East Portlemouth, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near East Portlemouth, Devon.
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Planning applications in East Portlemouth are administered by South Hams District Council. View the full South Hams District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About East Portlemouth
East Portlemouth, located in the South Hams district of Devon, is a picturesque village and civil parish positioned at the southern end of the Kingsbridge Estuary. With a population of 162 as of the 2011 census, the village offers stunning hilltop views towards Kingsbridge and, on clear days, Dartmoor. A small ferry connects East Portlemouth to Salcombe across the estuary, while its scenic beach attracts holidaymakers, making it an appealing area for potential planning developments.
Population: 157 (2021)
District: South Hams
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £912,546 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Hams
- Parliamentary constituency: South Devon
- LSOA: South Hams 012B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near East Portlemouth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near East Portlemouth.
- 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 East Portlemouth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
127 planning applications found near East Portlemouth.
- - Thalassa East Portlemouth TQ8 8PU
Householder application for a single storey side extension; changes to fenestration; new cladding; new roof lights; new porch roofs; new hipped roof on existing extension; upgraded and new terrace; ne
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 62 Fore Street Salcombe TQ8 8ET
Listed Building Consent for proposed shop signage & minor re-decorating of render & windows
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Harbour Watch East Portlemouth TQ8 8PU
Application for variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) of planning consent 1003/24/HHO
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Waterside East Portlemouth TQ8 8PU
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed interior works to extend the existing first floor mezzanine level, enlargement of existing gable window to create new gable end glazed windows/doors, replacement
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Longshore, East Portlemouth, TQ8 8PU
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 9 (Timber Cladding), 10 (Stonework) & 11 (Materials & Finishes) of planning consent 3349/24/HHO
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Thalassa, East Portlemouth Corner To Mill Bay, East Portlemouth, TQ8 8PU
Construction of single storey side extension; new front dormer; changes to existing windows and doors including new; removal of existing roof lights and construction of new rooflights; new stone facin
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - Chapel Cottage, Devon Road, Salcombe, TQ8 8HG
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 (Stone Wall Sample Panel) of planning consent 1029/25/HHO
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-06-16
View full details - - Thalassa East Portlemouth TQ8 8PU
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed alterations to main house and construction of new out building (with indoor swimming pool) for incidental use at rear of property
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-06-09
View full details - - Chapel Cottage, Devon Road, Salcombe, TQ8 8HG
Householder application for erection of reinforced stone garden wall
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-03-31
View full details - - 24B Fore Street, Salcombe, TQ8 8ET
Householder application for new window to East elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-12-04
View full details - - Holly Cottage Devon Road Salcombe TQ8 8HG
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 (Stone sample panel) to Planning Consent 4001/21/HHO
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-10-04
View full details - - 24B Fore Street Salcombe TQ8 8ET
Listed Building consent for new window to east elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-10-03
View full details - - 55A Fore Street Salcombe TQ8 8JE
Listed building consent for internal alterations and refurbishment works
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-07-05
View full details - - 1 The Meadows, East Portlemouth, TQ8 8PE
Non material minor amendment to planning consent 0762/23/HHO for alterations to windows.
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-06-13
View full details - - 55 Fore Street Salcombe TQ8 8JE
Advertisement consent for shop sign to be located above shop window
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-05-28
View full details - - 55 Fore Street Salcombe TQ8 8JE
Listed building consent for shop sign to be located above shop window
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-05-22
View full details - - 55 Fore Street Salcombe TQ8 8JE
Listed building consent for refurbishment works to ground floor commercial premises, including works to windows/doors & modern flat roof to rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-03-04
View full details - - Land At SX 745 386, East Portlemouth
Temporary change of use of land to host Charity Art Installation from August 2024 to January 2025
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2023-12-20
View full details - - Land sx 748 388, East Portlemouth
Certificate Of Lawfulness For Existing use of Private Storage & Recreational Use Of Building In Contravention Of Condition B Attached To Planning Permission 9/20/1557/87/3
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2023-12-08
View full details - - The Salcombe Apartments, Salcombe, TQ8 8JG
T1: Euonymus Japonicus - to be felled to prevent further damage to seawall
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2023-09-20
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A brief summary of East Portlemouth in Devon
East Portlemouth, located in the South Hams district of Devon, is a picturesque village and civil parish positioned at the southern end of the Kingsbridge Estuary. With a population of 162 as of the 2011 census, the village offers stunning hilltop views towards Kingsbridge and, on clear days, Dartmoor. A small ferry connects East Portlemouth to Salcombe across the estuary, while its scenic beach attracts holidaymakers, making it an appealing area for potential planning developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 157 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Hams district.
Property prices in East Portlemouth show an average sale price of £912,546, 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 East Portlemouth a particularly low-crime area.
East Portlemouth 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 East Portlemouth includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Salcombe to Kingsbridge Estuary SSSI, Prawle Point and Start Point SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): South Devon; 11 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): South Devon Shore Dock, Start Point to Plymouth Sound & Eddystone. 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, East Portlemouth planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. 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 East Portlemouth
In the last 24 months, 165 planning applications were submitted near East Portlemouth. Of these, 38% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 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 East Portlemouth.
At 57 days on average, decisions near East Portlemouth slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near East Portlemouth were full planning applications (72), discharge of conditions (42), tree works (19). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
15 planning appeals were lodged, of which 8 were allowed and 6 were dismissed (57% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 20 applications
- Refused: 17 applications
- Withdrawn: 15 applications
- Awaiting decision: 113 applications
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