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West Devon planning applications
2,379 applications. 90% approved. 48 days to decide.
As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 2,379 planning applications from West Devon. 840 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 90% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Latest applications
Data to July 2026
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2113/26/TPO Decided
King Edward Vi College, Ashburton Road Totnes TQ9 5JX
T1: Douglas Fir – fell, in decline.
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2116/26/TCA Decided
Chy Vean Priory Avenue Totnes TQ9 5HR
T1: Copper Beech – crown reduction of up to 2.5m. T2: Magnolia – crown reduction of up to 1.5m. T3: Cotoneaster – fell. T4: Irish Yew - crown reduction of up to 1.5m. G1: Pittosporum, Laurel, Bay, Thuja Plicata, Lawsons Cypress - fell, stump grind and replace with fruiting trees.
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2114/26/TCA Decided
Greystones Weston Road Totnes TQ9 5AH
T1: Cedar – height reduction by 2m, lateral reduction on all sides of 0.5-1m, balance shape and reduce overgrowth. T2: Cherry – lateral reduction by up to 1.5m between building and boundary of church, ti provide clearance.
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2099/26/VAR Decided
89 Woodend Road Woolwell PL6 7RQ
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) to planning consent 0789/26/HHO
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2101/26/ARC Decided
Wheatley Cottage Lewdown EX20 4QW
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4 (Materials), 6 (Ecology Measures), 7 (HMMP) and Informative 3 (BNG) of planning consent 2943/25/FUL
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2143/26/COM Decided
Land near Winnowers Barnston Farm East Allington TQ9 7PZ
Notice of intent to install electronic communication apparatus comprising two x 9m light wooden poles (Ref: WH5G7K3F)
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2102/26/AGR Decided
Great Cocktree North Tawton EX20 2BQ
Erection of Agricultural Building
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2084/26/ARC Decided
Duncombe Villa Duncombe Street Kingsbridge TQ7 1LR
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Stone Wall) of planning consent 3644/25/HHO
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2086/26/TCA Decided
15 Ridge Hill Dartmouth TQ6 9PE
T1: Magnolia - Trim to height of 5 meters laterally and vertically to maintain shape. T2: Magnolia - Trim to height of 5 meters laterally and vertically to maintain shape.
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2094/26/ARC Decided
Land At Sx 596 558 New Park Road Lee Mill Bridge
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 (Materials) of planning consent 2571/24/ARM
Recent decisions
Data to July 2026
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0056/26/FUL Refused
Development Site At Sx 8773 5172, College Way, Dartmouth, TQ6 9PF
Erection of 3no. dwellings, undercroft parking garages, creation of highway access and parking.
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1468/26/CLE Decided
Land at SX 705 570 (Newbrook) Ugborough
Certificate of Lawfulness for existing use of building as C3 dwelling
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1542/26/FUL Granted
The Winking Prawn Cliff Road Salcombe TQ8 8LD
Retrospective change of use of cafe car park (Use Class E) for the siting of a commercial mobile sauna (sui generis)
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1541/26/PDM Granted
Land West Of Monkey Oak Farmhouse Harberton
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use of agricultural building to 2 No dwellinghouse (Class C3) & for associated development (Class Q (a+c))
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1963/26/ARC Granted
61 Old Exeter Road Tavistock PL19 0JE
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 2 (Specification / Schedule of works) of planning consent 2511/23/HHO
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2053/26/NMM Granted
12 Equinox Road Sherford Plymouth PL9 8XU
Non-material minor amendment to planning consent 2510/21/ARM to the material finish of a double bay on Plot 611
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0682/26/LBC Granted
Stowford Leat Harford Road Ivybridge PL21 0AR
Remedial works to building exterior, installation of photovoltaics & a new rear entrance door. Interior remodelling and minor alterations including secondary glazing. New vehicular and pedestrian gates, guard fencing moved / adapted and addition of EV charge point
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0681/26/HHO Granted
Stowford Leat Harford Road Ivybridge PL21 0AR
Installation of photovoltaics to flat roofed extension, erection of new fencing, installation of gates & a garden shed/workshop
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1536/26/HHO Granted
Bartel Boldventure Yealmpton PL8 2LX
Two single-storey rear extensions
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1547/26/CLE Decided
Coach House Flat 2, Old Postern, Dartington Hall, TQ9 6EA
Certificate of lawfulness for existing use as an educational space
The full record
Decisions between 2016 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 1,808 decisions from West Devon between 2016 and 2026, part of 2,379 applications on record. Over that period 90% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 1,314 granted against 149 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 1,269 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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3786/16/ARC Withdrawn
Sherford New Community, Land South/SouthWest of A38, Deep Lane and East of Haye Road, Elburton, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 8DD
VOID Duplicate of 3705/16/ARC discharge of condition 18 (BuildingConstruction Details), Part E (Doors and Windows) following approvalof planning application 07/0679/15/RM.
