Salcombe, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Salcombe, Devon.
Devon · England · Town
Planning applications in Salcombe are administered by South Hams District Council. View the full South Hams District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Salcombe
Salcombe is a picturesque resort town located in the South Hams district of Devon, nestled at the mouth of the Kingsbridge Estuary and renowned for its stunning waterfront and sheltered harbour. Surrounded by the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Salcombe has a rich maritime heritage as a historic boat-building and sailing port, which has transitioned into a vibrant hub for tourism, particularly yachting and pleasure boating. Additionally, the town maintains a traditional shellfish fishing industry, contributing to its local economy. According to the 2011 census, Salcombe has a population of 3,353 and is part of the electoral ward of Salcombe and Malborough.
Population: 1,583 (2021)
District: South Hams
Website: http://www.salcombetowncouncil.gov.uk/
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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 Salcombe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Salcombe.
- 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 Salcombe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
871 planning applications found near Salcombe.
- - 2 Tamarisk Drake Road Salcombe TQ8 8EG
Replacement rear balcony
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - - 7 Salcombe Heights Close Salcombe TQ8 8EL
Householder application for alterations and rear extension to dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - - Orchardside Higher Batson TQ8 8NF
Alterations and new dormer / rear extension to dwelling, with associated landscaping works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - Stonehouse Coronation Road Salcombe TQ8 8EA
Vary condition 2 (plans) and 4 (climate emergency measures) of planning consent 2467/23/HHO
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - Elworthy Cottage Higher Batson TQ8 8NF
Proposed enlargement of existing rear extension, minor chimney works, re-thatching of existing cottage and works to site entrance.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - - Elworthy Cottage Higher Batson TQ8 8NF
Proposed enlargement of existing rear extension, minor chimney works, re-thatching of existing cottage and works to site entrance.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - - The Retreat Onslow Road Salcombe TQ8 8AG
Extensions to dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - Site of Former Workshop, Gould Road, Salcombe, TQ8 8DU
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 (Flood Warning & Evacuation Procedure) of planning consent 1963/23/VAR
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - Land at West End Garage, Main Road, Salcombe, TQ8 8NA
Non-material minor amendment to planning consent 1159/21/FUL to regularise the external works across the site and elevation changes to plots 18 - 21
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - The Creek Car and Boat Parks Gould Road Salcombe TQ8 8DU
Advertisement Consent for erection of a town map and information board
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 17 Coronation Road Salcombe TQ8 8EA
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5 (Eastern Boundary Planting Scheme) of planning consent 3349/22/HHO
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - Woodland, Knowle Road, Salcombe, TQ8 8EQ
Householder application for extensions & alterations to dwelling, & removal of garage (resubmission of 2461/25/HHO)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Orchardside Higher Batson TQ8 8NF
Householder application for alterations & rear extension to dwelling, with associated landscaping works
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Proposed Development Site At Sx 7388 3930, Gould Road, Salcombe, TQ8 8DU
Variation of condition 8 (CEMP) of planning consent 1963/23/VAR
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Motherhill Farm, Main Road, Salcombe, TQ8 8NB
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 15 (Facing Materials) & 21 (Highway Details) of planning consent 1159/21/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Motherhill Farm, Main Road, Salcombe, TQ8 8NB
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 (Surface / Foul Water Drainage) of planning consent 1159/21/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 17 Coronation Road, Salcombe, TQ8 8EA
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 6 (Surface Water Drainage Strategy) of planning consent 3349/22/HHO
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 10 Orchard Drive, Salcombe, TQ8 8FL
TPO 908; T1: Ash; prune by 3m all over, Ash Dieback, covered in Ivy, becoming less stable, danger to family/property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - Tuxedo Coronation Road Salcombe TQ8 8EA
Householder application for proposed extension & alterations to Tuxedo, Coronation Road, Salcombe & associated works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - Redfern Health Centre Shadycombe Road Salcombe TQ8 8DJ
TPO 406 G1; T739: Maple - reduce central smaller limb (with tag on) back to 3.3m from ground level, leaving 2m stem with smaller branches and epicormics (see photos in report)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-12-01
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A brief summary of Salcombe in Devon
Salcombe is a picturesque resort town located in the South Hams district of Devon, nestled at the mouth of the Kingsbridge Estuary and renowned for its stunning waterfront and sheltered harbour. Surrounded by the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Salcombe has a rich maritime heritage as a historic boat-building and sailing port, which has transitioned into a vibrant hub for tourism, particularly yachting and pleasure boating. Additionally, the town maintains a traditional shellfish fishing industry, contributing to its local economy. According to the 2011 census, Salcombe has a population of 3,353 and is part of the electoral ward of Salcombe and Malborough. The Town has a population of approximately 1,583 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Hams district.
Property prices in Salcombe 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 Salcombe a particularly low-crime area.
Salcombe 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 Salcombe includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Salcombe to Kingsbridge Estuary SSSI; 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, Salcombe planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.salcombetowncouncil.gov.uk/. 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 Salcombe
In the last 24 months, 224 planning applications were submitted near Salcombe. Of these, 38% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 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 Salcombe.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Salcombe slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Salcombe were full planning applications (107), discharge of conditions (51), tree works (25). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
19 planning appeals were lodged, of which 10 were allowed and 8 were dismissed (56% 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: 26 applications
- Refused: 18 applications
- Withdrawn: 24 applications
- Awaiting decision: 156 applications
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