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Search current and historic planning applications published by West Devon Borough Council - 196 applications in the last 90 days across 39 towns and areas and 8 postcode districts. Filter applications by date, status, development type, or number of homes, view them on the map, or create a free alert for new applications.

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Source: West Devon Borough Council·Updated daily·Last checked 7 Oct 2026

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Yesterday Under Consideration 2774/26/PAA

Land At Sx 501 658 Yelverton

Prior Approval Application for proposed agricultural general storage building following determination of 2250/26/AGR

Prior Approval Application West Devon
2 days ago Within Consultation Period 2780/26/TCA

Primrose Cottage 11 Mount Tavy Road Tavistock PL19 9JB

T1: Beech - Crown height reduction by no more than 2.25m. Reduce lateral spread on all four cardinal bearing N S E and W by 1.75 - 2.25 metres through...

Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area West Devon
2 days ago Within Consultation Period 2741/26/HHO

Dove Cottage Down House Farm Mill Hill Lane Tavistock PL19 8NH

Construction of a porch

Householder Application West Devon
2 days ago Within Consultation Period 2705/26/HHO

Wychwood Green Lane Yelverton PL20 6BW

Replacement of ancillary building with new garden room

Householder Application West Devon
2 days ago Within Consultation Period 1905/26/FUL

Barn 2 At High Hayne Patchacott

Conversion of disused agricultural building into one residential dwelling.

Full Planning Application West Devon
2 days ago Within Consultation Period 2781/26/TCA

Little Church Park Whitchurch Tavistock PL19 9EL

T1 - Beech - Fell - Due to risk of falling on neighbouring property as tree has been overcrowded and lacks structure and vigour

Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area West Devon
2 Oct 2026 Under Consideration 2738/26/PAD

Pift Ltd 52, North Road Industrial Estate Okehampton EX20 1BQ

Application to determine if prior approval is required for the proposed demolition of former garden centre and commercial buildings

Prior Approval Demolition West Devon
1 Oct 2026 Under Consideration 2606/26/AGR

Elmead Farm Folly Gate EX20 3AA

Formation of private ways

Agricultural Determination West Devon
1 Oct 2026 Within Consultation Period 2380/26/FUL

Land At Sx 436 794 Longcross

Construction of livestock building

Full Planning Application West Devon
30 Sept 2026 Within Consultation Period 2757/26/HHO

Ginger Beer Cottage 31 33 Essington Lane North Tawton EX20 2DS

Nine replacement windows in vacuum double glazing.

Householder Application West Devon
30 Sept 2026 Within Consultation Period 2756/26/LBC

Ginger Beer Cottage 31 33 Essington Lane North Tawton EX20 2DS

Nine replacement windows incorporating vacuum double glazing.

Listed Building Consent West Devon
30 Sept 2026 Within Consultation Period 2647/26/TPO

Orchard House New Road Lifton PL16 0AQ

T1: Sycamore - Reduce the overall crown by approximately 2m, with a further 1m reduction to the southern aspect. Remove all deadwood. T2: Sycamore - R...

Works to a TPO Tree West Devon
29 Sept 2026 Under Consideration 2739/26/ARC

Riverside Launceston PL15 9QX

Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4 (Sustainable Drainage Option), 5 (Stone Walls) & 6 (Top-Dressing Materials) of planning c...

Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions West Devon
29 Sept 2026 Under Consideration 2737/26/CLP

1 Stephens Close Fore Street Bere Alston PL20 7AB

Loft conversion with the insertion of velux windows including velux cabrio

Certificate of Lawfulness for Proposed Use West Devon
29 Sept 2026 Within Consultation Period 2736/26/VAR

1 Birchwood Close Tavistock PL19 8DR

Application for variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning consent 1793/26/HHO

Variation or Removal of Condition West Devon
29 Sept 2026 Within Consultation Period 2079/26/TPO

2 Peryn Road Tavistock PL19 8LP

T1: Ash - Remove deadwood and reduce crown by 3m, not exceeding branch diameter of 75mm. Works required to reduce the risk of them breaking off near t...

