South Brent, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near South Brent, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
Planning applications in South Brent are administered by South Hams District Council. View the full South Hams District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 2,929 (2021)
District: South Hams
Website: http://www.southbrent.org.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £389,787 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Hams
- Parliamentary constituency: South Devon
- LSOA: South Hams 002E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near South Brent.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near South Brent.
- 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 South Brent based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
70 planning applications found near South Brent.
- - 11 Manor Court, South Brent, Devon, TQ10 9RA
Install conservatory to the rear of the property
Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Brent Island Brent Island , South Brent , TQ10 9AQ
Sycamore - Remedial works T1607 - Tree Condition Assessment page 25.
Type: Trees | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Aishfield House, Aish, South Brent, Devon, TQ10 9JQ
Demolition of existing garage and replacement with an ancillary building/domestic storage
Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 5 Station Road, South Brent , TQ10 9BE
Retrospective change of use from Class E (office) to Class C3 Residential (1 house)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - The Old School Community Centre Totnes Road, South Brent, Devon, TQ10 9BP
Extension and alterations to the community centre, installation of solar PV panels, roof lights, air source heat pumps and external works and demolition
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - TREEBY, Aish, South Brent, Devon, TQ10 9JH
To demolish the existing annex building and to replace it with a new "Granny Annex", an enlarged utility area, an additional bedroom, and the erection of an open ground floor veranda to its front sout
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2025-08-30
View full details - - 15 Station Road, South Brent, Devon, TQ10 9BE
Alterations to property including new windows, roof lights, external timber cladding, pv panels and air source heat pump
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2025-08-06
View full details - - Deanbrook, Totnes Road, South Brent, TQ10 9BY
T1 Douglas Fir reduce of 15 m above ground level. T5 Ash tree has ash dieback so far to ground level. T7 Catalpa Tree is dying so fell to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - Co Operative Retail Services Ltd, 3 - 5 Church Street, South Brent, Devon, TQ10 9AB
Digital display screen inside store
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2025-07-04
View full details - - 8A Wellington Square, South Brent, Devon, TQ10 9AG
Garden shed
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2025-05-13
View full details - - TREEBY, Aish, South Brent, Devon, TQ10 9JH
Demolition of existing extension, erection of two storey ancillary annex and addition of veranda and access ramp
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2024-11-22
View full details - - 21 Bishops Mead, South Brent, Devon, TQ10 9DJ
Removal of attached garage and construction of new extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2024-09-09
View full details - - Headlands Vicarage Road, South Brent, Devon, TQ10 9JL
Provision of a stable block and the change of use of land to equestrian
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2024-06-03
View full details - - Treeby, Aish, South Brent, Devon, TQ10 9JH
Demolition of existing extension, erection of two storey ancillary annex and addition of a veranda
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2024-05-10
View full details - - The Rock, Aish, South Brent, Devon, TQ10 9JL
Variation of condition 6 to change the type of slate used for approved planning ref: 0322/23 for demolition and rebuilding of the pitched roof
Status: Permitted | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2024-03-26
View full details - - Millswood House, South Brent, Devon, TQ10 9AQ
Creation of ancillary accommodation outbuilding
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2024-03-22
View full details - - Millswood House, South Brent, Devon, TQ10 9AQ
Conversion of garage into ancillary accommodation
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2023-11-23
View full details - - Liverty, Ashwood Courtney Park, South Brent, TQ10 9PH
Creation of external mobility scooter store
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2023-10-23
View full details - - Marlborough House Church Street, South Brent, Devon, TQ10 9AB
T1 Ash tree reduce crown in heigh by 4-5 meters and reduce lateral branches on eastern and southern sides by 2 meters to reduce risk of failure.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2023-10-10
View full details - - Airlea Chapel Fields, South Brent, Devon, TQ10 9BU
To replace a conservatory on the south elevation with a single story extension, Airlea, Chapel Fields, South Brent, Devon, TQ10 9BU
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2023-10-05
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A brief summary of South Brent in Devon
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes South Brent a particularly low-crime area.
South Brent has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: South Brent, No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 South Brent includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lady's Wood and Viaduct Meadow SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 National Parks: DARTMOOR. 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, South Brent planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.southbrent.org.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 South Brent
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near South Brent. Of these, 75% were approved.
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 South Brent.
The most common application types near South Brent were full planning applications (16), tree works (5), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 64% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Aish planning applications
- Hillside planning applications
- Lutton planning applications
- Brent Mill planning applications
- Crowder Park planning applications
- Badworthy planning applications
- Didworthy planning applications
- Cheston planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.