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Planning applications.

Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Devon County Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
4,180Searchable applications
43Recorded as pending
97%Approval rate · 3,452 approved or refused records
120Refused applications

3,332 approved · 120 refused · 317 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 11 Feb 1957 to 8 Sept 2026. Most recent record check: 12 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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More application records

  1. Application WithdrawnDCC/2883/2009

    WITHDRAWN - Installation of 33 Photovoltaic (Solar) panels to the south facing roof of the school

    WITHDRAWN - Lewtrenchard Primary School, Lewdown, Devon, EX20 4DP

    Received 9 Jul 2009
  2. Application Is ValidDCC/0084/1990

    Demolition of 1 no. barn unit, construct extention to double steel portal framed barn, approximately 4.5m x 18m.

    Great Stone Farm, Exeter Road, South Molton

    Received 28 Nov 1990
  3. Application WithdrawnDCC/4018/2017

    Proposed expansion of an existing waste recycling facility

    Land at Lower Challonsleigh Farm, Smithaleigh, PL7 5AX

    Received 21 Aug 2017
  4. Application ApprovedDCC/3804/2015

    Retrospective Application to raise ground level with inert material from neighbouring property

    Field off Commons Lane/Ham Lane, Shaldon, TQ14 0HW

    Received 31 Jul 2015
  5. Application ApprovedDCC/4168/2020

    Application to vary Condition 4 of consent reference DCC/3342/2012 to amend maximum tonnage from 10,000 tonnes per annum to 15,000 tonnes per annum due to increased recycling of garden waste

    Bickley Ball Shredding Site, Combsend Road East, Kingsteignton, TQ12 3DZ

    Received 25 Feb 2020
  6. Application ApprovedDCC/0724/2000

    New classroom and rescource accommodation and hard play area

    Bridgerule C of E Primary School, Bridgerule, Holsworthy

    Received Not published
  7. Application ApprovedDCC/3587/2013

    Listed building consent for replacement of defective metal and timber windows with "Crittall" conservation slim profile polyester powder coated steel

    High Bickington C of E School, Mill Road, High Bickington, Umberleigh, EX37 9AY

    Received 30 Oct 2013
  8. Application ApprovedDCC/1235/2002

    Treated sludge cake barn

    Totnes Sewage Treatment Works, Newton Road, Totnes

    Received Not published
  9. Application ApprovedDCC/0522/1998

    Renewal of tempory permission for continued use of Parish Rooms for a further ten years

    Silver Street, Berrynarbor, Ilfracombe

    Received Not published
  10. Application Is ValidDCC/0806/2000

    Outline application for the demolition of existing buildings and the erection of new retail food store

    Brian Ford's Discount Store, Severn Brethren Bank, Sticklepath, Barnstaple

    Received 10 May 2000
  11. Application ApprovedDCC/1721/2004

    Transfer station and recycling centre, access road and all associated works

    Little Stowford, Aylescott Lane, Ilfracombe

    Received Not published
  12. Application ApprovedDCC/0690/2000

    Construction of footpath which will become part of the Tarka Trail

    Venn Quarry, Landkey

    Received Not published
  13. Application Refused05/02961/2005

    Composting of shredded biodegradable waste

    Field Number 8341, Peamore Farm, Shillingford St George, Near Exeter, EX2 9SJ

    Received 8 Aug 2005
  14. Application ApprovedDCC/1267/2002

    Temporary double mobile classroom

    Ilfracombe College, Worth Road, Ilfracombe

    Received Not published
  15. Application Approved03/07712/2005

    Provision of pedestrian footway/access for schools adjoining Crowndale Road

    Land adjoining, Crowndale Road, Tavistock, Pl19 8BX

    Received 16 Jun 2005
  16. Application RefusedDCC/3629/2014

    Infill of former Bowcombe Slate Quarry and restoration to pasture

    Magnolia Barn, Bowcombe Quarry, Quarry Farm, Ludbrook, Ivybridge, PL21 0LL

    Received 20 Jan 2014
  17. Application Is ValidDCC/1254/2002

    Extension to existing estate (outline)

    Pathfields, South Molton

    Received 4 Jul 2002
  18. Application Is ValidDCC/0882/2001

    Listed Building Consent for proposed natural slate hanging and lead flashings to part of south elevation wall

    Kingsbridge Community College, Tresillian House, Fore Street, Kingsbridge

    Received Not published
  19. Application ApprovedDCC/2906/2009

    Permanent consent for composting of shredded biodegradable garden green waste, subject of temporary planning permission 05/02199/2005

    Plot 9875, Barton Farm, Shillingford Abbot, Exeter

    Received 7 Sept 2009
  20. Application ApprovedDCC/2847/2009

    Installation of photovoltaic cells on roof of main building and erection of an Energy Cabin to house Bio Mass boiler with solar panels on roof

    Salcombe C of E Primary School, Onslow Road, Salcombe, TQ8 8AG

    Received 4 Jun 2009
  21. Application ApprovedDCC/2808/2009

    Construction of infill extension to technology building

    The King's School, Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX11 1RA

    Received 14 Apr 2009
  22. Application Is ValidDCC/1273/2002

    Listed Building Consent for installation of safety railings (to match existing) to front of listed building

    High Bickington Primary School, High Street, High Bickington

    Received Not published
  23. Decision PendingDCC/4473/2026

    Retrospective planning application for the variation of conditions 5 and 11 of DCC/4255/2021 to permit fixed wash plant or machinery for inert recycling operations and the segregation, cleaning and recycling of sand and stone

    E M S Waste Services Ltd, Stuart Way, Hill Barton Business Park, Clyst St Mary, Devon, EX5 1DR

    Received 21 Aug 2026
  24. Application Withdrawn09/00292/2006

    Variation of conditions 2 and 5 of permission 56/0486/03/CM to amend the means of enclosure to the rear of the site from a stone wall to a stone wall with railings

    The Mansion, Fore Street, Totnes, TQ9 5RP

    Received 26 Jan 2006

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