What percentage of planning applications does South Hams approve?

South Hams approves approximately 85% of planning applications, based on 130 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has South Hams decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 130 planning decisions published by South Hams.

What is the refusal rate for South Hams planning applications?

South Hams refuses approximately 15% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in South Hams?

The typical planning application in South Hams takes 6.0 weeks from validation to decision, which is within the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. That is the median of 388 applications decided since January 2020 with both dates on record. See how South Hams compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

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Recent planning decisions in South Hams

3 days ago

Prior Approval for Class Q conversion of agricultural building to one dwellingho

2119/26/PDM · Bridestowe

Refused

3 days ago

Conversion of existing garage to provide a bedroom with ensuite and partial encl

2231/26/LBC · Allington & Strete

Approved

3 days ago

Reroofing with grey tiles

2307/26/HHO · Dartmouth & East Dart

Approved

3 days ago

Single storey extension to side elevation

2207/26/HHO · Ivybridge West

Approved

3 days ago

Demolition of existing rear extensions and replacement with full width single st

2275/26/HHO · Blackawton & Stoke Fleming

Approved

3 days ago

Erection of a Covered Yard

2536/26/AGR · Newton & Yealmpton

Approved

4 days ago

Conversion of former garage/coachhouse to toilet block including associated refu

2006/26/FUL · Buckland Monachorum

Approved

4 days ago

Repairs and re-rendering of chimney stacks. Replacement of wood burner and liner

2186/26/LBC · Allington & Strete

Approved

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About this data

This page analyses 130 planning decisions made by South Hams, from November 2025 to present. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the South Hams planning approval rates page.

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