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Planning in Slapton

Only 7 decisions near Slapton in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

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About Slapton

Slapton is a village and civil parish located in the South Hams district of Devon, England, positioned near the A379 road that connects Kingsbridge and Dartmouth. Nestled within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the area features Slapton Sands, a distinctive shingle beach that attracts visitors despite its misleading name. This picturesque setting may be of interest for planning applications related to conservation and development in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 506 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Hams district.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Slapton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Slapton has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Slapton 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 Slapton, 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, 9 planning applications were submitted near Slapton.

The most common types were tree works (3), discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Slapton?
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Slapton.
What types of planning applications are most common near Slapton?
The most common type of planning application near Slapton is tree works applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Slapton?
You can search and track planning applications near Slapton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.