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See all 23,946 planning applications since 2016, 483 in the last 90 days, from South Hams District Council across 64 towns and areas and 15 postcode districts. Search and filter them by date, status, development type or number of homes, see the latest on the map, or get a free alert for new applications. In the year to March 2026, South Hams District Council decided 1,018 planning applications and approved 90%; 73% of householder decisions were made within eight weeks.

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Yesterday Within Consultation Period 2937/26/HHO

Smilers Corner South Huish Kingsbridge TQ7 3EQ

Carport extension to detached garage, replacement of incidental outbuilding, and associated landscaping

Householder Application South Hams
2 days ago Within Consultation Period 2944/26/FUL

Oldaport Modbury PL21 0TG

Change of use of land to domestic garden associated with Oldaport, alterations and extensions to dwelling, erection of animal barn and associated land...

Full Planning Application South Hams
2 days ago Within Consultation Period 2895/26/TPO

38 Berkeley Way Ivybridge PL21 0YD

TPO218; G15 - Oak - Crown height reduction by 4/5 metres. Reason for works: To maintain tree size in keeping with the environment

Works to a TPO Tree South Hams
2 days ago Within Consultation Period 2720/26/TPO

43 Tavistock Road Roborough PL6 7BB

TPO: 390 – T1: Oak - Crown height reduction by 3 metres to the nearest suitable growth point (the oak tree is situated on the boundary shared by four ...

Works to a TPO Tree South Hams
23 Oct 2026 Within Consultation Period 2931/26/HHO

45 Pathfields Totnes TQ9 5TZ

Front porch & rear single storey extension

Householder Application South Hams
23 Oct 2026 Within Consultation Period 2857/26/FUL

Weston Farm West Alvington TQ7 3JD

Proposed construction of a padel court

Full Planning Application South Hams
23 Oct 2026 Within Consultation Period 2801/26/HHO

Thornham Bridge Ivybridge Road Ermington PL21 0LG

Alterations to dwelling, including extension to rear and reconfiguration of entrance

Householder Application South Hams
23 Oct 2026 Within Consultation Period 2638/26/HHO

Compton Holt Lodge Compton Marldon TQ3 1TA

Excavation and construction of underground garage

Householder Application South Hams
23 Oct 2026 Under Consideration 2963/26/ARC

Southwood Farm Blackpool TQ6 0PN

Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (Phased Landscaping Scheme) & 5 (Tree Protection Plan) of planning consent 3083/25/FUL

Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions South Hams
23 Oct 2026 Within Consultation Period 2926/26/VPO

Land West of Beara Farm, Woolston Green, Landscove

Modification of S106 agreement of permission 1419/20/FUL to remove financial obligations and on-site affordable housing delivery

Variation of S106 Agreement South Hams
22 Oct 2026 Within Consultation Period 2946/26/HHO

St Andrews Lodge Chapel Road Yealmpton PL8 2LZ

Demolition of existing sun room, construction of new 2 storey rear extension, new external wall insulation to existing walls, replacement windows

Householder Application South Hams
22 Oct 2026 Within Consultation Period 2843/26/TPO

16 Ploughman Way Yealmpton Plymouth PL8 2JE

TPO564; T06 - Mature Sweet Chestnut - Crown height reduction by 3 meters & crown thinning by 30 %. Reason for works: to reduce the crown sufficiently ...

Works to a TPO Tree South Hams
22 Oct 2026 Within Consultation Period 2948/26/FUL

Gara Rock Hotel East Portlemouth TQ8 8FA

Sub-division of four cottages to create eight self-contained units

Full Planning Application South Hams
22 Oct 2026 Within Consultation Period 2821/26/FUL

Gara Rock Hotel East Portlemouth Salcombe TQ8 8FA

Demolition of outbuildings, erection of staff facilities building, landscaping and associated works

Full Planning Application South Hams
22 Oct 2026 Under Consideration 2729/26/CTN

Higher Easton Farm St Anns Chapel TQ7 4HQ

Temporary Campsite Notification for a temporary pop-up campsite to operate for 60 days within 25th March to 30th September 2027

Temporary Campsite Notification South Hams
22 Oct 2026 Under Consideration 2954/26/ARC

Morrisons Service Station Station Road Totnes TQ9 5JR

Application for approval of details reserved by condition 8 (CMP) of planning consent 1926/25/FUL

Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions South Hams
21 Oct 2026 Under Consideration 2943/26/COM

Rose Cottage 2 Harford Road Ivybridge PL21 0AS

Notice of intent to install electronic communication apparatus comprising one x 10m light wooden pole (Ref: OGEAA7405136)

28 (one month) Communication PD Application South Hams
21 Oct 2026 Within Consultation Period 2728/26/FUL

