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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1,227 approved · 290 refused · 141 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. Approved3768/23/TCA

    T1: Ash - fell

    Elm House, High Street, Exbourne, Okehampton, EX20 3RY

    Received 10 Nov 2023
  2. Approved0077/24/FUL

    Extension of existing tennis court building

    Ashbury Hotel Higher Maddaford Southcott EX20 4NL

    Received 8 Jan 2024
  3. Refused0025/25/AGR

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed hay, straw & machinery storage building measuring 32m (L) x 18.29 (B) x 7.01m height to ridge

    Land At Sx 458 878 Lewdown

    Received 7 Jan 2025
  4. Approved1494/24/NMM

    Non material minor amendment to planning consent 2536/20/OPA for amendment to condition 9 (lighting)

    Development Site At Sx 382 850 Fore Street Lifton PL16 0BT

    Received 7 May 2024
  5. Withdrawn3615/25/CLE

    Certificate of lawfulness for existing use of the former office accommodation as dwellinghouse

    Land At Sx 430 737 Wheal Josiah Cottages Gulworthy

    Received 9 Dec 2025
  6. Approved2453/24/TCA

    T1: Silver Birch - Fell & Remove due to tree dominating the garden & overhanging neighbouring gardens & buildings, the tree has branched at a far lower point than typical for the species applicant concerned about the risk of falling branches, especially in full leaf and in the high winds/heavy rain. The shade from the tree has changed the vernacular of what was formerly a cottage/market garden, in an area of local historical significance. The shade & spreading roots inhibit the growth of flowers, fruits & shrubs, it is situated approximately 5 mtrs from a mains sewerage manhole

    12 Dolvin Road Tavistock PL19 9EA

    Received 1 Aug 2024
  7. Decision Made1004/25/TPO

    T1: Oak - removal of two lateral limbs (as shown in photos) to reduce weight preventing future failure.

    Cricketers Cottage Chollacott Lane Tavistock PL19 9DD

    Received 31 Mar 2025
  8. Approved2478/25/HHO

    Householder application for single-storey rear side return infill extension with flat roof & roof lantern to replace existing lean-to; widening of rear staircase by excavation to improve access to upper garden; installation of double doors from first-floor rear bedroom to garden (same level); & erection of new boundary fence, works to be undertaken in conjunction with previously approved loft conversion & chimney removal (ref: 1103/25/HHO)

    2 Chapel Street Tavistock PL19 8DX

    Received 19 Aug 2025
  9. Within Consultation Period1997/26/FUL

    Change of use from C2 (Residential Institutions) to C3 (Dwellinghouse)

    Building Rear Of 1 And 2 Spring Hill Tavistock

    Received 24 Jun 2026
  10. Approved3828/24/FUL

    Construction of 28 dwellings (single & two storey) with associated infrastructure

    Development Site At Sx511893, Town Meadow, Bridestowe

    Received 2 Dec 2024
  11. Refused1255/25/PDM

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed conversion of agricultural building to 1No dwellinghouse (class C3) & for associated development (Class Q)

    Barn Opposite North Glebe Highampton

    Received 24 Apr 2025
  12. Decision Made3459/25/AGR

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for proposed new agricultural track (length 280 m x width 3.5 m)

    Land At Sx 674 962 South Tawton

    Received 24 Nov 2025
  13. Withdrawn3299/24/FUL

    Retrospective application for the siting of a shepherd’s hut to provide a temporary farm managers’ dwelling

    Willow Chip Farm Exbourne EX20 3QU

    Received 15 Oct 2024
  14. Withdrawn3139/25/HHO

    Householder application for new garage

    3 Drake Gardens Tavistock PL19 9AT

    Received 22 Oct 2025
  15. Approved0201/26/FUL

    Part change of use of land to residential garden; refurbishment of existing outbuilding to create office, gym and store incidental to host dwelling. Creation of new boundary walls and fencing; resurfacing of existing parking and turning area.

    Riverside Launceston PL15 9QX

    Received 26 Jan 2026
  16. Refused2975/24/TPO

    T1: Sycamore & T2: Beech (multi stemmed) - reduce in height by approximately 4 metres – to give neighbouring trees more space and increase light distribution to garden

    2 Bouchiers Close North Tawton EX20 2DB

    Received 18 Sept 2024
  17. Approved0891/26/HHO

    Installation of gas central heating with a flue going out of the modern extension roof

    24 Fitzford Cottages Tavistock PL19 8DB

    Received 31 Mar 2026
  18. Approved0038/24/COM

    Notice of intent to install electronic communication apparatus comprising removal of 3 x Huawei antenna to be replaced by installation of 3 x Commscope antenna, ancillary works on tower and works refreshment within the ground-based equipment cabin

    Communication Station, West Hook Farm, Okehampton, EX20 1RL

    Received 2 Jan 2024
  19. Approved1793/26/HHO

    Replacement porch extension and alterations to existing vehicular hardstanding

    1 Birchwood Close Tavistock PL19 8DR

    Received 1 Jul 2026
  20. Approved1339/25/NMM

    Non-material minor amendment to planning consent 1630/23/HHO to confirm that the doors and windows will be aluminium, not timber

    Middlemoor Cottage Middlemoor PL19 9DY

    Received 2 May 2025
  21. Approved0690/25/LBC

    Listed Building Consent for WiFi upgrade to public house

    79 80 West Street Tavistock PL19 8AQ

    Received 5 Mar 2025
  22. Approved3791/23/TCA

    T1: Ash - remove limb overhanging neighbours roof

    75 West Street, Tavistock, PL19 8AJ

    Received 14 Nov 2023
  23. Approved3530/25/LBC

    Listed Building Consent for reinstatement of flood damage to basement, including replacement of external doors in compliance with details previously approved in Planning Application 1379/21/HHO and Listed Building Consent 1380/21/LBC

    Chapel Cottage Mill Hill PL19 8NP

    Received 1 Dec 2025
  24. Approved1046/25/HHO

    Householder application for proposed annexe to replace double garage, including roof mounted solar panels

    Waddons, Butcher Park Hill, Tavistock, PL19 0EH

    Received 31 Mar 2025

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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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