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4152/16/TPO-1 Granted
Former Yealm Hotel, 104, Yealm Road, Newton Ferrers, Devon, PL8 1BL
T1: Cypress - Fell. T2: Yew - Fell. T3: Holm Oak - crown reductionover site by 3m. T4: Monterey Pine - remove major deadwood over site.T5: Beech - crown raise to 5m. G1: Holm Oak - Fell trees on bank andtop of bank.
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1459/18/ARC Granted
6, Castle Street, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5NU
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 following grant of listed building consent 3469/17/LBC
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1114/18/AGR Withdrawn
Ackrells Field, Littlehempston, Totnes, TQ9 6LU
Application for prior notification of agricultural building to providestorage of animal feeds, straw, hay, wood and farm equipment
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1428/18/NMM Granted
8, Barton Close, Wembury, Devon, PL9 0LF
Non-material amendments (reduce the footprint of the extension, toinstall one rooflight, render) planning permission 1037/16/HHO
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1380/18/AGR Decided
Land At Sx 556518, North Of Winstone Cottages, Brixton, PL8 2DH
Application for prior notification of agricultural or forestry development - proposed general purpose agricultural building
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1725/18/TPO Decided
Falconers, Road From Plympton Cross To Moult Hill, Moult Hill, Salcombe, Devon, TQ8 8LF
T1: Pinus Radiata - fell, storm damaged crown separated from main stemat approx 5 metres from ground, large separation, water entered maincavity, lower crown and lower branches dead, deterioration spreadingto mid crown, main crown leaning over highway; T2: Leyland Cypress -fell, uprooted, secured to adjacent remaining large Cypress causingunnecessary strain.
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1724/18/TPO Decided
Woodcot, Cliff Road, Salcombe, Devon, TQ8 8JU
T1: Manna Ash - cut up and clear small, broken branches on South Westside of existing remaining main stem; Remove approx 8 fallen, rottedtrees (max approx 15 cm in diameter) and resulting debris.
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1788/18/TCA Decided
The Hermitage, Ashprington Roundabout To Bow Bridge Cross Along Zc44, Ashprington, Devon, TQ9 7UL
T1: Silver Birch - Fell, dead.
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1577/18/AGR Decided
Higher Weekaborough Farm, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 5UQ
Application for prior notification of agricultural or forestry development - proposed agricultural building.
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 557 66%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 199 24%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 84 10%
Common questions
How many planning applications does West Devon decide?
In the 12 months to July 2026, West Devon decided 840 planning applications. 90% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in West Devon?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 48 days over the 12 months to July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many West Devon decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 840 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 66% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 90% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has West Devon decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 1808 decisions from West Devon between 2016 and 2026, out of 2,379 applications on record. Across that whole period 90% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in West Devon?
March 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to July 2026, with 238 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
West Devon: 2,379 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 840 decided, 90% approved, median 48 days to a decision. 1,344 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2016 and 2026: 1,808 in total, 90% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.