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14 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Bigbury-on-Sea · updated daily · South Hams District Council

Only 4 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 14 · received or decided in the last 12 months

Public Conveniences, Marine Drive, Bigbury On Sea, TQ7 4ASRefusedApplication for approval of condition 3 (Construction & Environmental Management Plan) & 6 (Schedule of Materials & Finishes) of planning consent 3286/25/FULApproval of Details Reserved by ConditionsReceived 2 Oct 2026Decided 2 Nov 20262598/26/ARC
Atlantic Marine Drive Bigbury On Sea TQ7 4ASApprovedAlterations and extensions to a dwelling and associated landscaping workHouseholder ApplicationReceived 7 Sep 2026Decided 9 Nov 20261724/26/HHO
Burgh Island Hotel Burgh Island Bigbury On Sea TQ7 4BGApprovedApplication for partial discharge of conditions 9 (CEMP) & 15 (Carbon Reduction Measures) and discharge of conditions 12 (Hoarding Details) & 16 (Waste Audit Statement) of planning consent 4774/21/FULApproval of Details Reserved by ConditionsReceived 2 Sep 2026Decided 8 Oct 20262463/26/ARC
Land near Wavelet Challaborough TQ7 4JBDecidedNotice of intent to install electronic communication apparatus comprising one x 8m light wooden pole (WH5FK10N)28 (one month) Communication PD ApplicationReceived 20 Jul 20262012/26/COM
Burgh Island Hotel Burgh Island Bigbury On Sea TQ7 4BGApprovedVariation for conditions 9 (Construction & Environmental Plan (CEMP)), 11 (Parking), 15 (Carbon Reduction Measures) to planning application 4474/21/FULVariation or Removal of ConditionReceived 29 Jun 2026Decided 9 Oct 20261749/26/VAR

Planning in Bigbury-on-Sea

Approved: 73%; 11 of 14 decided
Decision time: about 10 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bigbury-on-Sea in the last 24 months, from South Hams District Council's planning register.

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Around Bigbury-on-Sea

Postcode districts

TQ7 280 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: South Hams District Council

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About Bigbury-on-Sea

Bigbury-on-Sea is a picturesque village located in the South Hams district of Devon, England, known for its stunning coastline and the largest sandy beach in South Devon. Part of the civil parish of Bigbury, which includes a nearby inland village, it had a population of 564 as of the 2021 census. The area features the tidal island of Burgh Island, situated just 270 yards offshore, making it a notable landmark for planning applications related to coastal development and tourism. It sits within the Bigbury district.

The area around Bigbury-on-Sea has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Bigbury-on-Sea. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (5), outline applications (2). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Bigbury-on-Sea?

In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Bigbury-on-Sea. The approval rate is 73%.

How long do planning decisions take near Bigbury-on-Sea?

The average planning decision time near Bigbury-on-Sea is 71 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Bigbury-on-Sea?

The planning approval rate near Bigbury-on-Sea is 73%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bigbury-on-Sea?

The most common type of planning application near Bigbury-on-Sea is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

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