Article 4 directions in South Hams
These remove specific permitted development rights in defined areas. Check whether your street is inside one before relying on the national limits.
South Hams District Council hasn’t published any Article 4 directions to the national planning data platform. That doesn’t mean there are none — check the council’s website (southhams.gov.uk).
From planning.data.gov.uk, Sep 2026. Councils publish at different levels of detail — confirm the scope of any direction with South Hams District Council.
Conservation areas
South Hams District Council hasn’t published conservation area boundaries to the national planning data platform yet. The checker will still flag listed buildings and Article 4 directions; for conservation areas, check the council’s own maps.
What you can build in South Hams
The national limits for a semi-detached house with full permitted development rights.
Getting a Lawful Development Certificate from South Hams District Council
Apply through the Planning Portal. Decisions usually take up to 8 weeks. Your report tells you whether you need one — and includes the drawings checklist.
South Hams District Council website ↗Nearby councils