PlanningTrack
Get started

England · Local authority

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1,227 approved · 290 refused · 141 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.

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

Interactive planning map loads with JavaScript. Dataset sources are linked below.

Download Article 4 coverage for all authorities (CSV)

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. Refused3471/24/TPO

    T1 & T2: Oaks - Reduce branches on W side growing out towards property by 0.5 metres to reduce overhang over house and driveway. T3 & T4: Oaks - Reduce branches on W side growing out over driveway by 1.5 - 2 metres to reduce overhang over drive and garden. T5 & T6: Oaks - Reduce branches on W side growing over drive and neighbours’ property by 1.25 - 1.75 metres to reduce overhang over drive and neighbour.

    Boundary Cottage Brook Lane Tavistock PL19 9DP

    Received 29 Oct 2024
  2. Refused2102/26/AGR

    Erection of Agricultural Building

    Great Cocktree North Tawton EX20 2BQ

    Received 29 Jul 2026
  3. Approved0086/25/TPO

    T1: Macrocarpa - Fell to ground level - the tree has lost approximately 50% of its crown in recent storms and snow conditions leaving multiple damaged limbs with new potential fail points

    4 Bouchiers Close North Tawton EX20 2DB

    Received 14 Jan 2025
  4. Approved0352/25/FUL

    Change of use from E(c)(i) Financial Services building to mixed use building consisting of three ground floor E(a) Commercial units and three first and second floor C3(a) apartments

    6 Bedford Square Tavistock PL19 0BU

    Received 6 Feb 2025
  5. Approved0131/24/TCA

    T1 & T2: Ash - Re-pollard to 3m from ground level. T3: Apple - crown thin by up to 20%, crown reduction by up to 1m. T4: Cherry - crown reduction by up to 2m.

    Victoria Cottage Oakfield Road Hatherleigh EX20 3JT

    Received 12 Jan 2024
  6. Approved3931/24/HHO

    Householder application for replacement slate roof & inc sensitive integration of PV Panels

    30 Station Road, Okehampton, EX20 1EA

    Received 6 Dec 2024
  7. Approved1246/26/ARC

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 2 (Surface Water Drainage Scheme) of planning consent 2660/25/FUL

    Land At Ss 673 015 North Tawton

    Received 6 May 2026
  8. Approved2750/24/TPO

    T1 & T2: Ash - remove due to dieback.

    Coach House Axtown Lane Yelverton PL20 6BU

    Received 15 Aug 2024
  9. Approved2593/24/TCA

    T1: Blue Gum Eucalyptus - crown height reduction at 8m from ground level, lateral crown reduction on NE side by 5m to maintain size.

    The Lawns Care Home, 52 Plymouth Road, Tavistock, PL19 8BU

    Received 12 Aug 2024
  10. Approved3601/25/VPO

    Application for modification of Section 106 Agreement on 0159/22/VAR

    Development Site At Sx 383 851, Fore Street, Lifton

    Received 4 Dec 2025
  11. Approved2871/25/PIP

    Application for permission in principle for the residential development of land

    Land at SS 605 020 Holeboook Lane Exbourne Okehampton

    Received 24 Sept 2025
  12. Approved3638/23/ARC

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 (SurfacingMaterials) of planning consent 2584/23/FUL

    Rathkenny Stud, Higher Lowton Stables, Bondleigh, EX20 2AL

    Received 30 Oct 2023
  13. Refused1341/25/PDM

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use of agricultural buildings/barns to 1No dwellinghouse (class C3) & for associated development (Class Q (a+b))

    Solland Farm Exbourne EX20 3QT

    Received 2 May 2025
  14. Approved4284/23/COM

    Notice of intention to install Electronic Communication Apparatus comprising of x3 additional antennas, x1 GPS module, ancillary antenna support apparatus, additional x3 supporting equipment cabinets.

    Communication Station, Lydford, Okehampton, EX20 4BP

    Received 22 Dec 2023
  15. Approved0524/26/TCA

    T1: Oak Tree - reduce in height by up to 2.5m, reduce all sides by up to 2m, to reduce wind sail weight, large cavity in base.

