Dartmouth, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dartmouth, Devon.
Devon · England · Town
Planning applications in Dartmouth are administered by South Hams District Council. View the full South Hams District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Dartmouth
Dartmouth, located in Devon, is a picturesque town and civil parish nestled along the western bank of the River Dart estuary. Renowned as a tourist hotspot, it lies within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and falls under the South Hams district. With a population of 5,064 recorded in the 2011 census, Dartmouth encompasses two electoral wards, contributing to a combined population of 6,822, making it a key area for potential planning applications.
Population: 5,260 (2021)
District: South Hams
Website: http://www.dartmouthtowncouncil.org/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £517,659 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Hams
- Parliamentary constituency: South Devon
- LSOA: South Hams 007B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dartmouth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dartmouth.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Dartmouth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
59 planning applications found near Dartmouth.
- - Block C The Backs Britannia Royal Naval College Dartmouth
Conservation and repair of the Portland stonework and brickwork at the northwest end of ‘C’ block and the Portland stonework and brickwork forming the central toilet area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-06-30
View full details - - 15 Broadstone Dartmouth TQ6 9NR
Change of use of ground floor to residential utility/storage with external façade alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - - 1 Bayards Cove Dartmouth TQ6 9AT
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (Slates), 4 (External Attachments), 5 (Rooflights), 6 (Doors / Windows) & 7 (Internal Walls) of planning consent 2193/23/HHO
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - - 1 Bayards Cove Dartmouth TQ6 9AT
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (Slates), 4 (External Attachments), 5 (Rooflights), 6 (Doors / Windows) & 7 (Internal Walls) of planning consent 2194/23/LBC
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - - 9 College Way Dartmouth TQ6 9PF
Raise roof at rear, new rear dormer & alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - 29 Ford Valley Dartmouth TQ6 9ED
Replace existing terrace, excavate a new parking area & construct retaining walls
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - 5 6 Fairfax Place Dartmouth TQ6 9AD
Prior approval for change of use from Class E to mixed use of Class E and 2 flats
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - Development Site At Sx 875 510 Jawbones Hill Dartmouth
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Sustainable Drainage Option) of planning consent 3680/20/FUL (APP/K1128/W/21/3273733)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - 12 Mount Boone Dartmouth TQ6 9PB
Replacement of conservatory with single storey extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - Royal Castle Hotel 11 The Quay Dartmouth TQ6 9PS
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5 (Historic Recording) of planning consent 3791/24/LBC
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - - Royal Castle Hotel 11 The Quay Dartmouth TQ6 9PS
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 19 (Fire Safety) of planning consent 3791/24/LBC
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - Rock House 29 Ridge Hill Dartmouth TQ6 9PE
T1: Magnolia – Overall crown reduction by 2 meters
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 13 Victoria Road, Dartmouth, TQ6 9RT
Construction of 3 townhouses & change of use of second & third floors of existing building to 2 apartments & alterations to existing retail shop
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 11 Above Town Dartmouth TQ6 9RG
Householder application for creation of a garden room
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 105 Victoria Road Dartmouth TQ6 9DY
Householder application for the addition of a new flat roof dormer & associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 12 Coombe Road Dartmouth TQ6 9PQ
T1: Palm – remove, causing damage to stone wall on public footpath. T2: Lauren - crown heght reduction by upto 2m. T3: Apple – cut down to leave monolith to 1.5m from ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 20 Mount Boone Dartmouth TQ6 9HZ
Householder application for replacement of front elevation window with sliding patio doors & construction timber decking off front of house
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 35 Victoria Road Dartmouth TQ6 9RT
Listed Building Consent for works to convert the 1st & 2nd floors from doctors’ surgery offices to flats and the ground floor to offices.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 17 19 Clarence Hill Dartmouth TQ6 9NX
Householder application for replacement rear extension, new front door & solar panels
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 10 Duke Street Dartmouth TQ6 9PZ
Listed Building Consent for a light refurbishment of the property to including minor internal works and to replace existing external signage with new signage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-02-06
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A brief summary of Dartmouth in Devon
Dartmouth, located in Devon, is a picturesque town and civil parish nestled along the western bank of the River Dart estuary. Renowned as a tourist hotspot, it lies within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and falls under the South Hams district. With a population of 5,064 recorded in the 2011 census, Dartmouth encompasses two electoral wards, contributing to a combined population of 6,822, making it a key area for potential planning applications. The Town has a population of approximately 5,260 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Hams district.
Property prices in Dartmouth show an average sale price of £517,659, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Dartmouth a particularly low-crime area.
Dartmouth has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Dartmouth includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): South Devon. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Dartmouth planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.dartmouthtowncouncil.org/. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Dartmouth
In the last 24 months, 60 planning applications were submitted near Dartmouth. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Dartmouth.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Dartmouth were full planning applications (22), discharge of conditions (14), listed building and heritage (10). Full planning applications account for 37% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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