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Planning applications in PL20

We hold 411 planning applications for the PL20 postcode area, 62 of them submitted in the past year. 91% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 56 days. The area is covered by South West Devon, Dartmoor, Devon.

411
applications held
62
in the past year
91%
approved
56 days
median decision

Councils covering PL20

South West Devon (248)Dartmoor (162)Devon (1)

Recent applications in PL20

Pending
Certificate of Lawfulness for Existing Use
8 Sept 20262468/26/CLE
Senlac Farm Hensbury Lane Bere Ferrers PL20 7LASouth West Devon

Certificate of lawfulness for existing use of dwelling known as Senlac Farm in breach of Condition a (agricultural occupancy) of planning consent 3.29/1974/473.

Pending
Small
Householder Application
24 Aug 20262381/26/HHO
Fresh Springs 3 Buckland Court Crapstone PL20 7UESouth West Devon

Addition of first floor extension above the garage

Pending
Small
Works to a TPO Tree
3 Aug 20262155/26/TPO
Tamar House Crapstone PL20 7PWSouth West Devon

T1: Beech - Crown raise entire canopy currently standing at 2m from ground level to achieve a clearance of 5m from ground level aiming to create a more biodiverse environment under the tree as well as preventing encroachment on neighbouring garage.

Pending
Small
28 (one month) Communication PD Application
22 Jul 20262039/26/COM
Near RS Motor Services Unit 2 Knighton Units Buckland Monachorum PL20 7LHSouth West Devon

Notice of intent to install electronic communication apparatus comprising one light wooden pole at 9 metres high (Ref: WH5HL13F)

Pending
Small
28 (one month) Communication PD Application
20 Jul 20262017/26/COM
Near Orchard Hill Buckland Monachorum PL20 7NLSouth West Devon

Notice of intent to install electronic communication apparatus comprising four light wooden poles (one replace BT Generic Pole) 9 metres high (Ref: WH5DVR8Y)

Pending
Small
28 (one month) Communication PD Application
17 Jul 20262018/26/COM
Near to Unit 1 Bere Alston Station Bere Alston PL20 7ESSouth West Devon

Notice of intent to install electronic communication apparatus comprising one x 8m light wooden pole (WH5F2C4G)

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
3 Jul 20261816/26/FUL
Venton Farm Stoke Hill Yelverton PL20 6EWSouth West Devon

Proposed dung store building

Pending
Small
Agricultural Determination
29 Jun 20261757/26/AGR
Newhouse Farm House Bere Alston PL20 7EDSouth West Devon

Agriculutral building for livestock, machinery and other general storage purposes

Pending
Small
Householder Application
17 Jun 20261649/26/HHO
Trespassers Will (Bannerdown) The Crescent Crapstone PL20 7PSSouth West Devon

Replacement of wooden shed with open sided car port

Permitted
Small
28 (one month) Communication PD Application
10 Jun 20261595/26/COM
96 Broad Park Road Bere Alston PL20 7DXSouth West Devon

Notice of intent to install electronic communication apparatus comprising one 8m light wooden pole

Pending
Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed development
8 Jun 20260209/26
The Old Halt Iron Mine Lane, Dousland, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6NADartmoor

Demolition of existing and erection of new garage, and the installation of solar panels to dwelling roof

Pending
Certificate of Lawfulness for an existing use
1 May 20260149/26
Land At Heckwood Farm, Sampford Spiney, Yelverton, PL20 6LGDartmoor

Operational development comprising erection of Yurt no. 1, Composting Toilet and External Sinks

Pending
Small
Certificate of Lawfulness for Proposed Use
1 May 20261220/26/CLP
Land Adjacent To Sleepy Hollow Bedford Street Bere AlstonSouth West Devon

Certificate of Lawfulness proposed for the erection of dwellings in accordance with planning consent 1902/20/FUL

Pending
Small
Works to Trees in conservation area
13 Apr 202626/0034
THE OLD RECTORY, 71 Station Road, Horrabridge, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 7RFDartmoor

T1 Alder - Remove lower branches and raise crown

Pending
Small
28 (one month) Communication PD Application
9 Apr 20260993/26/COM
O/S Highways The Down Bere Alston PL20 7HGSouth West Devon

Notice of intent to install electronic communication apparatus comprising installation of Subtended Headend Sidepod onto existing BT cabinet

