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West Devon Borough Council
Planning applications.

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

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
2,020Searchable applications
88Recorded as pending
81%Approval rate · 1,517 approved or refused records
290Refused applications

1,227 approved · 290 refused · 141 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 8 Mar 2022 to 16 Sept 2026. Most recent record check: 22 Sept 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026
Planning information PlanningContact planning Contact-PlanningLocal plan Responses to National Planning Policy Framework consultationsPre-application advice Pre-application and planning service feesConservation areas Conservation Areas in West Devon

Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas24 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection

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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.

Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

More application records

  1. Approved2298/25/NMM

    Non-material minor amendment to planning consent 2939/24/FUL for alteration to the design of one of the buildings (Cover 2) from mono-pitched roof to pitched roof

    Merton Bungalow Station Road Bere Ferrers PL20 7JP

    Received 4 Aug 2025
  2. Approved3269/25/TCA

    T1: Beech – Lateral only reduction by up to 2m of branch length on the Southern canopy aspect only.

    Home Farm House Church Hill Whitchurch PL19 9ED

    Received 4 Nov 2025
  3. Decision Made0574/25/PHH

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for proposed single storey rear extension 3m high x 3m to eaves

    8 North Road Okehampton EX20 1BE

    Received 24 Feb 2025
  4. Approved3548/25/HHO

    Householder application to create parking area, including removal of garden and wall

    26 Drakes Park Bere Alston PL20 7AL

    Received 2 Dec 2025
  5. Part Approved / Part Refused3744/25/TPO

    T1. Beech. Reduce lateral spread of tree on NW by 2-2.5 metres to reduce overhang over care home. 2. Reduce height of tree by 4 metres. 3. Reduce Lateral spread on SE side over access way by 2 metres. Tree significantly shades the care home and overhangs access way and residential accomodation. Care home would like to reduce shading and reduce risk of branches falling on care home or accessway. T 2-8. Beech. Reduce lateral spread all trees on NW side over care home by 2.5 - 3.5 metres to prevent them from overhanging care home. 2. Reduce height of all trees by 4- 4.5 metres 3. Reduce lateral spread on SE side over car park by 2.5 metres. These 8 trees dominate the front of care home and significantly shade the front of property. Branches overhang the roof and there is evidence on the roof where branches have rubbed the tiles. Care home wants to reduce risk to roof of care home accomodation by reducing the overhang. Care home want to reduce risk to residents and visitors by reducing overhang over car parking area. T9-16. Beech. Reduce lateral spread all trees on NW side over care home by 2 - 2.5 metres to prevent from overhanging care home. 2. Reduce height of all trees by 4- 4.5 metres. 3. Reduce lateral spread on SE side over car park by 2.5 metres. Care home wants to reduce risk to residents and visitors by reducing overhang over car park area should branches fail. T17. Ash. Reduce lateral spread of tree by 2-2.5 metres throughout on all four cardinal points N/S/E/W N side over carpark/ entrance way by 2.5-3 metres. 2. Reduce height of tree by 3 metres. Tree is at the main vehicle entrance to care home. Care home are concerned about risk of Ash DB and risk presented if branches fail that over hang entrance. T18 -20. Beech . Reduce lateral spread on NW side over carpark/ entrance way by 2.5-3 metres. 2. Reduce height of all trees by 4.5 metres 3. Reduce lateral spread of beech trees on SE side over road by 3 metres. Trees significantly shade care home and entrance, Care home is also concerned about risk trees present to road users should branches fail. They would like to reduce overhang over road to reduce chance of branches falling in road. Liability of tree owner. T21 Horse Chestnut. Reduce lateral spread on NW side over carpark/ access way by 2 - 2.5 metres. 2. Reduce height of tree by 4.5 metres 3. Reduce lateral spread of beech trees on SE side over road by 2.5 metres. T22.Beech . Reduce lateral spread on NW side over carpark/ access way by 2.5-3 metres. 2. Reduce height of tree by 4.5 metres 3. Reduce lateral spread of beech trees on SE side over road by 3 metres. Tree shades front of care home. Care home is also concerned about risk trees present to road users should branches fails. They would like to reduce overhang over road to reduce chance of branches falling in road and their liability. T23. Beech.Reduce lateral spread throughout on 4 four cardinal points N/S/E/W by 3-3.5 metres 2. Reduce height by 4.5 metres. Tree overhangs care home and neighbour at Forge Cottage to NW. Care home is concerned about liability and risk of branches failing and falling on Forge Cottage. T24. Maple. Reduce lateral spread by 2.75 metres throughout on all four cardinal points N/S/E/W. Reduce height by 2.5 metres. To maintain tree longevity and ensure it does not out grow its position within garden. T25. Horse Chestnut. Reduce lateral spread by 2.75 metres throughout on all four cardinal points N/S/E/W. Reduce height by 2.5 metres. To maintain tree longevity and ensure it does not out grow its position within garden. T26. Beech. Reduce lateral spread by 2.5 metres throughout on all four cardinal points N/S/E/W. Reduce height by 3.5 metres. Tree is very large and works would mitigate risk of tree catching high winds causing branches or tree to fail. To maintain tree longevity and ensure it does not out grow its position within garden. T27. Oak. Reduce lateral spread by 2 metres throughout on all four cardinal points N/S/E/W. Reduce height by 3 metres. So as to mitigate risk of tree catching high wings causing branches or tree to fail and to maintain tree longevity and ensure it does not out grow its position within garden.

