Search Shortacombe planning applications
28 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Shortacombe · updated daily · South Hams District Council
Only 0 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Moor View House Vale Down Lydford EX20 4BBRefusedG2: 6 Sycamore trees - crown height reduction by 10m – to allow more light and avoid landing on Moor View House or Greenacre if they were to fallWorks to a TPO TreeReceived 9 Jan 2025Decided 1 Apr 20250088/25/TPO
- Moor View House Vale Down Lydford EX20 4BBApprovedG1: 16 Beech Trees – trim lower branches by 2m above shed roof - branches leaning over roof of sheds along the length of north boundaryWorks to a TPO TreeReceived 9 Jan 2025Decided 17 Mar 20250089/25/TPO
- Land at SX 522 869, BridestoweApprovedG3: Beech - crown reduction by up to 2m on field side, crown lift to 6m above ground level, to allow farmer to work on boundaries. 1757: Beech - lateral crown reduction on road side by 4-6m on E aspect, lateral crown thin of 25% on road side, tree safety concerns. 1758: Beech - remove x2 200mm diameter limbs on road side to shift weight bias, 1760: Beech - remove deadwood over road, tree safety concerns, 1762: Beech - sever Ivy, improve chance of secondary crown.Works to a TPO TreeReceived 6 Dec 2023Decided 11 Mar 20244138/23/TPO
- Disused Railway Line, Lydford, EX20 4HEApprovedG1.001: Common Beech – Reduce Primary Lateral Limb Radially by 2 – 8metres and Crown Height Reduction by 1 metres to reduce the risk offailure, G6.002 Common Beech - Reduce primary ascending limb by 1.5min height to reduce the risk of failure and G9.001 - Common Beech -Reduce the primary ascending lateral limb in height by 2m from 30 -28m and reshape to reduce the risk of rotational failure in high windsWorks to a TPO TreeReceived 25 Apr 2022Decided 11 Jul 20221418/22/TPO
- Burley View, Vale Down, Lydford, EX20 4BBApprovedNon-material amendment to planning consent 0631/21/HHO for changes to basement floor area, windows, roof and wall materialsNon Material Minor AmendmentReceived 14 Sep 2021Decided 14 Dec 20213555/21/NMM
Planning in Shortacombe
Only 2 decisions near Shortacombe in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Shortacombe in the last 24 months, from South Hams District Council's planning register.
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EX20 202 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: South Hams District Council
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About Shortacombe
Shortacombe is a settlement located in Devon, England.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Shortacombe area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Shortacombe a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Shortacombe has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Shortacombe 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.
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In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Shortacombe.
The most common types were tree works (2).