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1,227 approved · 290 refused · 141 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

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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More application records

  1. Approved3528/25/FUL

    Formation of a stone track.

    East Bowerland Farm Okehampton EX20 4LZ

    Received 1 Dec 2025
  2. Approved0635/25/ADV

    Advertisement consent for installation of new fascia signage, 1No projection sign & 1No menu board

    55 Brook Street Tavistock PL19 0BJ

    Received 28 Feb 2025
  3. Approved2167/24/TCA

    T1: Cherry - crown height reduction by up to 2.5m to reshape

    9 Manor Gardens Exbourne EX20 3RW

    Received 8 Jul 2024
  4. Decision Made2203/25/AGR

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed alteration of an existing road or highway measuring 84m (L) x 7m (W)

    Ireland Farm Coryton EX20 4PG

    Received 24 Jul 2025
  5. Approved3602/23/TCA

    T10: Cherry, T11: Lime & T12 Lime: Crown lift all to 4m over driveway to provide clearance & improve visibility along winding entrance drive

    The Vicarage, The Parade, Milton Abbot, PL19 0NZ

    Received 30 Oct 2023
  6. Withdrawn2981/25/CLP

    Certificate of lawfulness for proposed single storey side extension that extends past the original dwelling

    Corfe Maudlins Park Tavistock PL19 8ED

    Received 8 Oct 2025
  7. Approved3890/23/LBC

    Listed building consent for renovation works

    Wortham Manor, Lifton, PL16 0ED

    Received 22 Nov 2023
  8. Approved1866/26/TPO

    TPO S265: G2 - Cherry – Fell as too large for garden & is in danger of snapping branches. The canopy extensively overhangs neighbouring properties (no’s. 60 & 62) & has the potential to cause damage from snapping branches, excessive shading destroying amenity value. Replacement tree will be planted

    8 Westmoor Park Tavistock PL19 9AA

    Received 7 Jul 2026
  9. Approved1946/25/ARC

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Door Schedule) of planning consent 0535/23/FUL

    First And Second Floors, 1 West Street, Tavistock, PL19 8AD

    Received 1 Jul 2025
  10. Decision Made2214/24/PAU

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use of an existing agricultural building to Class F2(c) outdoor sport or recreation (Class R)

    West Nymph Farm South Tawton EX20 2RJ

    Received 11 Jul 2024
  11. Refused1752/25/AGR

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed agricultural storage building measuring 18.2m (L) x 12m (B) x 6.2m height to ridge

    Tor Down Farm Exbourne EX20 3QU

    Received 12 Jun 2025
  12. Approved0593/25/PAT

    Application for prior notification of proposed development for proposed telecommunications mast comprising 18m lattice tower, 6no. antennas, 18no. RRU’s, 1no. 300 and 600 dishes, 2no. cabinets, 1.8m high weld mesh fence, and ancillary development thereto by telecommunications code systems operators

    Station Road Bridestowe

    Received 25 Feb 2025
  13. Approved0173/24/LBC

    Listed Building Consent to repair vehicle impact damage to external wall

    Lifton Hall Hotel, New Road, Lifton, PL16 0DR

    Received 16 Jan 2024
  14. Approved1811/25/FUL

    Retention of barn (retrospective) to be used for mixed use of agricultural & equestrian purposes

    Moorlands Patchacott EX21 5AW

    Received 18 Jun 2025
  15. Approved3469/24/HHO

    Householder application for garden room & car port

    Tenement Barns Bondleigh EX20 2AL

    Received 29 Oct 2024
  16. Decision Made2107/26/COM

    Notice of intent to install electronic communication apparatus comprising one x 10m medium wooden pole (Ref: WH5LRM6J)

    Near South Hilltown Farm Lamerton PL19 8RR

    Received 28 Jul 2026
  17. Part Approved / Part Refused1066/24/ARC

    Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 7 (Surface Water Design), 8 (Foul Water), 9 (Landscape Scheme), 10 (Stonework), 11 (Facing / Roofing Materials), 12 (Parking) & 13 (Biodiversity) of Planning Consent 1051/22/FUL

    Higher View Farm Broadbury Okehampton EX20 4LG

    Received 3 Apr 2024
  18. Approved2032/25/ARC

    Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 6 (Landscaping Scheme) & 20 (Green Infrastructure Plan) to planning consent 00554/2013

    Land Adjacent To Callington Road Callington Road Tavistock PL19 8FY

    Received 8 Jul 2025
  19. Approved1917/24/FUL

    New access & replacement barns

    Ventown Sampford Courtenay EX20 2SR

    Received 14 Jun 2024
  20. Approved0247/24/TCA

    T1: Sycamore - Fell due to visible signs of dead branches & weak / water damage areas

    1 Crandford Close Bridestowe EX20 4HB

    Received 22 Jan 2024
  21. Approved1873/25/HHO

    Householder application for proposed extension to the rear of the existing property, separate garden room & refurbishment of existing coach house to inc photovoltaic panels

    203 Whitchurch Road Tavistock PL19 9DQ

    Received 24 Jun 2025
  22. Within Consultation Period2487/26/TPO

    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

    Orchard House New Road Lifton PL16 0AQ

    Received 4 Sept 2026
  23. Approved1960/25/TPO

    TPO S33; G1: Hazel - coppice to stump due to excessive shading and unreasonably affecting use of garden, T1: Hawthorn - coppice to stump due to lack of compassion shelter and close proximity to gutter.

    21 Sycamore Avenue Tavistock PL19 9NL

    Received 30 Jun 2025
  24. Under Consideration1918/26/FUL

    Slurry lagoon and associated landscaping

    Land At Sx 495 654 (Bickham Farm) Roborough

    Received 10 Jul 2026

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