    Hart Care Nursing and Residential Home Crapstone Road Yelverton PL20 6BT

    Received 22 Dec 2025
  6. Approved0228/25/FUL

    Covering of existing cattle yard (Southern Yard)

    Coppicetown Farm Buckland Monachorum PL20 7LN

    Received 27 Jan 2025
  7. Refused4068/23/ARC

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 6 ( Sustainable Drainage Option) of planning consent 4116/17/OPA

    Borough House, Fore Street, Lifton, PL16 0BH

    Received 8 Dec 2023
  8. Approved3561/23/HHO

    Householder application for proposed extension

    Valleyside, Buddlemead Farm, Horsebridge, PL19 8PJ

    Received 23 Oct 2023
  9. Approved3954/23/TCA

    T8: Copper beech - Crown lifting to 3.0m and 2.0m lateral spread reduction only to the south eastern canopy elevation.

    Vicarage, 5A Plymouth Road, Tavistock, PL19 8AU

    Received 1 Dec 2023
  10. Approved2019/25/FUL

    READVERTISEMENT (amended plans) Erection of a dwelling following demolition of existing barn utilising the Class Q fallback position (ref: 3607/24/PDM)

    Barn At Sx 483 991 Northlew

    Received 7 Jul 2025
  11. Refused0351/24/FUL

    The proposed development is to regularise the established use of a detached garage associated with the Tollhouse as a self-contained annex (retrospective) (resubmission of 0093/24/FUL)

    The Tollhouse Greystone Bridge Launceston PL15 9PD

    Received 30 Jan 2024
  12. Approved2090/24/HHO

    Householder application for removal of existing conservatory & construction of replacement single storey extension & demolition of existing garage & construction of new two storey extension to include living accommodation on first floor & a garage on ground floor

    14 Taylors Field North Tawton EX20 2JD

    Received 1 Jul 2024
  13. Approved1193/26/NMM

    Non-material Amendment application (0034/24/FUL) for minor design modifications for operational and health & safety improvements of water abstraction infrastructure.

    Land At Sx 373 834 Lifton

    Received 29 Apr 2026
  14. Decision Made4185/23/AGR

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed covered yard agricultural building

    Beeches Barn Milton Abbot PL19 0QF

    Received 19 Dec 2023
  15. Approved3978/23/TCA

    T1: Goat Willow - reduce to ground level. T2: Laurel - reduce to ground level. T3: Acer - crown height reduction of 2m.

    25 Bannawell Street, Tavistock, PL19 0DJ

    Received 4 Dec 2023
  16. Withdrawn0285/25/FUL

    Change of use of existing domestic outbuilding to a single dwellinghouse

    Land To Rear Of Ashton House Canna Park Drive Highampton

    Received 30 Jan 2025
  17. Approved3439/24/FUL

    Extension to existing buggy store

    Yelverton Golf Club Golf Links Road Yelverton PL20 6BN

    Received 24 Oct 2024
  18. Within Consultation Period2448/26/HHO

    Conversion of existing garage and erection of first-floor extension above existing single-storey extension, together with associated external and internal alterations.

    St Maurice Down Road Tavistock PL19 9AD

    Received 1 Sept 2026
  19. Refused1018/24/HHO

    Householder application for proposed enlargement of driveway with boundary wall & installation of powered driveway gate

    78 Crediton Road, Okehampton, EX20 1NY

    Received 28 Mar 2024
  20. Approved1015/24/FUL

    Change of use of agricultural land to garden, in connection with Bale House

    Bale House Warden Farm North Tawton EX20 2BY

    Received 28 Mar 2024
  21. Approved2980/25/FUL

    Erection of general purpose agricultural building (retrospective)

    Leigh Farm Bere Alston PL20 7EF

    Received 8 Oct 2025
  22. Approved0538/25/LBC

    Listed Building Consent for demolition & re-building of external boundary wall

    7 West Street Tavistock PL19 8AD

    Received 20 Feb 2025
  23. Approved3045/24/TCA

    T1: Sycamore - Fell due to; tree has visible signs of dead branches & weak/ water damage areas, there is squirrel damage and ingress into the tree, where water has been getting into the tree, low amenity value to property, can't be seen from front of houses and surrounded by other trees and close proximity to sycamore T2 which already has permission to be removed, reduce the risk presented by tree failing or being blown over onto property conservatory, or neighbouring shed or local primary school grounds, damaging boundary fence, tree is over hanging brook / stream with risk of taking an area of the bank and hedge if it were to fall, providing more light into garden

    Clearwell Crandford Close Bridestowe EX20 4HB

    Received 24 Sept 2024
  24. Refused3774/24/FUL

    Replacement dwelling

    The Bungalow Ingleigh Green Broadwoodkelly EX19 8AT

    Received 26 Nov 2024

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