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Planning in East Portlemouth

Approved
80%
119 of 135 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of East Portlemouth in the last 24 months, from South Hams District Council's planning register.

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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 157 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Hams district.

The area around East Portlemouth has 14 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near East Portlemouth, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 162 planning applications were submitted near East Portlemouth. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (67), discharge of conditions (37), tree works (17).

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near East Portlemouth?
In the last 24 months, 162 planning applications were submitted near East Portlemouth. The approval rate is 80%.
How long do planning decisions take near East Portlemouth?
The average planning decision time near East Portlemouth is 58 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 East Portlemouth?
The planning approval rate near East Portlemouth is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near East Portlemouth?
The most common type of planning application near East Portlemouth is full planning applications, with 67 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near East Portlemouth?
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