Pending
Small
28 (one month) Communication PD Application
9 Apr 20260994/26/COM
O/S Sunleigh Bedford Street Bere Alston PL20 7DLSouth West Devon

Notice of intent to install electronic communication apparatus comprising installation of Subtended Headend Sidepod onto existing BT cabinet

Pending
Small
Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area
9 Apr 20260974/26/TCA
Rose Cottage Milton Combe PL20 6HPSouth West Devon

T1: Beech - Removal of dead tree. T2: Beech - Removal as tree appears to be growing from a restricted rooting environment, which may compromise long-term stability. T3: Beech - removal due to excessive height and potential long term stability. T4: Beech - Removal of dead tree

Permitted
Small
28 (one month) Communication PD Application
9 Apr 20260992/26/COM
Opposite 1 Little Park Fore Street Bere Ferrers PL20 7JQSouth West Devon

Notice of intent to install electronic communication apparatus comprising installation of subtended headend sidepod onto existing BT cabinet

Pending
Small
Householder Application
9 Apr 20260981/26/HHO
6 Sherrell Park Bere Alston PL20 7AZSouth West Devon

Householder application for proposed single storey rear/side extension & solar panels

Pending
Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed development
3 Apr 20260139/26
Hartland House, Postbridge, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6SZDartmoor

Replacement greenhouse

Pending
Certificate of Lawfulness for an existing use
1 Apr 20260116/26
Mill Stable, Meavy, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6PJDartmoor

Use of building as a residential dwelling

Pending
Full Planning Permission
30 Mar 20260123/26
The Coachmans Cottage, Huccaby House, Hexworthy, Princetown, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6SBDartmoor

Proposed cessation of use of Coachman’s Cottage above garage as a separate dwelling and reinstatement of ancillary annexe to Huccaby House, together with single storey extension and modifications

Pending
Small
Certificate of Lawfulness for Proposed Use
27 Mar 20260853/26/CLP
Tidereach Cottage Weir Quay Bere Alston PL20 7BSSouth West Devon

Certificate of lawfulness for proposed replacement of windows and doors

Conditions
Small
Householder Application
23 Mar 20260799/26/HHO
1 Mill Cottages Milton Combe PL20 6HHSouth West Devon

Householder application to repair damaged boundary wall

Permitted
Small
Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area
17 Mar 20260727/26/TCA
Bere Alston Railway Station Bere Alston PL20 7ESSouth West Devon

See tree survey report for works to: T021a, T022, T023, T025, T026a, T027, T028, T029a, T030a, T031a.

Pending
Full Planning Permission - Householder
16 Mar 20260108/26
MOYANA Harrowbeer Lane, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6DZDartmoor

Rear single storey sun room extension to replace existing conservatory

Pending
Section 73
14 Mar 20260107/26
HECKLAKE HOUSE, Sampford Spiney, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6LGDartmoor

Replacement of front porch with new disability ramp and re-rendering of external house walls, with variation of Condition 2 attached to planning permission ref: 0439/23 dated 30 November 2023

Conditions
Small
Non Material Minor Amendment
10 Mar 20260660/26/NMM
Glengarry Crapstone PL20 7PGSouth West Devon

Non-material minor amendment to planning consent 0949/25/HHO for removal of 2 x lanterns from original plans and change to 2 x skylights. Change of large 4m wide bifold doors to 1 x large window and 1 x 2m wide sliding doors. Removal of window on side of plans.

Pending
Small
Works to Trees Dead or Dangerous
10 Mar 202626/0024
KEYSTONES Tavistock Road, Princetown, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6REDartmoor

Removal of fallen Fir tree

Permitted
Small
Certificate of Lawfulness for Existing Use
4 Mar 20260600/26/CLE
The Summerhouse Birlanda Vineyard Bere Ferrers PL20 7JXSouth West Devon

Certificate of lawfulness for existing siting and occupation of chalet as a dwelling

Pending
Small
Works to a TPO Tree
2 Mar 20260565/26/TPO
Cherry Trees Buckland Monachorum PL20 7NLSouth West Devon

TPO S78; T1: Ash – crown lift to 5m from ground level, cut back to main stems, cutting no greater than 75mm, trees encroaching on property, create even crown.

Permitted
Small
Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area
25 Feb 20260543/26/TCA
3 Woodside Cottages Milton Combe PL20 6HQSouth West Devon

T1: Wild Cherry – fell and remove, unstable, risk of falling, causing damage to boundary.

