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1,200 approved · 279 refused · 135 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

  1. Withdrawn1591/25/CLP

    Certificate of lawfulness for proposed replacement of existing conservatory with a rear extension

    15 Vixen Tor Close Okehampton EX20 1TQ

    Received 29 May 2025
  2. Approved0652/25/VAR

    Application for variation of Condition 1 (approved plans) of planning consent 3340/22/PDM - Unit 2

    Muddy Udders Farm Northlew EX20 3NG

    Received 3 Mar 2025
  3. Approved1202/24/FUL

    Proposed Roof Over Existing Feed Area

    Scobchester Northlew EX20 3NT

    Received 12 Apr 2024
  4. Approved1811/24/TCA

    T1 & T2: Elm - repollard to previous pollard points at approx 4m from ground level

    7 Pound Meadow Hatherleigh EX20 3JJ

    Received 6 Jun 2024
  5. Decision Made1826/24/AGR

    Application to determine if prior approval is require for a proposed general storage agricultural building measuring 18.3m (length) x 9.15 (breadth) x 6.7m (height to ridge)

    Land at SX 565 100 Inwardleigh

    Received 7 Jun 2024
  6. Approved2228/24/TPO

    T1: Holly - coppice

    Shaugh Bridge Shaugh Prior PL7 5HE

    Received 11 Jul 2024
  7. Approved2057/26/TCA

    T1: Cherry Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) - Removal of tree T2: Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) - Removal of tree Given the close proximity of both trees to the driveway, there is a continuing risk to vehicles and pedestrians using the property

    Brookwell House Eworthy Germansweek EX21 5AH

    Received 27 Jul 2026
  8. Approved0608/25/TCA

    T1: Silver Birch - Removed to ground level due to it being a potential risk to surrounding targets such as sheds/fences

    23 Essington Road North Tawton EX20 2EY

    Received 26 Feb 2025
  9. Approved2143/24/ARM

    Application for approval of reserved matters following outline approval reference 0321/20/OPA relating to access, appearance, landscaping, layout & scale

    Development Site at SX 571 979 Folly Gate

    Received 5 Jul 2024
  10. Approved1812/26/FUL

    Proposed extension to form annexe for multi-generation living (Ancillary to main dwelling)

    Lower Maddaford Southcott EX20 4NL

    Received 2 Jul 2026
  11. Approved1924/26/CLP

    Certificate of lawfulness for proposed roof replacement for glazed conservatory with Supalite solid simulated slate insulated roof

    Oakmoor Spreyton EX17 5AG

    Received 13 Jul 2026
  12. Approved0666/24/TCA

    T91: 2x Ash - low vigour, infected with ADB, 50% canopy loss, fell. T93: Group of Elms – dead, fell. T70: (Tag 952) Ash - low vigour, infected with ADB, 50% canopy loss, fell. T71: (Tag 951) 4x Ash - low vigour, infected with ADB, 50% canopy loss, fell. T72: Tag 950) 2x Ash - low vigour, infected with ADB, 50% canopy loss, fell. T73, T92: Ash - low vigour, infected with ADB, 50% canopy loss, fell.

    Tavistock Footpath 26 Tavistock PL19 9EY

    Received 27 Feb 2024
  13. Approved0948/25/HHO

    Householder application for creation of raised terrace to rear of house

    15 Greensway Road Tavistock PL19 8HD

    Received 27 Mar 2025
  14. Within Consultation Period2238/26/FUL

    Erection of cattle building

    Pixton Iddesleigh EX19 8BR

    Received 10 Aug 2026
  15. Decision Made0714/25/TPO

    TPO S33: Crown Height Reduction of 5m due to tree being side heavy and higher canopy very close to properties. Lower branches also at eye level

    18 Sycamore Avenue Tavistock PL19 9NL

    Received 7 Mar 2025
  16. Approved0760/25/HHO

    Householder application for proposed new sunken seating area, 2 new rows of solar panels to existing barn west elevation, new access door to existing garage on west elevation, gravel hardstanding to north side of existing shed

    Little Begbeer Barn Spreyton EX17 5AR

    Received 12 Mar 2025
  17. Approved0450/25/ARC

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 15 (Carbon Reduction Statement) of planning consent 2700/22/FUL

    Plot 1 of Development site at SX 516 892, Bridestowe

    Received 14 Feb 2025
  18. Refused2489/24/FUL

    Proposed Livestock Building

    Land At Ss 673 033 Ashridge Lane North Tawton

    Received 5 Aug 2024
  19. Withdrawn0609/25/TCA

    T1: Wych Elm - Crown height reduction by approximately 2 metres & Lateral crown reduction by 2 metres ato all sides to allow better light to courtyard area behind & house

    North Town Farm Sampford Courtenay EX20 2TF

    Received 26 Feb 2025
  20. Approved2810/25/CLP

    Certificate of lawfulness for proposed infill of two openings to recommence use as two individual dwelling houses

    9-10 The Square Bere Alston PL20 7BH

    Received 22 Sept 2025
  21. Decision Made0124/26/COM

    Notice of intent to install electronic communication apparatus comprising removal and replacement of 6no antennas and 1no headframe (overall height approx.18.4m AGL) with other associated ancillary works thereto.

    Neathern Brock Kilworthy Road Tavistock PL19 0JL

    Received 13 Jan 2026
  22. Approved0820/24/FUL

    Application to extend the garden of Thrushel View.

    Thrushel View Lewdown Okehampton EX20 4QP

    Received 11 Mar 2024
  23. Decision Made0480/24/PAU

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use under Class R of agricultural building to Class BB (Storage or distribution) and Class E (Commercial, Business and Service) Uses

    North Beer Farm Spreyton EX17 5AP

    Received 9 Feb 2024
  24. Approved0782/25/ARC

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 9 (Ecology Implementation) of planning consent 1318/23/FUL

    Offices at 20 Plymouth Road, Tavistock

    Received 13 Mar 2025

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