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West Devon planning applications
5,445 applications. 90% approved. 53 days to decide.
As of October 2026, PlanIndex holds 5,445 planning applications from West Devon. 2,465 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 90% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
West Devon: 2,434 applications received in the last year, 2,465 decisions published.
West Devon takes a median of 54 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.
All applications
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2814/26/ARC Awaiting decision
Cleave Farm Hatherleigh EX20 3LU
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 6 (Landscape Scheme) of planning consent 0566/26/FUL
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2782/26/HHO Awaiting decision
Hollydown Butcher Park Hill Tavistock PL19 0EH
Proposed two storey side extension
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2790/26/CLE Awaiting decision
Newbridge Shortshill Farm Sheepwash EX21 5NX
Use of building for dog grooming
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2781/26/TCA Awaiting decision
Little Church Park Whitchurch Tavistock PL19 9EL
T1 - Beech - Fell - Due to risk of falling on neighbouring property as tree has been overcrowded and lacks structure and vigour
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2780/26/TCA Awaiting decision
Primrose Cottage 11 Mount Tavy Road Tavistock PL19 9JB
T1: Beech - Crown height reduction by no more than 2.25m. Reduce lateral spread on all four cardinal bearing N S E and W by 1.75 - 2.25 metres throughout. Reason for Works: reduce the amount of shading the tree creates, risk of overhang onto neighbour to West.
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2757/26/HHO Awaiting decision
Ginger Beer Cottage 31 33 Essington Lane North Tawton EX20 2DS
Nine replacement windows in vacuum double glazing.
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2756/26/LBC Awaiting decision
Ginger Beer Cottage 31 33 Essington Lane North Tawton EX20 2DS
Nine replacement windows incorporating vacuum double glazing.
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2741/26/HHO Awaiting decision
Dove Cottage Down House Farm Mill Hill Lane Tavistock PL19 8NH
Construction of a porch
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2735/26/LBC Awaiting decision
Bidlake Cottage Germansweek EX21 5BP
Installation of an air source heat pump beside the later modern extension with associated pipework & electrical connections & a new wet central-heating system
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2738/26/PAD Awaiting decision
Pift Ltd 52, North Road Industrial Estate Okehampton EX20 1BQ
Application to determine if prior approval is required for the proposed demolition of former garden centre and commercial buildings
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2736/26/VAR Awaiting decision
1 Birchwood Close Tavistock PL19 8DR
Application for variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning consent 1793/26/HHO
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2737/26/CLP Awaiting decision
1 Stephens Close Fore Street Bere Alston PL20 7AB
Loft conversion with the insertion of velux windows including velux cabrio
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2725/26/HHO Awaiting decision
Polson Farm Polson Bridge Launceston PL15 9QU
Extension & internal alterations to existing dwelling alongside demolition of barn
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2724/26/FUL Awaiting decision
Warren Wood Farm Portgate Lewdown EX20 4PU
Dismantle existing buildings and construction of dwelling and detached garage - alternative to scheme approved under Class Q 1518/24/PDM
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2705/26/HHO Awaiting decision
Wychwood Green Lane Yelverton PL20 6BW
Replacement of ancillary building with new garden room
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2745/26/ARC Awaiting decision
Sunnyside Rectory Hill Sampford Courtenay EX20 2TG
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Sample Panel) of planning consent 3423/25/LBC
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2674/26/ARC Awaiting decision
Sunnyside Rectory Hill Sampford Courtenay EX20 2TG
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Sample Panel) of planning consent 3422/25/HHO
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2675/26/AGR Granted
Glendon Farm Okehampton EX20 1RX
Application to determine if prior approval is required for an agricultural storage building
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2661/26/LBC Awaiting decision
2-4 Higher Street Hatherleigh Okehampton EX20 3JD
Amendments to approval ref: 2225/25/LBC to include the installation of 19 pattress plates at the locations of the structural ground anchors within the retained sections of the wall.