Works to a TPO Tree West Devon
28 Sept 2026 Within Consultation Period 2471/26/HHO

Hill Barton Okehampton EX20 1RW

Proposed extensions and alterations to dwellinghouse

Householder Application West Devon
28 Sept 2026 Within Consultation Period 2724/26/FUL

Warren Wood Farm Portgate Lewdown EX20 4PU

Dismantle existing buildings and construction of dwelling and detached garage - alternative to scheme approved under Class Q 1518/24/PDM

Full Planning Application West Devon
28 Sept 2026 Within Consultation Period 2615/26/FUL

Barn At Willesley Milton Abbot

Proposed demolition of redundant barn and replacement with a single dwelling (in Lieu of Class Q consent 1471/25/PDM)

Full Planning Application West Devon
25 Sept 2026 Under Consideration 2704/26/ARC

Land Adjacent Cemetery Pool Hill Bridestowe

Application for approval of details reserved by Informative 3 (BNG) of planning consent 0783/25/FUL

Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions West Devon
25 Sept 2026 Under Consideration 2692/26/PAA

Land at SX 461 661 Bere Alston

Prior Approval Application for proposed Agricultural Building measuring 13.75m (L) x 9.3m (B) x 4.73m height to ridge following determination of 0950/...

Prior Approval Application West Devon
25 Sept 2026 Within Consultation Period 2469/26/FUL

Land At Sx 462 982 (Nr Old Rectory) Patchacott

To develop an agricultural building

Full Planning Application West Devon
25 Sept 2026 Under Consideration 2593/26/PDM

Barns Spurham Farm Thorndon Cross

Conversion of agricultural buildings to ten dwellinghouses (Class C3) & for associated development (Class Q (a+c))

Prior Approval Agricultural Building to Dwelling C3 West Devon
24 Sept 2026 Within Consultation Period 2488/26/TPO

23 Tremayne Rise Tavistock PL19 8RD

T1: Stand of hazel - Crown lift lowest limb by 2 metres to overhang Devon hedge by 1.5m from ground level. Tree on boundary with 17 Tremayne Rise. T2:...

Works to a TPO Tree West Devon
24 Sept 2026 Under Consideration 2616/26/CLP

25 Chaucer Road Tavistock PL19 9AJ

Certificate of lawfulness for proposed rear and side extensions

Certificate of Lawfulness for Proposed Use West Devon
23 Sept 2026 Within Consultation Period 2745/26/ARC

Sunnyside Rectory Hill Sampford Courtenay EX20 2TG

Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Sample Panel) of planning consent 3423/25/LBC

Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions West Devon
23 Sept 2026 Under Consideration 2674/26/ARC

Sunnyside Rectory Hill Sampford Courtenay EX20 2TG

Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Sample Panel) of planning consent 3422/25/HHO

Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions West Devon
23 Sept 2026 Under Consideration 2675/26/AGR

Glendon Farm Okehampton EX20 1RX

Application to determine if prior approval is required for an agricultural storage building

Agricultural Determination West Devon
23 Sept 2026 Within Consultation Period 2934/25/FUL

Hillside Farm Lewdown EX20 4QL

Proposed front extension

Full Planning Application West Devon
23 Sept 2026 Under Consideration 2409/26/CLB

Pinder Court King Street Tavistock PL19 0DS

Certificate of lawfulness for proposed works to a Listed Building for repairs or renewal of cast iron rainwater gutter and associated lead abutment as...

Certficate of Lawfulness for Proposed Works to a Listed Building West Devon
22 Sept 2026 Within Consultation Period 2661/26/LBC

2-4 Higher Street Hatherleigh Okehampton EX20 3JD

Amendments to approval ref: 2225/25/LBC to include the installation of 19 pattress plates at the locations of the structural ground anchors within the...

Listed Building Consent West Devon
22 Sept 2026 Within Consultation Period 2605/25/VPO

Land Adjacent To Callington Road Callington Road Tavistock

Application for modification of Section 106 Agreement on 00554/2013 and 2142/19/FUL

Variation of S106 Agreement West Devon
22 Sept 2026 Under Consideration 2660/26/ARC

Strawberry Fields, Land At Sx 375 853, Lifton

Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (Surface Water Drainage), 4 (Landscaping Scheme) ,5 (HMMP) & 6 (Trees) of planning consen...

Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions West Devon
22 Sept 2026 Under Consideration 2659/26/ARC

Moorlands Heathfield PL19 0LE

Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (WSI) & 4 (LEMP) of planning consent 0671/26/FUL

Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions West Devon
21 Sept 2026 Within Consultation Period 2643/26/TCA

Brookwell House Eworthy Germansweek EX21 5AH

T3. Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) - Fell to ground level and remove all arising material. It grows in very close proximity to, and is closely interwo...

Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area West Devon
21 Sept 2026 Decided 5 Oct 2651/26/COM

Opp. Sunnyside Exbourne EX20 3SH

Notice of intent to install electronic communication apparatus comprising one light pole at 9 metres high (Ref: WH7M158L)

28 (one month) Communication PD Application West Devon
21 Sept 2026 Within Consultation Period 2584/26/TPO

12 Alder Road Tavistock PL19 9LW

S46: T1: Cherry tree - Remove tree due to showing signs of deterioration and decay is setting in on many branches and some dead wood is present. Tree ...

