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East Devon planning applications
1,629 applications. 92% approved. 40 days to decide.
As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 1,629 planning applications from East Devon. 550 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 92% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Latest applications
Data to July 2026
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26/1500/CPL Awaiting decision
32A Cranford Avenue Exmouth EX8 2QA
Certificate of Proposed Lawful use of 1 room for beauty treatments such that it does not constitute a material change of use from a residential dwelling
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26/1514/DBG Awaiting decision
36 Millers Way Honiton EX14 1JB
Discharge of BNG condition for 25/0625/FUL
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26/1530/DOC Awaiting decision
Houndbeare Court Aylesbeare Exeter EX5 2DB
Discharge of Condition for 26/1197/FUL: Condition 4 (materials)
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26/1529/TRE Awaiting decision
47 Maple Drive Exmouth Devon EX8 5NR
T1, Oak : crown reduce by 1.5m on western and southwestern aspect of canopy, reduce height by 1.5m and remove major hazardous deadwood. Maximum diameter of cuts 65mm.
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26/1490/FUL Awaiting decision
7 Broad Street Ottery St Mary EX11 1BS
Renovation works and new rear external staircase to commercial property
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26/1526/CPL Awaiting decision
9 Bath Close Feniton Devon EX14 3DS
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a garage conversion.
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26/1520/CPE Awaiting decision
Uppacott Harepath Hill Seaton Devon EX12 2TF
Lawful Development Certificate (CLUED) to confirm that the alterations to the building and its use as a dwelling for holiday accommodation purposes is lawful
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26/1525/DOC Awaiting decision
Land West Of Prestaller Farm Beavor Lane Axminster
Discharge of condition for 21/3025/MFUL: Condition 5 (AIA & TPP), Condition 7 (SUDS & LEMP), Condition 8 (WAS), Condition 9 (CEMP), Condition 12 (Drainage)
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26/1507/TRE Awaiting decision
Aldborough Court 21 Douglas Avenue Exmouth Devon EX8 2HA
T1: Holm Oak - reduce northern aspect away from main building to previous pruning points, creating a minimum of 2m clearance. Making diameter of pruning cuts no bigger than 50mm.
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26/1508/TCA Awaiting decision
Silverdale Bickwell Valley Sidmouth EX10 8SG
TP1 Holly - Remove. TP2 Conifer - Remove. TP3 Cornus - Crown reduction by 2.5m. TP4 Crab Apple - Crown reduction by 3m. TP5 Amelanchier - Crown reduction by 3m and reshape.
Recent decisions
Data to July 2026
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26/0768/FUL Granted
2 Yew Tree Cottage New Road Beer Seaton EX12 3JR
Replacement of doors and windows and demolition of existing single storey garage
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26/1513/PRETDD Withdrawn
24 Northwood Acres Cranbrook Exeter EX5 7EU
Five day notice : Oak: removal of overhanging deadwood
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26/0570/FUL Granted
1 Hamlet Cottages Weston Honiton EX14 3PB
Change of use of existing outbuilding to hair salon with alterations to fenestration and construction of a new roof
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26/0670/CPE Granted
St Johns Lodge St Johns Road Exmouth Devon EX8 5EG
Certificate of existing lawfulness for the use of the land for the stationing and residential occupation of a static caravan known as Seasons Caravan.
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26/0697/DOC Granted
Land North Of Old Tithebarn Lane Clyst Honiton
Discharge of condition for 17/1019/MOUT: Condition 25 (External Materials) and Condition 34 (Cycle and Vehicular parking) (in relation to Phases 4 and 5 only ref: 24/2399/MRES)
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26/1489/DOC Granted
104 Wells Avenue Feniton Honiton EX14 3DR
Discharge of condition for 26/0199/FUL: Condition 3 (Cladding)
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26/0712/FUL Granted
Lower Westwater Farm Westwater Axminster EX13 7JD
Extension to existing earth lined slurry lagoon
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26/1468/DOC Granted
35, 37 And 39 Seaton Down Road Seaton EX12 2SB
Discharge of conditions for 25/2540/FUL : Condition 3 (materials)
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26/0792/FUL Granted
Beech Tree House 11A Copp Hill Lane Budleigh Salterton EX9 6DT
Proposed single detached garage.
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26/0628/VAR Granted
North Lodge Courtlands Lane Exmouth Devon EX8 5AB
Variation of Condition Number 2 (Approved Plans) on Planning Permission 25/1371/FUL (Demolition and replacement of two storey rear extension and construction of glass link to the main property) Proposed glazing in the lodge to be UPVC, rather than timber
The full record
Decisions between 2021 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 635 decisions from East Devon between 2021 and 2026, part of 1,629 applications on record. Over that period 91% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 465 granted against 47 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 1,365 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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21/0153/FUL Granted
5 Livonia Road Sidmouth EX10 9JB
Construction of single storey side extension
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21/0339/FUL Granted
18 Moorlands West Hill Ottery St Mary EX11 1UL
Construction of first floor extension over garage and new porch.
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20/2781/FUL Granted
Newcourt Barton Clyst Road Topsham Exeter EX3 0DB
Demolition of existing rear extension & construction of two storey rear extensions with new roofs & roof windows to new & main roofs. Demolition of existing porch & construction of new porch with slated, duo pitched roof.
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20/2895/FUL Granted
Flat 3 85 Exeter Road Exmouth EX8 1QD
Extension of dormer on western elevation
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21/0664/CPL Granted
1 Summers Terrace Glanvill Way Honiton EX14 2HB
Lawful Development Certificate for the construction of single storey extension
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21/0392/FUL Granted
12 Culvert Road Stoke Canon Exeter EX5 4BD
Construction of single storey rear extension and dormer window to front
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20/2543/OUT Refused
The Retreat Stoke Canon Exeter EX5 4EG
Outline application with all matters reserved for the construction of a detached bungalow
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20/2373/LBC Granted
Laburnum Cottage Smallridge Axminster EX13 7LY
Replace existing front door and door frame on south west elevation
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19/2710/MFUL Refused
Site Of Redgate & Land At Tesco Salterton Road Exmouth
Erection of extra care/assisted living accommodation (Class C2) with communal facilities and car parking; erection of Class B1(b) or B1(c) accommodation (322 sqm employment floorspace) with associated car parking; development to be accessed from Salterton Road.
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21/0404/FUL Granted
65 Elizabeth Road Seaton EX12 2DS
Construction of garage to side.
Decision speed
12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 438 80%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 80 15%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 32 6%
Common questions
How many planning applications does East Devon decide?
In the 12 months to July 2026, East Devon decided 550 planning applications. 92% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in East Devon?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 40 days over the 12 months to July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many East Devon decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 550 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 80% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 94% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has East Devon decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 635 decisions from East Devon between 2021 and 2026, out of 1,629 applications on record. Across that whole period 91% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in East Devon?
June 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to July 2026, with 256 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Cite these figures
East Devon: 1,629 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 550 decided, 92% approved, median 40 days to a decision. 1,543 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2021 and 2026: 635 in total, 91% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.