West Devon planning committee decisions
9 decisions from the committee's minutes, 16 Sep 2025 to 30 Jun 2026. Each sets out what was proposed, what officers advised, what was said and how the committee decided.
22.2% decisions went against officer advice
Too few decisions so far to rank against other councils.
- Decisions
- 9
- Approved
- 66.7%
- Against officer advice
- 22.2%
- Meetings
- 8
More or less favourable than its officers?
West Devon's committee is more favourable to applicants than its officers. Officers recommended approval in 44.4% of these decisions; the committee approved 66.7%, 22.2 points more.
Too few decisions so far to compare with other councils.
Over the 9 decided applications with a clear officer recommendation.
Source: Plota analysis of West Devon's planning committee minutes and officer reports.
What it decides
6 approved, 3 refused. West Devon's minutes do not record vote counts.
Show as a table
| Month | Approved | Refused | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 25 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jan 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 26 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| May 26 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Source: Plota analysis of West Devon's planning committee minutes.
When it overrules its officers
2 of 9 decisions went against the planning officers' recommendation.
Which way
What kind of application
From the 1 of 2 with a recorded application type; one application can count under more than one.
Source: Plota analysis of West Devon's planning committee minutes and officer reports.
Recent decisions against officer advice
- House extension22 Churchill Road WhitchurchOfficers advised refusal because the first-floor extension would harm the dwelling’s prominence and the street’s uniform appearance.Approved
- Outdoor pub seatingThe Whitchurch Inn Church Hill WhitchurchOfficers advised refusal because removing parking could encourage highway parking and create additional danger for road users.Approved
Every decision
Newest first. Each links to the full write-up: the proposal, the officers' advice, what was said and the vote.
June 2026 1
May 2026 1
April 2026 1
March 2026 1
January 2026 2
- Outdoor pub seatingThe Whitchurch Inn Church Hill WhitchurchApproved
- Up to 12 homesLand At Sx 461 918 Bratton ClovellyApproved
November 2025 1
October 2025 1
September 2025 1
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