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East Devon planning applications
3,027 applications. 91% approved. 42 days to decide.
As of September 2026, PlanIndex holds 3,027 planning applications from East Devon. 1,518 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 91% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
East Devon takes a median of 42 days to decide a planning application, ranking 3 of 148 UK councils. See how that compares.
All applications
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26/1857/DOC Awaiting decision
Norton Garth Court Station Road Sidmouth
Discharge of condition for 26/0593/LBC: Condition 3 (Materials)
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26/1859/FUL Awaiting decision
55 King Alfred Way Newton Poppleford Sidmouth EX10 0DG
Installation of conservatory to the rear of the property.
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26/1854/TCA Awaiting decision
Greencroft House Sidmouth Road Colyton EX24 6NP
T1: Cypress - removal. Removal of t1 due to its proximity to client owned and neighbouring structures and primarily its close proximity to the dividing wall. T1 will begin to cause damage to the wall and neighbouring garage immediately behind, with no options to mitigate this and retain the tree, as well as being an inappropriate species of tree with very limited pruning options in an inappropriate location, therefore removal is required. Client is planting four replacement trees this planting season consisting of Hawthorn, Cherry and Rowan.
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26/1853/DOC Granted
Chelmer Woodhouse Hill Uplyme Lyme Regis DT7 3SL
Discharge of condition for 25/1842/FUL: Condition 5 (Surface Water Drainage)
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26/1850/DOC Awaiting decision
6 Potters Close West Hill Devon EX11 1YE
Discharge of condition for 25/1832/FUL: Condition 4 (Trees)
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26/1810/CPL Awaiting decision
Little Acre Toby Lane Woodbury Salterton EX5 1PU
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed porch and loft conversion including velux windows
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26/1796/FUL Awaiting decision
Popplefords Barn Nursery And Farm Shop Exeter Road Newton Poppleford EX10 0DE
Proposed change of use, conversion of the existing spa building to provide staff/Care Home Manager's accommodation tied to Hillside House Residential Care Home; retention of the existing single-storey plant/store building and associated works.
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26/1841/DOC Awaiting decision
Musbury Garage, Spar Marlborough Road Musbury Devon EX13 8AX
Discharge of condition for 25/1343/FUL: Condition 3 (CMP), Condition 4 (Materials), Condition 7 (Lighting).
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26/1845/DOC Awaiting decision
Spout Hill Kilmington Axminster EX13 7RW
Discharge of Condition for 26/1175/LBC: Condition 4a (brick, bedding and pointing mortar details) Bedding Bedding mortar is to be mixed using a well graded washed grit sand (5mm down to 0.075mm) and St Astier NHL 5 at a ratio of 1:2 ? of binder to aggregate by volume. Pointing The pointing mortar is to use a well graded washed aggregate (the largest particle size should not exceed one-third of the joint width) mixed with St Astier NHL5 at a ratio of 1:2 ? of binder to aggregate by volume. Bricks for Chimney Rebuild Reclaimed semi-engineering red brindle brick laid in stretcher bond.
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26/1842/FUL Awaiting decision
Treforest Fortescue Road Sidmouth EX10 9QD
Proposed side and rear single storey extensions
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26/1771/FUL Awaiting decision
Odle Cottage Upottery Honiton EX14 9QE
Proposed demolition of Odle Cottage and construction of new two-storey replacement building with ancillary external landscaping to provide multi-use living and working spaces necessary for the functioning of the monastery.
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26/1827/TRE Awaiting decision
2 Oakwood Rise Exmouth EX8 4PU
Norway Maple : fell.
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26/1800/FUL Awaiting decision
10 Woolbrook Mead Sidmouth EX10 9XF
Construction of a single dwelling and associated works.
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26/1833/DOC Awaiting decision
2 Lower Wheathill Sidmouth Devon EX10 9UA
Discharge of condition for 25/2420/FUL: Condition 4 (Tree Protection) and Condition 7 (Materials)
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26/1601/FUL Awaiting decision
31 Newlands Road Sidmouth EX10 9NL
Construction of first floor studio over existing detached garage with external staircase.
