Planning Applications in
South Hams
South Hams is part of the South West region. Search any postcode in South Hams to see recent planning applications near you — including extensions, new builds, demolitions, and change of use applications.
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Planning Application Types in South Hams
Based on 435 applications tracked between 2026-05-07 and 2026-08-26.
Full
27% of all applications
Outline
21% of all applications
Conditions
17% of all applications
Trees
13% of all applications
Heritage
9% of all applications
Other
5% of all applications
South Hams Planning Statistics
Data period: 2026-05-07 to 2026-08-26 · Updated 2 September 2026
What PlanWatch Is Tracking in South Hams
PlanWatch currently holds 435 South Hams planning records across 267 unique postcode locations, with tracked application dates from 2026-05-07 to 2026-08-26. The most common categories in this dataset are Full (117), Outline (91), Conditions (75).
Use this page to start with a postcode search, then open the official council record for the decision notice, drawings, consultation deadline and any later conditions. That matters because a short application description rarely shows the details neighbours and buyers care about: side windows, roof forms, access, drainage, tree works, opening hours or amended plans.
Recent Planning Applications in South Hams
Latest applications submitted to South Hams council.
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 (Hard & Soft Landscaping) of planning consent 1428/25/FUL
Barns at Sx 821 541 Cornworthy
T1: Field Maple - Crown reduction of 2.5m in height and 1.5m laterally all around is requested.
2 Scoldens Close Modbury PL21 0SN
Notice of intent to install electronic communication apparatus comprising one x 8m light wooden pole (Ref: WH6NLK7X)
Land near 69 Ford Holbeton PL8 1LJ
TPO 1126: T1495 - 1x Norway Maple (not protected by TPO) - Prune secondary & sub lateral branch growth away from the neighbouring building to achieve a minimum clearance of approximately 2.0 metres. All final pruning cuts shall be made at suitable growth points, retaining the tree's natural form & main framework, T1498 - 1x Large Multi-Stemmed Crack Willow - Pollard the tree at approximately 5.0 metres above ground level, removing the upper crown and retaining the main structural framework at the specified pollard height. All final pruning cuts shall be made at suitable growth points where practicable, T1499 - 1x Crack Willow - Pollard the tree at approximately 5.0 metres above ground level, removing the upper crown & retaining the main structural framework at the specified pollard height, T5460 - 1x Crack Willow - Pollard the tree at approximately 5.0 metres above ground level, removing the upper crown & retaining the main structural framework at the specified pollard height & T1955 - 1x Horse Chestnut - Due to the significance and maturity of the tree, undertake a sensitive crown thin, selectively removing a maximum of 10% of appropriate secondary and smaller branch growth throughout the canopy to reduce areas of excessive crown density & encourage the development of the inner canopy. Works shall retain the tree's main framework, natural form and a high proportion of the foliage-bearing structure. For Justification, please refer to the Tree Condition Safety Survey
Redwood River School Old Postern Dartington Hall TQ9 6EA
G1: Field Maple - Prune southeastern canopy back by 1.5-2 metres, including higher growth. Maximum Diameter of Cuts 50mm. Rationale: These works are proposed as part of the reasonable maintenance of this vigorous tree and reduce dominance over the residential garden.
30 Moorview Crescent Marldon TQ3 1BR
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Data Sources
- Planning application data: planning.data.gov.uk
- South Hams council planning portal — southhams.planning-register.co.uk
- Planning Inspectorate (PINS) appeal decisions
- Data last refreshed: 2 September 2026
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