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House prices in South Hams District Council: average £355,483, -5.3% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has South Hams District Council received?
South Hams District Council received 2,594 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 85%.
How long does South Hams District Council take to decide applications?
South Hams District Council takes an average of 58 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for South Hams District Council?
South Hams District Council approves 85% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in South Hams District Council?
Submit your representation to South Hams District Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the South Hams District Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a South Hams District Council planning decision?
Yes. If South Hams District Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 567 appeals were lodged against South Hams District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 35% success rate.

Planning data sourced from South Hams District Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About South Hams District Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the South Hams District Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

South Hams District Council, located in Totnes, governs a picturesque area on the south coast of Devon, England. The district encompasses vibrant towns such as Ivybridge, Dartmouth, Kingsbridge, and Salcombe, along with many charming villages and rural landscapes. This diverse region is an essential consideration for anyone researching planning applications in the area.

The council area encompasses 254 towns and villages, including Dartmouth, Ivybridge, Kingsbridge, Okehampton, Salcombe and Tavistock. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, South Hams District Council received 2,594 planning applications. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (709), discharge of conditions (418), outline applications (326). 12 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

567 planning appeals were lodged against South Hams District Council decisions, of which 173 were allowed and 325 were dismissed (35% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for South Hams District Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the South Hams District Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.