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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.

1,518
Decided 12 months to September 2026
2,359
New applications 12 months to September 2026
1,055
Awaiting decision

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)

    Submitted 15 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 26/1859/FUL Awaiting decision

    55 King Alfred Way Newton Poppleford Sidmouth EX10 0DG

    Installation of conservatory to the rear of the property.

    Submitted 15 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 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.

    Submitted 15 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/1853/DOC Granted

    Chelmer Woodhouse Hill Uplyme Lyme Regis DT7 3SL

    Discharge of condition for 25/1842/FUL: Condition 5 (Surface Water Drainage)

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 26/1850/DOC Awaiting decision

    6 Potters Close West Hill Devon EX11 1YE

    Discharge of condition for 25/1832/FUL: Condition 4 (Trees)

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 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

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • 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.

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 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).

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 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.

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 26/1842/FUL Awaiting decision

    Treforest Fortescue Road Sidmouth EX10 9QD

    Proposed side and rear single storey extensions

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 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.

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/1827/TRE Awaiting decision

    2 Oakwood Rise Exmouth EX8 4PU

    Norway Maple : fell.

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/1800/FUL Awaiting decision

    10 Woolbrook Mead Sidmouth EX10 9XF

    Construction of a single dwelling and associated works.

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 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)

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 26/1601/FUL Awaiting decision

    31 Newlands Road Sidmouth EX10 9NL

    Construction of first floor studio over existing detached garage with external staircase.

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 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.

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 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

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • 26/1836/TRE Awaiting decision

    Cherry Garth Elsdon Lane West Hill Ottery St Mary EX11 1TZ

    Copper Beech - fell.

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 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)

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 26/1831/AGR Awaiting decision

    Colhayes Farm Gittisham Honiton EX14 3AN

    An extension to an existing agricultural livestock house

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026 Other
  • 26/1824/DBG Awaiting decision

    Land South Of Oak Lodge Chineway Road Ottery St Mary

    Discharge of Biodiversity Gain Plan for 25/2638/FUL.

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 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.

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 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

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 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.

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 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

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/1799/FUL Awaiting decision

    Coombe Edge Hayne Lane Wilmington Honiton EX14 9JY

    Proposed single storey rear extension and new detached garage.

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 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

    Submitted 8 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 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

    Submitted 8 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 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.

    Submitted 8 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 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)

    Submitted 8 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 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.

    Submitted 8 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 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.

    Submitted 8 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/1820/FUL Awaiting decision

    Meadowside Broadway Woodbury Exeter EX5 1NR

    Two-storey extension, side porch and internal alterations.

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/1815/DEM Awaiting decision

    Higher Bussells Huxham Exeter EX5 4EW

    Prior notification of demolition of part of an agricultural building.

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Other
  • 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

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/1814/TCA Awaiting decision

    The Retreat Rousdon Lyme Regis DT7 3XR

    x3 Ash - fell (Ash Die-Back). Holly - fell (dead).

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/1816/FUL Awaiting decision

    Motts Lane Cottage Plymtree Cullompton EX15 2LL

    Proposed single storey extension and other associated works

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 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.

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 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)

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 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)

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 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

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 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

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 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

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 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.

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 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

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 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.

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • 26/1719/LBC Awaiting decision

    Flat 7 18 The Beacon Exmouth EX8 2AF

    Replace existing balcony railings at second floor front (south west) elevation

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 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.

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 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)

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 26/1806/DBG Awaiting decision

    Yonder Oak Woods Land At Stony Lane Woodbury

    Discharge of BNG condition for 24/2286/FUL

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026 Conditions

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Recent decisions

Data to September 2026

  • 26/1853/DOC Granted

    Chelmer Woodhouse Hill Uplyme Lyme Regis DT7 3SL

    Discharge of condition for 25/1842/FUL: Condition 5 (Surface Water Drainage)

    Decided 15 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 26/1448/FUL Granted

    16 Bussel Close Exeter EX1 3GU

    Proposed single storey extension on north elevation

    Decided 10 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/1059/FUL Granted

    Little Hayes Broadclyst Station Exeter EX5 3AX

    Replacement dwelling.

    Decided 10 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 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

    Decided 9 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/1642/DOC Granted

    Eastons Dalwood Axminster EX13 7EN

    Discharge of conditions for 26/1166/LBC : Condition 3 (materials)

    Decided 9 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 26/0890/LBC Withdrawn

    62 Camperdown Terrace Exmouth EX8 1EQ

    Installation of a single electric vehicle charge point

    Decided 9 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/1614/AGR Granted

    Land To The West Of Southerton Newton Poppleford EX10 0DA

    Agricultural Storage Barn

    Decided 8 Sep 2026 Other
  • 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.

    Decided 8 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 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.

    Decided 8 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • 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.

    Decided 8 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

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

  • 20/1632/FUL Refused

    Woolbrook Reservoir Balfours Sidmouth EX10 9EF

    Construction of single storey dwelling

    Decided 27 Nov 2020 Full applications
  • 21/0153/FUL Granted

    5 Livonia Road Sidmouth EX10 9JB

    Construction of single storey side extension

    Decided 11 Mar 2021 Full applications
  • 21/0339/FUL Granted

    18 Moorlands West Hill Ottery St Mary EX11 1UL

    Construction of first floor extension over garage and new porch.

    Decided 11 Mar 2021 Full applications
  • 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.

    Decided 11 Mar 2021 Full applications
  • 20/2895/FUL Granted

    Flat 3 85 Exeter Road Exmouth EX8 1QD

    Extension of dormer on western elevation

    Decided 11 Mar 2021 Full applications
  • 21/0664/CPL Granted

    1 Summers Terrace Glanvill Way Honiton EX14 2HB

    Lawful Development Certificate for the construction of single storey extension

    Decided 12 Mar 2021 Lawful development
  • 21/0392/FUL Granted

    12 Culvert Road Stoke Canon Exeter EX5 4BD

    Construction of single storey rear extension and dormer window to front

    Decided 12 Mar 2021 Full applications
  • 20/2543/OUT Refused

    The Retreat Stoke Canon Exeter EX5 4EG

    Outline application with all matters reserved for the construction of a detached bungalow

    Decided 12 Mar 2021 Outline
  • 20/2373/LBC Granted

    Laburnum Cottage Smallridge Axminster EX13 7LY

    Replace existing front door and door frame on south west elevation

    Decided 12 Mar 2021 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 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.

    Decided 12 Mar 2021 Full applications

Decision speed

12 months to September 2026, where both dates are published

  1. Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 1,194 79%
  2. 8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 223 15%
  3. 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.

  1. New Space Architecture Limited 91% granted overall 54
  2. Swell Architecture 97% granted overall 50
  3. Dartmoor Tree Surgeons Ltd 98% granted overall 48
  4. MC Architecture Ltd 95% granted overall 48
  5. Dalton Aram Planning Ltd 85% granted overall 41
  6. Palfrey Design Ltd 95% granted overall 35
  7. XL Planning Ltd 69% granted overall 30
  8. ARA Architecture 89% granted overall 29

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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.