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2659/26/ARC Awaiting decision
Moorlands Heathfield PL19 0LE
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (WSI) & 4 (LEMP) of planning consent 0671/26/FUL
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2647/26/TPO Awaiting decision
Orchard House New Road Lifton PL16 0AQ
T1: Sycamore - Reduce the overall crown by approximately 2m, with a further 1m reduction to the southern aspect. Remove all deadwood. T2: Sycamore - Reduce the overall crown by approximately 2m, with a further 1m reduction to south-facing laterals. Crown lift by 4/5m from ground level to provide adequate clearance over the newly planted Oak (T3) and prevent excessive suppression. T3: Oak - No works proposed. T4: Sycamore - Reduce the overall crown by approximately 2m, with a further 1m reduction to south-facing laterals. Crown lift by 4/5m from ground level to provide clearance over the Oak (T3) and reduce the potential for suppression. T5: Sycamore - Remove to reduce the mechanical loading and stress imposed on the adjacent wall. T6: Copper Beech - Crown raise to approximately 5.5m, with additional crown lifting over the driveway to provide suitable clearance.
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2643/26/TCA Awaiting decision
Brookwell House Eworthy Germansweek EX21 5AH
T3. Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) - Fell to ground level and remove all arising material. It grows in very close proximity to, and is closely interwoven with, T1 Cherry Laurel and T2 Common Hazel, both of which have already been approved for removal under application 2057/26/TCA. The proposed works are therefore to fell T3 Sycamore to ground level, allowing the closely grouped and interwoven canopy to be dealt with as a whole alongside the already approved removal of T1 and T2.
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2651/26/COM Decided
Opp. Sunnyside Exbourne EX20 3SH
Notice of intent to install electronic communication apparatus comprising one light pole at 9 metres high (Ref: WH7M158L)
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2630/26/TPO Awaiting decision
1 Maple Close Tavistock PL19 9LL
TPO S46: Cherry tree - Crown lift on the tree, removing lower branches growing laterally over the pavement up to a height of 4.5m . Some of which are within 2.4m above the pavement. This will restore balance to the lower part of the tree. Removal of dead wood throughout the tree, most of which is lower. The final cuts are shown on the photos with a yellow line. The final cut diameters will be less the 150mm. Reasons for the work are to restore balance to the lower part of the tree as there is a much fuller growth on the southern to western sides & to alleviate obscuring the streetlamp
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2614/26/FUL Awaiting decision
Spreyton House Spreyton Crediton EX17 5AH
Change of use and subdivision of the existing dwelling to create three dwellings
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2616/26/CLP Awaiting decision
25 Chaucer Road Tavistock PL19 9AJ
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed rear and side extensions
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2620/26/AGR Decided
Agistment Farm Road From Brightley Cross To Dornaford Cross Sampford Courtenay EX20 2RT
General purpose agricultural building to be used for the storage of hay, straw and machinery
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2606/26/AGR Awaiting decision
Elmead Farm Folly Gate EX20 3AA
Formation of private ways
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2595/26/LBC Awaiting decision
Rowans 21B Park Road Hatherleigh EX20 3JS
Garden room to replace existing conservatory
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2596/26/TPO Awaiting decision
Brookfield 120 Whitchurch Road Tavistock PL19 9BQ
T3: Western Red Cedar - Remove tree Reason for works: Removal of tree required to prevent future drain damage, blockage and flooding.
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2594/26/HHO Awaiting decision
Rowans 21B Park Road Hatherleigh EX20 3JS
Garden room to replace existing conservatory
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2582/26/CLE Awaiting decision
Newbridge Shortshill Farm Sheepwash EX21 5NX
Certificate of lawfulness for existing use of building as a dwelling house and associated land as garden
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2581/26/LBC Awaiting decision
1 West Street Tavistock PL19 8AD
Raising of floor in bathroom & construction of window seats in bedrooms (retrospective)
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2584/26/TPO Awaiting decision
12 Alder Road Tavistock PL19 9LW
S46: T1: Cherry tree - Remove tree due to showing signs of deterioration and decay is setting in on many branches and some dead wood is present. Tree is located directly next to the pavement and poses a potential safety hazard to pedestrians and road users if branches were to fall, especially in winter
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2539/26/HHO Awaiting decision
Tor Down Farm Exbourne EX20 3QU
Conversion of attached garage for residential use, first floor extension and associated works
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2540/26/FUL Awaiting decision
East Luddon Thorndon Cross EX20 4NJ
Proposed slurry store
