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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1,200 approved · 279 refused · 135 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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.
Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
More application records
- Decision Made2105/26/COM
Notice of intent to install electronic communication apparatus comprising one x 9m light wooden pole (Ref: WH5LFT2R)
Near Little Blackthorn Haye Down
Received 28 Jul 2026 - Approved3294/25/TPO
TPO S260; T1: Beech - reduce 1x limb on NW side by 4.5m, x2 secondary limb reduction by 3.5m, reduce x1 limb on NW side by 3m, reduce x1 secondary limb by 3m, risk of limb failure (limbs marked on photos).
Trevaunance Chollacott Lane Tavistock PL19 9DD
Received 6 Nov 2025 - Decision Made3709/25/COM
Notice of intent to install electronic communication apparatus comprising installation of fixed line broadband apparatus
Mount Kelly Foundation Mount Tavy Road Tavistock PL19 9JL
Received 15 Dec 2025 - Withdrawn2394/24/AGR
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed new road measuring 233m (L) x 4.0m (W)
Land at Oatham Sydenham Damerel
Received 26 Jul 2024 - Approved3203/24/ARC
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4 (Adherence to Ecology), 5 (EPSL), 6 (Nesting Season), 7 (External Lighting), 9 (Landscaping), 11 (Windows, Doors & Rooflights) and 12 (Solar Panels) of planning consent 3430/23/HHO
Ludbrook, Buckland Monachorum, PL20 7NR
Received 7 Oct 2024 - Approved2305/24/HHO
Householder application for proposed extension & associated works
Rosemary Cottage Combebow Lewdown EX20 4ED
Received 17 Jul 2024 - Withdrawn1891/25/HHO
Householder application for replacing detached garage flat roof with a pitched roof with two dormer windows, extending part of front elevation to create storage for caravan, replace doors & windows
Woodhey The Crescent Crapstone PL20 7PS
Received 25 Jun 2025 - Approved2224/25/FUL
Reconstruction of the Grade II listed retaining wall
2-4 Higher Street Hatherleigh EX20 3JD
Received 28 Jul 2025 - Refused1349/24/FUL
Proposed new dwelling house (resubmission of 4385/22/FUL)
Land at SX 503 991 Northlew
Received 24 Apr 2024 - Approved3071/24/TCA
T1 Beech. 2m lateral reduction on western canopy aspect T2 Beech. 2m lateral reduction on western canopy aspect combined with a 3m clearance to branches growing towards the Maidenhair tree. T3 Oak. Lateral reduction by 2-3 metres on eastern
Treveglos Whitchurch PL19 9EL
Received 26 Sept 2024 - Approved3219/24/TCA
T1: Ash - remove due to dieback
13 Ford Street Tavistock
Received 7 Oct 2024 - Refused3700/23/VAR
Application for variation of condition 1 (approved plans) of planningconsent 4075/21/PDM
Barn South of Kalehouse Farm, Bratton Clovelly, EX20 4JG
Received 6 Nov 2023 - Approved1629/24/COM
Notice of intent to install electronic communication apparatus comprising removal of 3 No. Existing Antennas at 12.5m on the tower, replacing with 3 No. new at 12.9m and 3 No. new at 15.5m. Install new steelwork, radio units, GPS module and other ancillary items. Internal upgrades of existing ground-based equipment cabinets within the compound.
Communication Station Exeter Road Okehampton EX20 1QS
Received 14 May 2024 - Approved2624/24/ARC
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 7 (Door Details) of planning consent 1318/23/FUL
20B Plymouth Road Tavistock PL19 8AY
Received 15 Aug 2024 - Approved0524/25/TCA
T1: Goat Willow – Remove, T2: Goat Willow – Remove, T3: Laurel – Remove, T4: Goat Willow – Remove due to overshadowing area, T5: Goat Willow – Remove due to overshadowing area , T6: Goat Willow – Remove due to overshadowing area, T7: Laurel – Remove due to overshadowing area, T8: Laurel – Remove due to overshadowing area, T9: Laurel – Remove due to overshadowing area, T10: Laurel – Remove due to overshadowing area, T11: Laurel – Remove due to overshadowing area, T12: Elder – Remove due to being dead, replace with a new elder, T13: Laurel – Remove due to overshadowing area, T14: Laurel – Remove due to overshadowing area, T15: Laurel – Remove due to overshadowing area
22 Fore Street North Tawton EX20 2DT
Received 18 Feb 2025 - Approved3557/25/TCA
T1: 2 x Lawson Cypress, identified as TG1 in 2OSH001-S211, dismantle & removal of both trees including stems to ground level
2 The Old School House Exeter Street North Tawton EX20 2HB
Received 3 Dec 2025 - Decision Made1768/26/COM
Notice of intent to install electronic communication apparatus comprising one 9 metre pole (Ref: LEWDOWN LXD_V25004)
Nr. Church Cottage Lewdown EX20 4QY
Received 26 Jun 2026 - Under Consideration2254/26/PIP
Application for permission in principle for development of the site for up to 9 dwellings
Land Rear Of Marlow Crescent Chillaton
Received 10 Aug 2026 - Part Approved / Part Refused0882/24/ARC
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (Roofing/Facing Materials) and 7 (Landscaping Scheme) of planning consent 3072/23/VAR.
Nethercott Barn, Spreyton, EX17 5DZ
Received 27 Nov 2023 - Approved4102/24/ARC
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Drainage Scheme) to planning consent 2446/24/HHO
17 Priory Close, Tavistock, PL19 9DJ
Received 20 Dec 2024 - Decision Made3672/24/AGR
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed new agricultural track (length 275mtrs x width 3.6mtrs)
Land at SX 364 861 Launceston
Received 15 Nov 2024 - Approved2434/24/HHO
Householder application for single-storey rear extension & ground floor alterations
17 Deer Park Road Tavistock PL19 9HG
Received 30 Jul 2024 - Approved2454/24/LBC
Listed Building Consent to formalise approval of alterations (retrospective)
Flat 3 59 West Street Tavistock PL19 8JZ
Received 1 Aug 2024 - Approved0437/24/ARC
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Ecology) of planning consent 4248/22/HHO
Moorland Lodge, Burdon Lane, Highampton, EX21 5LT
Received 5 Feb 2024
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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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