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26/1758/TRE Awaiting decision
Hay House Broadclyst Exeter EX5 3JL
T003, x2 Lucombe Oaks with continuous canopy : selectively prune branches growing towards and contacting/encroaching upon the adjacent property to achieve approximately 2m clearance from the building. Pruning cuts are to be restricted to branches of no greater than 75 mm diameter, with the natural form and balance of the crown retained. Remove the specified lower lateral limb extending over the car park and currently conflicting with parked and manoeuvering vehicles. T006, Holm Oak : crown lift to provide a minimum clearance of 2.4m above ground level. T007, Luccombe Oak : crown lift to provide a minimum clearance of 2.4m above ground level.
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26/1835/NMA Awaiting decision
Land At Tc1 Tillhouse Road Tillhouse Road Cranbrook
Non material amendment to 25/0137/MFUL : Amendments to site layout, elevations, windows, doors, ramps, retaining structures, parking, and balconies
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26/1836/TRE Awaiting decision
Cherry Garth Elsdon Lane West Hill Ottery St Mary EX11 1TZ
Copper Beech - fell.
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26/1832/DOC Awaiting decision
Ceramtec Uk Ltd Sidmouth Road Colyton EX24 6JP
Discharge of conditions for 18/1850/MOUT: Condition 6 Part 3 (remediation scheme) Plots 31, 32 and 58 (zone 1)
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26/1831/AGR Awaiting decision
Colhayes Farm Gittisham Honiton EX14 3AN
An extension to an existing agricultural livestock house
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26/1824/DBG Awaiting decision
Land South Of Oak Lodge Chineway Road Ottery St Mary
Discharge of Biodiversity Gain Plan for 25/2638/FUL.
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26/1784/TRE Awaiting decision
4 Clyst Hayes Gardens Budleigh Salterton Devon EX9 6BE
T1: Beech - reduce branches over house and conservatory, on south and west side, by approximately 3m. On north and east side shorten back to suitable side branches by a similar amount to leave a balanced form. Reduce height by 2-3m. No cuts larger than 75mm.
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26/1773/COU Awaiting decision
13 High Street Exmouth EX8 1NP
Change of use from existing Sui Generis to Class E (use as an Optometry Practice) No external operational development proposed
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26/1795/FUL Awaiting decision
5 Leas Road Budleigh Salterton EX9 6SA
Proposed extension and change of use of the existing annexe to an independent residential dwelling.
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26/1834/FUL Awaiting decision
Winklern Wiggaton Ottery St Mary EX11 1PU
The replacement of a flat roof with a pitched alternative and internal alterations
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26/1799/FUL Awaiting decision
Coombe Edge Hayne Lane Wilmington Honiton EX14 9JY
Proposed single storey rear extension and new detached garage.
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26/1828/TRE Awaiting decision
Linstead Court Station Road Sidmouth EX10 8HJ
T1, Beech Tree : crown raise lower branches on eastern aspect to 5.5m, maximum target pruning cuts of 75mm; to give clearance for vehicles and garage roofs
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26/1825/LBC Awaiting decision
Newlands Dalwood Axminster EX13 7HQ
Raising of existing chimney to 1.8 metres above ridge to comply with Hetas Regulations
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26/1689/FUL Awaiting decision
Newlands Dalwood Axminster EX13 7HQ
Raising of existing chimney to 1.8 metres above ridge to comply with Hetas Regulations.
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26/1646/FUL Awaiting decision
Anchor Yard Sowton Exeter EX5 2AQ
Change of Use of land as a groundworks and civil contractors office and depot and associated works, including the parking area and buildings (retrospective)
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26/1790/FUL Awaiting decision
South Riding Lower Broad Oak Road West Hill Devon EX11 1XH
Demolition of existing rear conservatory and construction of a single-storey rear extension, addition of cladding and alteration to fenestration.
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26/1821/TRE Awaiting decision
Ilex Clyst St Mary Exeter EX5 1BB
T1, Horse chestnut : reduce the tree to a standing monolith, removing the remaining crown and retaining the main stem at an appropriate height to be agreed on site.
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26/1820/FUL Awaiting decision
Meadowside Broadway Woodbury Exeter EX5 1NR
Two-storey extension, side porch and internal alterations.
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26/1815/DEM Awaiting decision
Higher Bussells Huxham Exeter EX5 4EW
Prior notification of demolition of part of an agricultural building.