Works to a TPO Tree West Devon
18 Sept 2026 Under Consideration 2645/26/AGR

Land at Sx 466 647 Bere Ferrers

General purpose agricultural building

Agricultural Determination West Devon
18 Sept 2026 Within Consultation Period 2582/26/CLE

Newbridge Shortshill Farm Sheepwash EX21 5NX

Certificate of lawfulness for existing use of building as a dwelling house and associated land as garden

Certificate of Lawfulness for Existing Use West Devon
18 Sept 2026 Within Consultation Period 2596/26/TPO

Brookfield 120 Whitchurch Road Tavistock PL19 9BQ

T3: Western Red Cedar - Remove tree Reason for works: Removal of tree required to prevent future drain damage, blockage and flooding.

Works to a TPO Tree West Devon
18 Sept 2026 Within Consultation Period 2630/26/TPO

1 Maple Close Tavistock PL19 9LL

TPO S46: Cherry tree - Crown lift on the tree, removing lower branches growing laterally over the pavement up to a height of 4.5m . Some of which are ...

Works to a TPO Tree West Devon
18 Sept 2026 Within Consultation Period 2631/26/PAA

Land At Sx 716 927 (nr Oak Tree Cottage) Drewsteignton

Prior Approval for proposed livestock building following 2139/26/AGR

Prior Approval Application West Devon
18 Sept 2026 Within Consultation Period 2539/26/HHO

Tor Down Farm Exbourne EX20 3QU

Conversion of attached garage for residential use, first floor extension and associated works

Householder Application West Devon
16 Sept 2026 Under Consideration 2620/26/AGR

Agistment Farm Road From Brightley Cross To Dornaford Cross Sampford Courtenay EX20 2RT

General purpose agricultural building to be used for the storage of hay, straw and machinery

Agricultural Determination West Devon
16 Sept 2026 Within Consultation Period 2211/26/FUL

Essworthy Lake Hatherleigh EX20 3LS

Erection of storage shed

Full Planning Application West Devon
15 Sept 2026 Within Consultation Period 2595/26/LBC

Rowans 21B Park Road Hatherleigh EX20 3JS

Garden room to replace existing conservatory

Listed Building Consent West Devon
15 Sept 2026 Within Consultation Period 2594/26/HHO

Rowans 21B Park Road Hatherleigh EX20 3JS

Garden room to replace existing conservatory

Householder Application West Devon
15 Sept 2026 Within Consultation Period 2472/26/HHO

22 Dipper Drive Whitchurch PL19 9FS

Erection of porch

Householder Application West Devon
15 Sept 2026 Within Consultation Period 2335/26/HHO

Southmoor Thorndon Cross EX20 4NF

Two storey extension

Householder Application West Devon
15 Sept 2026 Within Consultation Period 2476/26/FUL

Land At Ss 555 030 (Pressland Farm) Jacobstowe

Creation of new farm access

Full Planning Application West Devon
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48daysmedian to decide4 days faster than UK
79%decided within 8 weeks9 pts above UK
85%approved5 pts below UK
75of 366UK rank for speed

508 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026. Days run from validation to decision, the clock councils report against; Plota live figures.

Frequently asked questions

How long does West Devon Borough Council take to decide a planning application?
Across the 508 applications West Devon Borough Council decided in the last 12 months, the median time from validation to decision was 48 days, and 79% were decided within 8 weeks. The UK median over the same period is 52 days.
What proportion of planning applications does West Devon Borough Council approve?
85% of the applications West Devon Borough Council decided in the last 12 months were approved. Withdrawn applications are not counted as decisions.
Where does this planning application data come from?
Every application on this page comes from West Devon Borough Council's public planning register (westdevon.planning-register.co.uk). Plota collects it, adds a map location and a category, and links each record back to the council's own entry, which is the authoritative version.
How often is this page updated?
Plota checks West Devon Borough Council's register every day and adds new applications, status changes and decisions as the council publishes them. The register was last checked on 7 Oct 2026.
Where can I see the plans and documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports are held on West Devon Borough Council's own website. Where the council publishes a document list, it appears on the application's page here with each item linking to the council's copy; otherwise the "View original council record" link on every application opens the council's entry.

About this data

Plota holds 655 current planning applications from West Devon Borough Council, received since 20 Aug 2024, 196 of them in the last 90 days. Current records are collected from the council's public register at westdevon.planning-register.co.uk and checked every day; the last check was on 7 Oct 2026. Each record carries the council's reference, address, proposal, dates, status and decision, with a map location and Plota's classification by type and procedure added. The council's own record is the authoritative version; every entry here links to it.

Latest application from West Devon: 5 Oct 2026. We check the council's portal daily.