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Planning in South Brent

Approved
76%
16 of 20 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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About South Brent

South Brent is a sizable village located on the southern fringe of Dartmoor, nestled in the River Avon valley in Devon, England. The parish encompasses several smaller hamlets, including Aish, Harbourneford, Lutton, and Brent Mill, along with numerous scattered farmhouses. Positioned five miles northeast of Ivybridge and 14 miles east-northeast of Plymouth, South Brent presents a unique setting for planning applications, blending rural charm with proximity to larger urban areas. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,929 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Hams district.

Property prices in South Brent show an average sale price of £389,787, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around South Brent has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, South Brent 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.southbrent.org.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near South Brent, 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, 28 planning applications were submitted near South Brent. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (14), outline applications (2), tree works (2).

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near South Brent?
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near South Brent. The approval rate is 76%.
How long do planning decisions take near South Brent?
The average planning decision time near South Brent is 49 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 South Brent?
The planning approval rate near South Brent is 76%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near South Brent?
The most common type of planning application near South Brent is full planning applications, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near South Brent?
You can search and track planning applications near South Brent on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.