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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 dates2,020Searchable 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1,227 approved · 290 refused · 141 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 2026Planning 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.
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More application records
- Refused3002/23/HHO
Householder application of the extension & conversion of existing Garage/Store
2 Cross Roads, Lewdown, EX20 4DP
Received 4 Sept 2023 - Approved1053/26/ARC
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Surface Water Drainage Scheme) of planning consent 0028/24/VAR
New Barn Launceston PL15 9QX
Received 16 Apr 2026 - Within Consultation Period3507/25/VAR
Application for variation of conditions 2 (approved plans), 12 (waste collection strategy), 13 (landscaping scheme), 17 (pedestrian route), 18 (provision of Devon Hedge), 22 (boundary treatment) and 24 (energy and sustainability) of planning consent 2435/23/FUL
Land At Sx 453 669 Bere Alston
Received 28 Nov 2025 - Under Consideration1785/26/VAR
Variation of condition 6 of Planning Permission F/3/23/2246/1997/4421/013 to allow the sale of food for human consumption and a café within the existing store from a total area not exceeding 250sqm
Mole Avon Stockley EX20 1QQ
Received 1 Jul 2026 - Within Consultation Period3771/25/OPA
READVERTISEMENT (revised site location plan) Outline planning application for the erection of up to 120 residential dwellings (including affordable housing), introduction of structural planting and landscaping, public open space, sustainable urban drainage system and associated works (all matters reserved except for access).
Land at SX 467 735 Callington Road Tavistock
Received 24 Dec 2025 - Refused3635/24/FUL
To convert a disused stable block into a residential dwelling
Land & Buildings at SS 550 049 Hatherleigh
Received 12 Nov 2024 - Approved0436/24/ARC
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4 (Surface Water Drainage) and 14 (Carbon Reduction) of planning consent 4600/21/OPA
Sunnymead, Launceston Road, Tavistock, PL19 8NG
Received 5 Feb 2024 - Approved3395/23/CLB
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed works to a Listed Building comprising replacement of old mortar, replacement of old lime fillet, install new lead plates in post holes, carry out all stone repairs, remove & replace previous cement repairs, additional pointing, replaced cement haunching on the hips and replace the lead work under weather vain and replace lead hips and retile necessary areas.
Jubilee Clock Tower, The Square, North Tawton
Received 5 Oct 2023 - Approved3044/24/PHH
Application to determine if prior approval is required for proposed single storey rear extension to replace existing conservatory 3.20m high x 2.90 to eaves
61 Uplands Tavistock PL19 8EU
Received 24 Sept 2024 - Approved4065/23/FUL
Regularisation of existing buildings on mixed use site - part equestrian, part agricultural
Land At Ss 501 004, Northlew
Received 8 Dec 2023 - Approved1420/26/LBC
External envelope repairs to building fabric including window repairs and render repairs
Newton House Mount Kelly Parkwood Road Tavistock PL19 0HY
Received 21 May 2026 - Approved0401/24/LBC
Listed building consent for raising the height of three chimney stacks
Holcombe Cottage, 1 Exbourne Road Cottages, Monkokehampton, EX19 8RT
Received 1 Feb 2024 - Decision Made2071/24/AGR
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed steel framed agricultural shed measuring 22.4m (length) x 11.7m (breadth) x 5.5m (height to ridge)
Highfields Farm Beaworthy EX21 5AB
Received 25 Jun 2024 - Under Consideration1017/24/TPO
T1 & T2: Oak Trees - Fell trees for clearance for telephone communication mast & T3: Beech Tree - fell tree for clearance for telephone communication mast
Wortham Farm Lifton PL16 0ED
Received 28 Mar 2024 - Withdrawn1520/24/AGR
Application to determine if prior approval is required for construction of agricultural building/ extension measuring 37m (length) x 25m (breadth) x 6.73m (height to ridge)
Merton Bungalow Station Road Bere Ferrers PL20 7JP