    Park Cottage Eworthy Germansweek EX21 5AH

    Received 24 Feb 2026
  16. Approved0727/24/FUL

    Retrospective change of use of ground floor from commercial (Class E) to residential use (Class C3)

    6 Market Street Hatherleigh Okehampton EX20 3JN

    Received 1 Mar 2024
  17. Approved2732/24/LBC

    Listed building consent for modernisation & alterations to the layout

    4 Westbridge Cottages Plymouth Road Tavistock PL19 8DQ

    Received 23 Aug 2024
  18. Approved3109/25/LBC

    Listed Building Consent for proposed ATM & signage removal

    Lloyds Fore Street Okehampton EX20 1HJ

    Received 20 Oct 2025
  19. Approved0676/25/HHO

    Householder application for proposed single storey rear extension

    7 Oakfield Road Hatherleigh EX20 3JT

    Received 4 Mar 2025
  20. Approved2882/24/TCA

    T1 (tag 101): Oak - remove deadwood and block out ivy at base. Crown lift to 4.5 meters from ground level. T2 (tag 102): Oak - remove deadwood and blockout ivy at base. Crown lift to 4.5 meters from ground level. T3 (tag 103): Oak - remove deadwood and blockout ivy at base. T4 (tag 104): Oak - remove deadwood and blockout ivy at base. T5 Oak, Crown reduction by a maximum of 2m high in height and 2ms to the limb over the church driveway . T6 Horsechestnut, Crown lift to 4M to be achieved solely by the removal of pendulous not primary branches no grearter than 100mm in diameter. T7 (tag 107): 3 x Ash (2 of which are twin stemmed x?), block out ivy at base of tree (tree shows signs of recovery from disease, monitor). T8 (tag 108): 1 x Ash (twin stemmed) - block out ivy at base of tree (tree shows signs of recovery from disease, monitor). T10 (tag 110): Sycamore - remove deadwood and block out ivy at base, crown lift to 4m above church ground and 6m above road. T11 (tag 111): Lime - remove deadwood and hung up branch (branch located on all sides at approx. 6 meters from ground level), crown lift to 4m above church ground and 6m above road. T12 (tag 112): Lime - remove deadwood, crown lift to 4m above church ground and 6m above road. T13 (tag 113): Lime - remove deadwood, crown lift to 4m above church ground and 6m above road. T14 (tag 114): Lime - remove deadwood, crown lift to 4m above church ground and 6m above road. T15 (tag 115): Lime - remove deadwood, crown lift to 4m above church ground and 6m above road. T16 (tag 116): Horse Chestnut - remove deadwood and block cut ivy at base, (check remainder of limbs at height). T17 (tag 117): Horse Chestnut - reduce x 1 remaining primary stem above the large wound back to fork area to prevent further windthrow risk leaving sound limbs for regrowth and shorten 2 limbs growing over church yard by 2m. Leave main trunk at wildlife habitat.

    St Johns Church Stowford Lewdown EX20 4BZ

    Received 9 Sept 2024
  21. Approved1312/24/ARC

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 6 (External Finishes) of planning consent 2879/22/ARM

    Development Site At Sx 382 850, Fore Street, Lifton

    Received 22 Apr 2024
  22. Approved3458/25/HHO

    Householder application for alterations & extensions to existing dwelling & erection of garden shed

    1 Deer Park Road Tavistock PL19 9HF

    Received 24 Nov 2025
  23. Approved0548/25/FUL

    Extend existing garage

    Meldon Garage Tavistock Road Okehampton EX20 4LR

    Received 21 Feb 2025
  24. Approved2598/25/TCA

    T1: Sycamore - Crown reduction by approximately 2.5 metres, Lateral branch reduction by up to 2.5 metres on all sides, including overhanging branches extending into neighbouring gardens & towards adjacent structures. T2: Holly: Crown reduction by approximately 2.5 metres to reduce overall size & allow increased light penetration.

    11 & 12 Bannawell Street Tavistock PL19 0DJ

    Received 2 Sept 2025

Records are ordered by application ID, not submission date. Use search to find a particular address or proposal.

View all applications

Researching a proposal in West Devon Borough Council

Start with the address or application reference. Open a record to read the proposal, dates and available documents, then check the official register for the latest plans and consultation details. If nothing appears, check coverage before treating the result as a complete planning history.

How to search planning applications

Guides to planning records

All planning guides

  • Understanding planning · 13 min read

    Planning application documents: what to read first

    Understand planning application documents, officer reports and decision notices. Use a reading checklist, document table and worked example to inspect a case.

    UK research
    Published Updated

  • Understanding planning · 13 min read

    Planning permission drawings: how to read plans

    Read planning drawings, floor plans, elevations and sections. Use labelled diagrams, a drawing comparison table and revision checks to understand a proposal.

    UK research
    Published Updated

  • Property research · 13 min read

    Planning approval rates: how to read council statistics

    Understand planning approval rates with an interactive calculator, worked examples and comparison table. Check sample sizes, outcomes and coverage before comparing.

    UK research
    Published Updated

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.

Check collection coverage

More planning authorities in England

Browse all authorities