Mid Devon is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #77 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils

for householder decisions

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Mid Devon decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

95%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #21 of 296

95%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #85 of 296

75%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (63%) #77 of 296

40%

Extended time limit

Below avg (41%) #153 of 296

88%

Minor dwellings approved

113 decided (1-9 homes)

100%

Major dwellings approved

7 decided (10+ homes)

98%

Change of use approved

40 decided

704

Total decisions

37 refused in the year to March 2026