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Planning in Stoke Fleming

Approved
79%
11 of 13 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

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

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About Stoke Fleming

Stoke Fleming is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the South Hams district of Devon, England, just 1.5 miles south of Dartmouth, along the A379 road. Nestled within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the village had a population of 803 as of the 2011 census and is part of the Skerries electoral ward, which totals 1,927 residents. The area features essential amenities, including a primary school, library, and a football club, making it a vibrant community for potential development and planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,095 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Hams district.

Property prices in Stoke Fleming show an average sale price of £517,659, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Stoke Fleming 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 Stoke Fleming a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Stoke Fleming 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 Stoke Fleming, 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, 19 planning applications were submitted near Stoke Fleming. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.

The most common types were tree works (3), discharge of conditions (3), amendments (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Stoke Fleming?
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Stoke Fleming. The approval rate is 79%.
How long do planning decisions take near Stoke Fleming?
The average planning decision time near Stoke Fleming is 42 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 Stoke Fleming?
The planning approval rate near Stoke Fleming is 79%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Stoke Fleming?
The most common type of planning application near Stoke Fleming is tree works applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Stoke Fleming?
You can search and track planning applications near Stoke Fleming on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.