Permitted
Small
Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area
25 Feb 20260546/26/TCA
Good Hope Milton Combe PL20 6HPSouth West Devon

AD12: Ash – fell and remove, dead, dieback restore traditional laid hedge using mixed stock from Woodland Trust. AD13: Ash – fell and remove, x2 stemmed dead, dieback, restore traditional laid hedge using mixed stock from Woodland Trust. AD14: Ash – fell and remove, x1 dead (1 of 4), dieback, allow space and light for remaining trees in hedgerow, restore traditional laid hedge using mixed stock from Woodland Trust. AD15: Ash – fell and remove, dieback with 25% crown remaining, leaning approximately 20 degrees above cottage, allow light and space for remaining healthy trees in hedgerow (Oak, Beech, Whitethorn), restore traditional laid hedge using mixed stock from Woodland Trust. ED1: Elm – fell and remove, dead, Dutch Elm disease in dense mixed woodland, to thin woodland, allow light and re-establish existing Hazel coppicing. LC3: Leylandii Cypress – fell and remove, loosing lower branches, to thin woodland and give space for Beech saplings, and re-establish existing Hazel coppicing.

Permitted
Full Planning Permission - Householder
13 Feb 20260080/26
NINE OAKS Iron Mine Lane, Dousland, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6NADartmoor

Erection of storage shed in rear garden

Pending
Full Planning Permission - Householder
13 Feb 202614143790
Nine Oaks Iron Mine Lane, Dousland, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6NADartmoor

Erection of storage shed in rear garden

Pending
Section 73
9 Feb 20260056/26
Brook House, Sampford Spiney, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 7QXDartmoor

Conversion of coach house to holiday unit, extension to existing outhouse for additional storage, plus double garage with additional parking spaces, with variation of Conditions 6, 7, 9 and 10 attached to planning permission ref: 0721/05 dated 14 December 2005

Permitted
Small
Agricultural Determination
5 Feb 20260334/26/AGR
Leigh Farm Bere Alston PL20 7EFSouth West Devon

Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed agricultural building measuring 37.48m (L) x 15.24m (B) x 9.27m height to ridge

Pending
Full Planning Permission
4 Feb 20260048/26
Brimpts Farm, Dartmeet, Princetown, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6SGDartmoor

Part change of use of agricultural field and associated works to create footpath/track

Permitted
Small
28 (one month) Communication PD Application
3 Feb 20260424/26/COM
Abbey Close Yelverton PL20 7PXSouth West Devon

Notice of intent to install electronic communication apparatus comprising five light wooden poles at 9 mtrs high

Permitted
Full Planning Permission - Householder
30 Jan 20260053/26
16 Church View, Walkhampton, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6JSDartmoor

Installation of insulation and re-rendering of the existing flat roof extension

Pending
Full Planning Permission - Householder
30 Jan 202614638243
16 Church View, Walkhampton, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6JSDartmoor

The installation of insulation and re-rendering of the existing flat roof extension

Permitted
Full Planning Permission
29 Jan 20260064/26
Dartmoor Brewery Ltd Station Road, Princetown, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6QXDartmoor

Installation of 2 x silos on a rectangular concrete pad

Refused
Prior Notification
26 Jan 20260033/26
Land At The Rear Of Manor Gardens, Old Station, Horrabridge , PL20 7UQDartmoor

Forestry storage shed

Refused
Section 73
21 Jan 20260027/26
Flat 1, 1 & 2 Buckland Terrace , Yelverton, PL20 6ADDartmoor

North and south facing first floor balconies, enlargement of existing roof terrace over flat roof with variation of Condition 2 attached to planning permission 0476/24 dated 3 February 2025

Conditions
Small
Variation or Removal of Condition
16 Jan 20260118/26/VAR
Elwell Gardens Bere Alston PL20 7HLSouth West Devon

Application for variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning consent 2213/24/HHO

Unresolved
Small
Works to a TPO Tree
22 Dec 20253744/25/TPO
Hart Care Nursing and Residential Home Crapstone Road Yelverton PL20 6BTSouth West Devon