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2538/26/VAR Awaiting decision
Clovehayes Essington Road North Tawton EX20 2EX
Application for variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning consent 3563/25/HHO
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2526/26/FUL Awaiting decision
Flat 18 Bedford Court Garden Lane Tavistock PL19 8BQ
Installation of a single external air conditioning condenser unit within balcony/terrace
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2502/26/CLP Awaiting decision
Lee Farm Coryton EX20 4PE
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed detached double garage with new access track from private driveway
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2488/26/TPO Awaiting decision
23 Tremayne Rise Tavistock PL19 8RD
T1: Stand of hazel - Crown lift lowest limb by 2 metres to overhang Devon hedge by 1.5m from ground level. Tree on boundary with 17 Tremayne Rise. T2: Partial lateral crown reduction of all three branches on south-facing side by 5m to reduce overhang of Devon hedge to 1.5m. Oak facing circular patio. T3: Sycamore - Crown lift by removal of lowest three branches at 5m and 7m from ground level on the south-facing side T6: Stand of Holly – Remove as rotten at base. T7 - T10: Stand of Holly trees – Lateral crown reduction of holly branches by 3m to overhang Devon hedge by 1.5m, crown height reduction by 1.5m. T11: Oak – Lateral crown reduction of branches growing south by 2m to overhang garden by 1.5m, lateral crown reduction of lowest branch growing west into Holly by 3m. Remove dead and two lowest branches facing west and south by 5 and 3m back to trunk. T12: Oak (behind T13) - Remove lowest branch (overcrowding) length approximately 5m at trunk, 1m from ground on east-facing side. T13: Oak - Crown lift by removing back to trunk 4 small lowest branches facing south 4m from ground level. Lateral crown reduction of Southwest and West facing branches approaching house by 4.5m to overhang Devon hedge by 1.5m T14: Oak - Lateral crown reduction of lowest three south facing branches by 5m. T16: Oak – Lateral crown reduction of all south-facing branches approaching and overhanging house, hitting roof and guttering, by 5m to within 1.5m of Devon hedge. Crown lift by removing south-facing branch at 3m from ground by approximately 4m to trunk. Crown lift by removing south-east facing branch at 5m from ground by approximately 3m to trunk (previously pruned). Crown lift by removing southwest-facing branch at 8m from ground by 8m to trunk. T18: Ash - Remove lowest south-facing branch 5m from ground level overhanging garage by 6m back to trunk. Ash on boundary with 25 Tremayne Rise
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2487/26/TPO Awaiting decision
Orchard House New Road Lifton PL16 0AQ
TPO S266; T1 – Sycamore - Crown height reduction by approximately 2m, with a further 1m reduction to the southern aspect. Remove all deadwood, T2 – Sycamore - Crown height reduction by approximately 2m, with a further 1m reduction to south-facing laterals. Crown lift to provide adequate clearance over the newly planted Oak (T3) and prevent excessive suppression, T3 – Oak - NO WORKS PROPOSED, T4 – Sycamore - Crown height reduction by approximately 2m, with a further 1m reduction to south-facing laterals. Crown lift to provide clearance over the Oak (T3) and reduce the potential for suppression, T5 – Sycamore - Crown height reduction by approximately 2m to reduce the mechanical loading and stress imposed on the adjacent wall & T6 – Copper Beech - Crown raise to approximately 5.5m, with additional crown lifting over the driveway to provide suitable clearance
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2477/26/FUL Awaiting decision
Stafford Beer Farm Broadwoodkelly Winkleigh EX19 8EJ
Erection of agricultural building
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2471/26/HHO Awaiting decision
Hill Barton Okehampton EX20 1RW
Proposed extensions and alterations to dwellinghouse
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2472/26/HHO Awaiting decision
22 Dipper Drive Whitchurch PL19 9FS
Erection of porch
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2468/26/CLE Awaiting decision
Senlac Farm Hensbury Lane Bere Ferrers PL20 7LA
Certificate of lawfulness for existing use of dwelling known as Senlac Farm in breach of Condition a (agricultural occupancy) of planning consent 3.29/1974/473.
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2467/26/HHO Awaiting decision
Talisker Elston Park Churchstow TQ7 3QS
Replacement of existing outbuilding & erection of outbuilding in the garden
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2455/26/VAR Awaiting decision
Court Barton, Aveton Gifford, TQ7 4LE
Variation of conditions 2 (approved plans) and 3 (external materials) of planning consent 02/0098/01/F
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2465/26/TCA Granted
2 Manor Court Stoke Fleming TQ6 0PG
T1: Magnolia - reduce canopy next to Rectory Lane by 1.5m, raise canopy height in driveway to 3m AGL. T2: Cryptomaria - remove limb on E side at 1m AGL growing into Rectory Lane. T3: Beech – lateral reduction over neighbouring house by 2m. T4: Holm Oak - crown height reduction to 3m AGL over Manor Court parking area. T5: Sweet Chestnut - remove x2 x limbs at 3m AGL on S side over neighbouring driveway. T6: Beech – lateral reduction on N side by 1m AGL.