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26/1708/FUL Awaiting decision
Southlea Lower Broad Oak Road West Hill Ottery St Mary EX11 1XH
Proposed rear/south extension in place of existing conservatory, new entrance door and canopy, cladding and raised patio to main dwelling; garage extension and roof alterations, including solar installation
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26/1814/TCA Awaiting decision
The Retreat Rousdon Lyme Regis DT7 3XR
x3 Ash - fell (Ash Die-Back). Holly - fell (dead).
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26/1816/FUL Awaiting decision
Motts Lane Cottage Plymtree Cullompton EX15 2LL
Proposed single storey extension and other associated works
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26/1819/TRE Awaiting decision
Cedar Shade All Saints Road Sidmouth Devon EX10 8EU
T1, Holm Oak : fell/remove to a low stump as close to ground level as possible and treating the remaining stump in situ with an appropriate arboricultural herbicide (eco plugs), to prevent regrowth.
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26/1822/DOC Awaiting decision
Wilsons, (The Old Firehouse) Church Road Exmouth Devon EX8 1RZ
Discharge of condition for 25/2533/FUL: Condition 3 (Details of frontage), Condition 5 (Soundproofing), Condition 6 (Details of new canopy), Condition 8 (Flood Risk Assessment)
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26/1823/DOC Awaiting decision
Land South Of Oak Lodge Chineway Road Ottery St Mary
Discharge of Condition for 25/2638/FUL: Condition 10 (Hard Surfacing)
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26/1723/FUL Awaiting decision
Houstains Farm Gittisham EX14 3AU
Construction of single-storey rear extension, associated alterations to the existing dwelling, relocation of parking area and associated landscaping works
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26/1659/LBC Awaiting decision
1 & 2 School Cottages Woodbury Salterton Exeter EX5 1PG
Remove and replace first three rows of roof tiles at the rear of the property for the full width of cottages no. 1 and no. 2 from guttering upwards; tiles are manufactured and suitable replacements will be sought and selected to ensure the continuity is kept
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26/1807/PRETDD Withdrawn
Ilex Clyst St Mary Exeter EX5 1BB
5 Day Notice: Holm Oak - fell Exception to 70/0003/TPO Replacement planting: Walnut or Almond
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26/1706/FUL Awaiting decision
Stillwoods Bungalow London Road Rockbeare Devon EX5 2EE
Construction of entrance porch and rear ground-floor extension; conversion of existing carport to living space and construction of a new garage; creation of a new first floor and alterations to external materials.
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26/1714/FUL Awaiting decision
5 Long Copp Budleigh Salterton Devon EX9 6DY
Detached double garage with first-floor ancillary gym/office accommodation and shower room, within the residential curtilage. The development is ancillary to the existing dwelling and does not create an additional dwelling or independent residential planning unit
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26/1801/VAR Awaiting decision
13 Parkside Road Exeter EX1 3TN
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans), on planning permission 26/1260/FUL (Proposed rear extension, raised deck and rebuilding / enlarging the existing side extension and garage, installation of external flue, re-roofing in natural slate, solar installation and 2 Velux rooflights). Changes to the approved plans by replacing Proposed Elevations/Floor/Loft/Site drawing no. 003B with Proposed Elevations/Floor/Loft/Site drawing no. 003D.
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26/1719/LBC Awaiting decision
Flat 7 18 The Beacon Exmouth EX8 2AF
Replace existing balcony railings at second floor front (south west) elevation
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26/1516/FUL Awaiting decision
9 Albion Hill Exmouth EX8 1JS
Proposal to retain constructed carport with over terrace and replacement stairs to garden (retrospective). Proposed privacy fence to western edge of terrace.
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26/1802/DOC Awaiting decision
Site Of Penny Park Kersbrook Lane Kersbrook Devon EX9 7AD
Discharge of conditions for 24/1491/FUL : Condition 7 (landscaping)
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26/1806/DBG Awaiting decision
Yonder Oak Woods Land At Stony Lane Woodbury
Discharge of BNG condition for 24/2286/FUL
Recent decisions
Data to September 2026
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26/1853/DOC Granted
Chelmer Woodhouse Hill Uplyme Lyme Regis DT7 3SL
Discharge of condition for 25/1842/FUL: Condition 5 (Surface Water Drainage)
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26/1448/FUL Granted
16 Bussel Close Exeter EX1 3GU
Proposed single storey extension on north elevation
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26/1059/FUL Granted
Little Hayes Broadclyst Station Exeter EX5 3AX
Replacement dwelling.
