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Planning in Southville

Approved
91%
20 of 22 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

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About Southville

Southville is a settlement located in Devon, England.

Property prices in Southville show an average sale price of £439,283, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

The area around Southville has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Southville 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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To comment on or object to a planning application near Southville, 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 Southville. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (6), outline applications (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Southville?
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Southville. The approval rate is 91%.
How long do planning decisions take near Southville?
The average planning decision time near Southville is 64 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 Southville?
The planning approval rate near Southville is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Southville?
The most common type of planning application near Southville is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Southville?
You can search and track planning applications near Southville on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.