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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1,200 approved · 279 refused · 135 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
- Approved2836/24/VAR
Variation of conditions 2 (approved drawings) & 8 (percolation testing, SuDS & drainage scheme) of planning consent 0124/22/FUL
Town Barton Farm Highampton EX21 5LE
Received 5 Sept 2024 - Approved0405/24/HHO
Householder application to permit the construction of a single storey rear extension with a parapet and flat roof. Application to include the addition of a new stone Portico to the east elevation, replacement windows and external doors & new elevational treatments to the main house
Moray House Yelverton PL20 6DF
Received 1 Feb 2024 - Refused0655/25/TPO
TPO S1086 - T1 Ash - Remove 1 lower branch on NE side at 3.5metres above ground level. Branch is growing towards & over building. Lateral reduction on NE side over garden by 1.75-2 metres to reduce shading over garden & house. Preventative measure before branch grows over building
25 Yellowmead Tor Close Tavistock PL19 8GB
Received 3 Mar 2025 - Approved0126/25/ARC
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4 (DEV32) & 5 (Surface Water Drainage) to planning consent 0322/21/FUL
Development Site At Ss 599 022 Exbourne
Received 17 Jan 2025 - Approved2880/24/ARC
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Surface Water Drainage) to Planning Consent 2330/22/FUL
South Barwick Iddesleigh EX19 8BP
Received 9 Sept 2024 - Approved3552/25/VAR
Removal of condition 5 (agricultural occupancy condition) of planning consent NSO/5863 (erection of agricultural worker's bungalow and access)
Beechcroft Broadbury EX20 4NH
Received 2 Dec 2025 - Decision Made0240/26/AGR
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed roofing over existing silage pit, measuring 42.67m (L) x 25.91m (B) x 9.27m height to ridge
Risdon Farm Jacobstowe EX20 3AJ
Received 30 Jan 2026 - Refused2004/25/FUL
Construction of agricultural building
Summers Barn Exbourne EX20 3QU
Received 4 Jul 2025 - Approved1163/24/OPA
Outline planning application with all matters reserved for the erection of up to two dwellings following demolition and removal of fire damaged building
Howls Moving Castle Highampton EX21 5LR
Received 10 Apr 2024 - Approved3723/25/FUL
Erection of two SME Business units
The Poplars Westbridge Industrial Estate Tavistock PL19 8DE
Received 19 Dec 2025 - Approved0270/24/CLE
Certificate for lawfulness for existing use of agricultural building as dwelling
The Old Stables Dunsland Farm Jacobstowe EX20 3RH
Received 22 Jan 2024 - Decision Made0994/26/COM
Notice of intent to install electronic communication apparatus comprising installation of Subtended Headend Sidepod onto existing BT cabinet
O/S Sunleigh Bedford Street Bere Alston PL20 7DL
Received 9 Apr 2026 - Withdrawn3622/23/HHO
Householder application for construction of single storey outbuilding- garage, car port and plant room (part retrospective)
The Foundry 4 Stannary Bridge Road Tavistock PL19 0SB
Received 31 Oct 2023 - Approved3200/24/FUL
Erection of 3m high anti-climb fencing
62 Plymouth Road Tavistock PL19 8BU
Received 7 Oct 2024 - Approved1104/25/FUL
READVERTISEMENT (revised description) Amalgamation of Down Farm Barn & the Annexe, with alterations; construction of new garage & workshop
Down Farm Barn Bere Alston PL20 7JD
Received 7 Apr 2025 - Decision Made0264/24/PAU
Notification of proposed change of use under Class R of agricultural building to flexible commercial use Class E
Lower Ebsworthy Town Farm Bridestowe EX20 4QQ
Received 19 Jan 2024 - Approved0649/25/HHO
Householder application for 800mm square restricted bottom-opening window with obscure glass
2 Farmers Way, Hatherleigh, EX20 3FQ
Received 3 Mar 2025 - Approved2225/25/LBC
Listed Building Consent for reconstruction of the Grade II listed retaining wall
2-4 Higher Street Hatherleigh EX20 3JD
Received 28 Jul 2025 - Decision Made1576/26/COM
Notice of intent to install electronic communication apparatus comprising three new 10m light wooden poles and one 13m light wooden pole
Near Reed Farm Hatherleigh EX20 3LH
Received 9 Jun 2026 - Approved2516/25/CLE
Certificate of lawfulness for existing occupation of an annexe as a self-contained dwelling
Annexe Round House Old Launceston Road Tavistock PL19 8NA
Received 22 Aug 2025 - Refused2205/25/FUL
Erection of detached dwelling
3 Lamerton Villas Lamerton PL19 8QB
Received 24 Jul 2025 - Refused0232/24/ARC
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Tree Protection Plan) of planning consent 1622/21/FUL
Land Adjacent 22 Glanville Road, Tavistock
Received 19 Jan 2024 - Refused0845/24/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 (Class Q (a+b))
Land at SX 480 957 Moorside Farm Broadbury
Received 12 Mar 2024 - Approved2831/25/TCA
A1: Holly - 5m reduction in height, risk of blowing over into road given height B1: Holly - 5m reduction in height, risk of blowing over into road given height B2: Holly - 5m reduction in height, risk of blowing over into road given height C2: Poplar - 7m reduction in height, risk of blowing over into road given height, lower branches no longer in leaf and may be dying. This is the tallest tree in the property and now sways significantly in winds. If it falls over it threatens multiple adjacent properties C3: Beech - 5m reduction in height, risk of blowing over into road given height
Netherton House Buckland Monachorum PL20 7NL
Received 23 Sept 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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