South Barton Farm, Veasy Park, Wembury, PL9 0ES

Temporary retention of static caravan for a period of three years

Full Planning Application South Hams
21 Oct 2026 Within Consultation Period 2794/26/VAR

The Thatches Holiday Village Modbury PL21 0SB

Variation of condition 2 imposed on permission ref 02/1094/13/F

Variation or Removal of Condition South Hams
21 Oct 2026 Within Consultation Period 1902/26/HHO

13 Chestnut Park Beeson TQ7 2HN

Replacement extension

Householder Application South Hams
20 Oct 2026 Within Consultation Period 2924/26/HHO

Heybrook House Heybrook Drive Heybrook Bay PL9 0BU

Works to roof, external and internal alterations

Householder Application South Hams
20 Oct 2026 Within Consultation Period 2925/26/TPO

Steps Cottage Lower Court Road Newton Ferrers PL8 1DG

TPO 571; T1: Oak – crown height reduction by 3m to reduce weight and sail effect, T2: Oak – reduce over extended limb on SW side approx. 5m from groun...

Works to a TPO Tree South Hams
20 Oct 2026 Within Consultation Period 2873/26/HHO

9 Ford Dartmouth TQ6 9DT

Erection of a new dormer to the rear & a bridge link to a terrace garden

Householder Application South Hams
19 Oct 2026 Within Consultation Period 2920/26/VPO

Bishops Court, Newton Hill, Newton Ferrers

Application for modification of Section 106 Agreement on 37/1753/02/F

Variation of S106 Agreement South Hams
19 Oct 2026 Within Consultation Period 2911/26/VAR

Stancombe Linhay Ashprington TQ9 7DY

Application for variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning consent 1676/26/LBC

Variation or Removal of Condition South Hams
19 Oct 2026 Under Consideration 2945/26/ARC

Land At Sx 596 558 New Park Road Lee Mill Bridge

Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 2 (Tree Pits & Species) and 3 (Landscape Planting Specification) of planning consent 2571/2...

Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions South Hams
19 Oct 2026 Under Consideration 2929/26/COM

Flats 1-12 & 14-27 Apple Wharf The Plains Totnes

Notice of intent to install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus (Ref: SM-00133653)

28 (one month) Communication PD Application South Hams
19 Oct 2026 Within Consultation Period 2859/26/FUL

Lower Venton Farm Venton PL7 5DP

General purpose agricultural building

Full Planning Application South Hams
19 Oct 2026 Within Consultation Period 2833/26/HHO

3 Clover Park Brixton PL8 2FQ

Attic conversion with skylight windows

Householder Application South Hams
19 Oct 2026 Under Consideration 2912/26/CLP

Peek Mill Cottage Ugborough PL21 0LA

Certificate of lawfulness for proposed rear extension ancillary to existing dwelling, incorporating existing rear lean-to dwelling element dated pre-1...

Certificate of Lawfulness for Proposed Use South Hams
19 Oct 2026 Within Consultation Period 2864/26/LBC

32A Vicarage Hill Holbeton PL8 1LH

Replace the oil boiler with an air source heat pump

Listed Building Consent South Hams
19 Oct 2026 Within Consultation Period 2863/26/HHO

32A Vicarage Hill Holbeton PL8 1LH

Replace the oil boiler with an air source heat pump.

Householder Application South Hams
19 Oct 2026 Within Consultation Period 2827/26/HHO

The White House Thurlestone Sands TQ7 3JY

Construction of new bay window, raised decking, and detached garden store

Householder Application South Hams
16 Oct 2026 Within Consultation Period 2799/26/TCA

Bogan Cottage North Street Totnes TQ9 5NZ

T1 — Yew - Remove the northern Yew to near ground level. Retain the smaller Yew leaning over the garden. T2 — Holly - Remove the central Holly stem to...

Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area South Hams
16 Oct 2026 Within Consultation Period 2362/26/LBC

6 The Dower House South Brent TQ10 9JX

Replace one existing single glazed sash window with double glazing

Listed Building Consent South Hams
16 Oct 2026 Within Consultation Period 2361/26/HHO

6 The Dower House South Brent TQ10 9JX

Replace one existing single glazed sash window with double glazing

Householder Application South Hams
16 Oct 2026 Within Consultation Period 2906/26/FUL

Penn Farm Ashburton TQ13 7NE

Erection of Roofing over Silage Pit

Full Planning Application South Hams
16 Oct 2026 Within Consultation Period 2908/26/CLE

Stables Rear of the Barnhouse Newton Ferrers

Certificate of lawfulness for existing use of land for keeping horses (equestrian use) and operational development comprising a stable block

Certificate of Lawfulness for Existing Use South Hams
16 Oct 2026 Within Consultation Period 2901/26/CLE

Little Orchard House Thurlestone Sands TQ7 3JY

Certificate of lawfulness for existing commencement of trenching works for the development of the garage extension included in permission 2943/23/HHO ...