Received 9 May 2024 - Decision Made3315/24/TPO
T1: Elder – Remove due to exhibiting signs of poor vigour, characterized by significant dieback in the crown & to prevent any potential hazards & promote overall site health, T2: Oak - Removal of deadwood throughout the crown, Crown uplift to achieve a height of 2.5 metres from the highest ground level, Crown reduction of lateral limbs by 0.5 metres, with maximum cuts not exceeding 75 mm in circumference to enhance the trees overall shape & health, T3: Ash – Remove due to ADB & to mitigate the spread of the disease & maintain the safety of the area, T4: Ash – Remove to eliminate any potential safety risks associated with its condition, T5: Oak - Removal of deadwood throughout the crown & Crown lift to achieve a height of 3 metres from ground level, T6: Oak - Removal of deadwood throughout the crown & Crown lift to achieve a height of 2.5 metres from ground level, T7: Oak - Removal of deadwood throughout the crown & Crown lift to achieve a height of 6 metres from ground level, T8: Blackthorn - Reduction of lateral limbs extending toward the summer house by up to 1 metre, T9: Blackthorn - Reduction of lateral limbs by 1 metre on North side, T10: Blackthorn – Reduction of crown extending towards the house & the garden area by up to 1.5 metres, H11: Mixed Species Hedge (Holly, Hazel, Blackthorn) (inc T8, T9, T10) - Pruning of small lateral growth back to the fence line with a hedge cutter, maintaining the area as a managed hedge up to 2.5metres in height - The proposed tree works are essential for the safety and health of the surrounding area, promoting better vigour and shape in the remaining trees while addressing hazards posed by dead or diseased specimens
1 Kingfisher Drive Okehampton EX20 1ER
Received 16 Oct 2024 - Approved3285/23/LBC
Listed building consent to install internal secondary glazing to 11windows
24, High Street, Hatherleigh, EX20 3JH
Received 29 Sept 2023 - Withdrawn3775/24/AGR
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed agricultural shed measuring 27.5m (length) x 9.5m (breadth) x 6m (height to ridge)
Walson Barton Broadwoodkelly EX19 8EE
Received 26 Nov 2024 - Approved0974/26/TCA
T1: Beech - Removal of dead tree. T2: Beech - Removal as tree appears to be growing from a restricted rooting environment, which may compromise long-term stability. T3: Beech - removal due to excessive height and potential long term stability. T4: Beech - Removal of dead tree
Rose Cottage Milton Combe PL20 6HP
Received 9 Apr 2026 - Approved1917/25/ARC
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 (TPP) & 5 (Facing & Roofing Material) to planning consent 2792/22/FUL
Green Acres Crapstone PL20 7PJ
Received 27 Jun 2025 - Approved2154/26/ARC
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Emergency Response Plan) of planning consent 0326/25/VAR
National Bee Supplies, Hameldown Road, Exeter Road Industrial Estate, Okehampton, EX20 1UB
Received 3 Aug 2026 - Approved0274/26/ARC
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Habitat Management & Monitoring Plan) of planning consent 0226/25/FUL
Land At Ngr Sx 664 949, South Tawton
Received 3 Feb 2026 - Refused3651/23/COM
Notice of intent to upgrade & install electronic communicationapparatus(please see application form for detailed proposed works)
Cellnex 160923, Watchtower Field, Reed Farm, Sanctuary Lane, EX20 3LH
Received 31 Oct 2023 - Approved0162/25/TCA
T13: Lime - crown lift to 5m and reduce dense epidermic growth at base to increase light and clearance to dark driveway. T12: Lime - crown lift to 5m and remove x2 North branches highlighted red (photo 2) causing nuisance to neighbour and to increase light to dark driveway. T11: Lime - crown lift to 5m to increase light and clearance to dark driveway. T10: Cherry - crown lift to 5m and remove x2 East branches and x2 West branches highlighted red (photo 4) causing nuisance to neighbour to increase light to dark driveway.
The Vicarage The Parade Milton Abbot PL19 0NZ
Received 21 Jan 2025
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for West Devon Borough Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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