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2466/26/TCA Granted
Bay House Dartmouth Road Stoke Fleming TQ6 0NU
T1: Bay - reduce to 1.5m agl.
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2478/26/COM Decided
O/S 35 Stray Park Yealmpton PL8 2HF
Notice of intent to install electronic communication apparatus comprising one light wooden pole at 9 metres high (Ref: WH6V831P)
Recent decisions
Data to October 2026
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2333/26/FUL Granted
Willey Farm Willey Lane Sticklepath EX20 2NG
Erection of open sided straw barn
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2279/26/LBC Granted
The Church House Woodleigh TQ7 4DG
Re roofing of East facing roof & rebuilding of top section of North chimney stack
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2278/26/HHO Granted
The Church House Woodleigh TQ7 4DG
Re roofing of East facing roof & rebuilding of top section of North chimney stack
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1374/26/ARC Granted
Oversteps House, Studio Brixham Road Kingswear TQ6 0DY
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 5 (Surface Water Drainage), 6 (Foul Drainage), 9 (Ecology Mitigation) & 11 (Hard & Soft Landscaping) of planning consent 3552/23/FUL
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2062/26/FUL Granted
The Moorings Warfleet Dartmouth TQ6 9BZ
Refurbishment & extension of existing dwelling and associated landscaping works.
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2128/26/ARC Granted
Paradise Point Ravensbury Drive Warfleet Dartmouth TQ6 9BZ
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 6 (Hard & Soft Landscaping) and 8 (External Lighting) of planning consent 3190/25/VAR
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0616/26/FUL Granted
Land Adjacent Oak Tree Cottage Holsworthy Road Hatherleigh
The development of two dwellings and associated works
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2331/26/FUL Granted
Torr Brook Farm Grimpstonleigh East Allington TQ9 7QH
Agricultural Storage Building
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2293/26/ARC Granted
Land At Sx 552 529 Brixton
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 7 (HMMP) of planning consent 3207/25/FUL
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1782/26/HHO Granted
Soundings Riverside Road Dittisham TQ6 0HS
Extension and alterations to existing dwelling and demolition of outbuildings
The full record
Decisions between 2015 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 5,041 decisions from West Devon between 2015 and 2026, part of 5,445 applications on record. Over that period 89% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 3,916 granted against 488 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 1,810 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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0014/15/DCC Decided
Diptford Primary School, Diptford Cross To Diptford Primary School, Diptford, Devon, TQ9 7NY
DUPLICATE OF 2699/15/DCC
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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.
Decision speed
12 months to October 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 1,454 59%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 666 27%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 345 14%
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Applications by ward in West Devon
- Allington & Strete 191
- Bere Ferrers 78
- Bickleigh & Cornwood 63
- Blackawton & Stoke Fleming 166
- Bridestowe 218
- Buckland Monachorum 96
- Burrator 36
- Charterlands 195
- Dartington & Staverton 147
- Dartmouth & East Dart 422
- Drewsteignton 29
- Ermington & Ugborough 154
- Exbourne 272
- Hatherleigh 149
- Ivybridge East 89
- Ivybridge West 72
- Kingsbridge 137
- Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford 156
- Marldon & Littlehempston 118
- Milton Ford 84
- Newton & Yealmpton 292
- Okehampton North 140
- Okehampton South 51
- Salcombe & Thurlestone 535
- South Brent 137
- South Tawton 31
- Stokenham 155
- Tamarside 91
- Tavistock North 174
- Tavistock South East 131
- Tavistock South West 80
- Totnes 232
- Wembury & Brixton 145
- West Dart 217
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Common questions
How many planning applications does West Devon decide?
In the 12 months to October 2026, West Devon decided 2465 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 53 days over the 12 months to October 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many West Devon decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 2465 decisions in the 12 months to October 2026 where both dates are published, 59% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 86% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has West Devon decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 5041 decisions from West Devon between 2015 and 2026, out of 5,445 applications on record. Across that whole period 89% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in West Devon?
July 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to October 2026, with 272 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 West Devon's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.
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West Devon: 5,445 planning applications on record as of October 2026. Trailing 12 months: 2,465 decided, 90% approved, median 53 days to a decision. 2,434 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2015 and 2026: 5,041 in total, 89% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.
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