Certificate of Lawfulness for Existing Use South Hams
16 Oct 2026 Within Consultation Period 2904/26/ARC

Bow Cottage Blackawton TQ9 7AH

Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Bat Licence) of planning consent 1800/25/LBC

Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions South Hams
16 Oct 2026 Under Consideration 2903/26/ARC

Bow Cottage Blackawton TQ9 7AH

Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Bat Licence) of planning consent 1799/25/HHO

Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions South Hams
16 Oct 2026 Under Consideration 2896/26/ARC

Elston Farm, Churchstow

Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 (WSI) & Informative 4 (BNG) of planning consent 1947/26/FUL

Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions South Hams
16 Oct 2026 Within Consultation Period 2878/26/TPO

China Blue Station Road Totnes TQ9 5JR

TPO824: T9 – Robinia - Selectively shorten or remove low branches extending over the public highway to provide 5.5 m vertical clearance above the carr...

Works to a TPO Tree South Hams
15 Oct 2026 Within Consultation Period 2892/26/HHO

29 St Dunstans Road Salcombe TQ8 8AL

Single storey kitchen/dining room rear extension and associated external works and off-street driveway/parking for two cars

Householder Application South Hams
15 Oct 2026 Under Consideration 2897/26/AGR

Weeke Modbury PL21 0TT

Erection of building for silage pit store

Agricultural Determination South Hams
15 Oct 2026 Within Consultation Period 2887/26/TPO

Land adjacent to Station Road On riverside Ivybridge Easting (x) - 263590 Northing (y) - 56583

TPO201; T1 - Mature Pedunculate Oak - Removal of large overhanging branch (approx 6-7 meteres in length) which is overhanging Station Road.

Works to a TPO Tree South Hams
15 Oct 2026 Under Consideration 2861/26/NMM

Staverton House Staverton TQ9 6AH

Modifications to the openings

Non Material Minor Amendment South Hams
15 Oct 2026 Within Consultation Period 2678/26/HHO

Torr Croft Hunsdon Ivybridge PL21 9JR

Extensions and alterations to existing dwelling including localised landscaping

Householder Application South Hams
15 Oct 2026 Under Consideration 2893/26/CLB

Land at SX 881 503 Warfleet Dartmouth

Remedial works to the quay wall at Warfleet Creek

Certficate of Lawfulness for Proposed Works to a Listed Building South Hams
15 Oct 2026 Under Consideration 2894/26/ARC

Trowbridge Farm Churchstow TQ7 3QU

Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 9 (CMP) & 10 (Hedgerow) and Informative 3 (BNG) of planning consent 0252/26/FUL

Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions South Hams
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Decisions in South Hams Full decision record →

50daysmedian to decide4 days faster than UK
77%decided within 8 weeks11 pts above UK
90%approvedUK average
100of 388UK rank for speeddown 8 places on last year

1,852 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026. Days run from validation to decision, the clock councils report against; Plota live figures.

Frequently asked questions

How long does South Hams District Council take to decide a planning application?
Across the 1,852 applications South Hams District Council decided in the last 12 months, the median time from validation to decision was 50 days, and 77% were decided within 8 weeks. The UK median over the same period is 54 days.
What proportion of planning applications does South Hams District Council approve?
90% of the applications South Hams District Council decided in the last 12 months were approved. Withdrawn applications are not counted as decisions.
Where does this planning application data come from?
Every application on this page comes from South Hams District Council's public planning register (southhams.planning-register.co.uk). Plota collects it, adds a map location and a category, and links each record back to the council's own entry, which is the authoritative version.
How often is this page updated?
Plota checks South Hams District Council's register every day and adds new applications, status changes and decisions as the council publishes them. The register was last checked on 28 Oct 2026.
Where can I see the plans and documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports are held on South Hams District Council's own website. Where the council publishes a document list, it appears on the application's page here with each item linking to the council's copy; otherwise the "View original council record" link on every application opens the council's entry.

About this data

Plota holds 23,946 planning applications from South Hams District Council since 2016, each counted once: 2,585 current records, received since 6 Dec 2022, and 21,361 earlier ones in the Plota archive, searchable by location and keyword. 483 were received in the last 90 days. Current records are collected from the council's public register at southhams.planning-register.co.uk and checked every day; the last check was on 28 Oct 2026. Each record carries the council's reference, address, proposal, dates, status and decision, with a map location and Plota's classification by type and procedure added. The council's own record is the authoritative version; every entry here links to it.

Latest application from South Hams: 27 Oct 2026. We check the council's portal daily.