T1. Beech. Reduce lateral spread of tree on NW by 2-2.5 metres to reduce overhang over care home. 2. Reduce height of tree by 4 metres. 3. Reduce Lateral spread on SE side over access way by 2 metres. Tree significantly shades the care home and overhangs access way and residential accomodation. Care home would like to reduce shading and reduce risk of branches falling on care home or accessway. T 2-8. Beech. Reduce lateral spread all trees on NW side over care home by 2.5 - 3.5 metres to prevent them from overhanging care home. 2. Reduce height of all trees by 4- 4.5 metres 3. Reduce lateral spread on SE side over car park by 2.5 metres. These 8 trees dominate the front of care home and significantly shade the front of property. Branches overhang the roof and there is evidence on the roof where branches have rubbed the tiles. Care home wants to reduce risk to roof of care home accomodation by reducing the overhang. Care home want to reduce risk to residents and visitors by reducing overhang over car parking area. T9-16. Beech. Reduce lateral spread all trees on NW side over care home by 2 - 2.5 metres to prevent from overhanging care home. 2. Reduce height of all trees by 4- 4.5 metres. 3. Reduce lateral spread on SE side over car park by 2.5 metres. Care home wants to reduce risk to residents and visitors by reducing overhang over car park area should branches fail. T17. Ash. Reduce lateral spread of tree by 2-2.5 metres throughout on all four cardinal points N/S/E/W N side over carpark/ entrance way by 2.5-3 metres. 2. Reduce height of tree by 3 metres. Tree is at the main vehicle entrance to care home. Care home are concerned about risk of Ash DB and risk presented if branches fail that over hang entrance. T18 -20. Beech . Reduce lateral spread on NW side over carpark/ entrance way by 2.5-3 metres. 2. Reduce height of all trees by 4.5 metres 3. Reduce lateral spread of beech trees on SE side over road by 3 metres. Trees significantly shade care home and entrance, Care home is also concerned about risk trees present to road users should branches fail. They would like to reduce overhang over road to reduce chance of branches falling in road. Liability of tree owner. T21 Horse Chestnut. Reduce lateral spread on NW side over carpark/ access way by 2 - 2.5 metres. 2. Reduce height of tree by 4.5 metres 3. Reduce lateral spread of beech trees on SE side over road by 2.5 metres. T22.Beech . Reduce lateral spread on NW side over carpark/ access way by 2.5-3 metres. 2. Reduce height of tree by 4.5 metres 3. Reduce lateral spread of beech trees on SE side over road by 3 metres. Tree shades front of care home. Care home is also concerned about risk trees present to road users should branches fails. They would like to reduce overhang over road to reduce chance of branches falling in road and their liability. T23. Beech.Reduce lateral spread throughout on 4 four cardinal points N/S/E/W by 3-3.5 metres 2. Reduce height by 4.5 metres. Tree overhangs care home and neighbour at Forge Cottage to NW. Care home is concerned about liability and risk of branches failing and falling on Forge Cottage. T24. Maple. Reduce lateral spread by 2.75 metres throughout on all four cardinal points N/S/E/W. Reduce height by 2.5 metres. To maintain tree longevity and ensure it does not out grow its position within garden. T25. Horse Chestnut. Reduce lateral spread by 2.75 metres throughout on all four cardinal points N/S/E/W. Reduce height by 2.5 metres. To maintain tree longevity and ensure it does not out grow its position within garden. T26. Beech. Reduce lateral spread by 2.5 metres throughout on all four cardinal points N/S/E/W. Reduce height by 3.5 metres. Tree is very large and works would mitigate risk of tree catching high winds causing branches or tree to fail. To maintain tree longevity and ensure it does not out grow its position within garden. T27. Oak. Reduce lateral spread by 2 metres throughout on all four cardinal points N/S/E/W. Reduce height by 3 metres. So as to mitigate risk of tree catching high wings causing branches or tree to fail and to maintain tree longevity and ensure it does not out grow its position within garden.

Permitted
Full Planning Permission - Householder
16 Dec 20250019/26
FURZEDOWN Nine Oaks Estate, Dousland, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6NDDartmoor

Altered side entrance with covered roof in front of garage, pitched roof over existing kitchen and new stone facing to front elevation

Conditions
Small
Variation or Removal of Condition
10 Dec 20253626/25/VAR
Moray House Yelverton PL20 6DFSouth West Devon

Application for variation of condition 2 (Approved plans) of planning consent 2320/24/VAR

Conditions
Small
Variation or Removal of Condition
9 Dec 20253614/25/VAR
Moray House Yelverton PL20 6DFSouth West Devon

Application for variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning consent 1396/23/HHO

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
2 Dec 20253551/25/FUL
Sports Pavilion Recreation Ground Bere AlstonSouth West Devon

Demolition of existing changing block and replacement building