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24/2681/MFUL Granted
Old Manor Lodge Lodge Lane Axminster EX13 5RT
Change of use of land for the siting of nine shepherd huts as retreat/holiday accommodation, erection of a yoga studio, associated works including parking area, landscaping, planting and re-purposed kennels to provide secure cycle store
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26/1642/DOC Granted
Eastons Dalwood Axminster EX13 7EN
Discharge of conditions for 26/1166/LBC : Condition 3 (materials)
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26/0890/LBC Withdrawn
62 Camperdown Terrace Exmouth EX8 1EQ
Installation of a single electric vehicle charge point
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26/1614/AGR Granted
Land To The West Of Southerton Newton Poppleford EX10 0DA
Agricultural Storage Barn
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26/0879/FUL Granted
3 Primley House Sidford Road Sidmouth EX10 9LN
Replacement of 8no windows and 2no external doors, and repair works to sections of external and boundary walls.
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26/0914/VAR Granted
North Cottage Aylesbeare Exeter EX5 2DB
Variation of condition 1 (approved plans) of Planning Permission 24/1662/VAR (Variation of Condition 7 (landscaping) of Planning Permission 20/1999/VAR (Variation of condition 2 of application no. 19/2803/FUL (Demolition of existing cottage and construction of a new bungalow style dwelling and associated car port, garage workshop/storage out building) to allow design changes to footprint, layout, elevations and positioning of dwelling.
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26/0878/LBC Granted
3 Primley House Sidford Road Sidmouth EX10 9LN
Replacement of 8no windows and 2no external doors, and repair works to sections of external and boundary walls.
The full record
Decisions between 2020 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 1,972 decisions from East Devon between 2020 and 2026, part of 3,027 applications on record. Over that period 91% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 1,496 granted against 152 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 1,676 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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20/1632/FUL Refused
Woolbrook Reservoir Balfours Sidmouth EX10 9EF
Construction of single storey dwelling
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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.
Decision speed
12 months to September 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 1,194 79%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 223 15%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 101 7%
Planning agents in East Devon
The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.
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New Space Architecture Limited 91% granted overall 54
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Swell Architecture 97% granted overall 50
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Dartmoor Tree Surgeons Ltd 98% granted overall 48
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MC Architecture Ltd 95% granted overall 48
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Dalton Aram Planning Ltd 85% granted overall 41
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Palfrey Design Ltd 95% granted overall 35
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XL Planning Ltd 69% granted overall 30
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ARA Architecture 89% granted overall 29
Browse by ward
Applications by ward in East Devon
- Axminster 83
- Beer And Branscombe 84
- Broadclyst 175
- Budleigh And Raleigh 216
- Clyst Valley 66
- Coly Valley 153
- Cranbrook 60
- Dunkeswell And Otterhead 181
- Exe Valley 56
- Exmouth Brixington 42
- Exmouth Halsdon 70
- Exmouth Littleham 147
- Exmouth Town 77
- Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh 37
- Feniton 52
- Honiton St Michaels 77
- Honiton St Pauls 68
- Newbridges 78
- Newton Poppleford And Harpford 33
- Ottery St Mary 145
- Seaton 70
- Sidmouth Rural 95
- Sidmouth Sidford 89
- Sidmouth Town 163
- Tale Vale 101
- Trinity 121
- West Hill And Aylesbeare 96
- Whimple And Rockbeare 88
- Woodbury And Lympstone 205
- Yarty 96
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Applications by postcode district
Common questions
How many planning applications does East Devon decide?
In the 12 months to September 2026, East Devon decided 1518 planning applications. 91% 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 42 days over the 12 months to September 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many East Devon decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 1518 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 where both dates are published, 79% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 93% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has East Devon decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 1972 decisions from East Devon between 2020 and 2026, out of 3,027 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 September 2026, with 259 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.
Where can I see the full documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on East Devon's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.
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East Devon: 3,027 planning applications on record as of September 2026. Trailing 12 months: 1,518 decided, 91% approved, median 42 days to a decision. 2,359 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2020 and 2026: 1,972 in total, 91% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.