring 10m (L) x 65m (W)

    North Down Farm Lewdown EX20 4EB

    Received 8 Aug 2024

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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.

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