Planning Applications in
West Devon
West Devon is part of the South West region. Search any postcode in West Devon to see recent planning applications near you — including extensions, new builds, demolitions, and change of use applications.
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Planning Application Types in West Devon
Based on 585 applications tracked between 2026-05-07 and 2026-08-26.
Full
26% of all applications
Outline
23% of all applications
Conditions
16% of all applications
Trees
15% of all applications
Heritage
8% of all applications
Other
6% of all applications
West Devon Planning Statistics
Data period: 2026-05-07 to 2026-08-26 · Updated 2 September 2026
What PlanWatch Is Tracking in West Devon
PlanWatch currently holds 585 West Devon planning records across 377 unique postcode locations, with tracked application dates from 2026-05-07 to 2026-08-26. The most common categories in this dataset are Full (150), Outline (132), Conditions (94).
Use this page to start with a postcode search, then open the official council record for the decision notice, drawings, consultation deadline and any later conditions. That matters because a short application description rarely shows the details neighbours and buyers care about: side windows, roof forms, access, drainage, tree works, opening hours or amended plans.
Recent Planning Applications in West Devon
Latest applications submitted to West Devon council.
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 (Hard & Soft Landscaping) of planning consent 1428/25/FUL
Barns at Sx 821 541 Cornworthy
Notice of intent to install electronic communication apparatus comprising one x 8m light wooden pole (Ref: WH6NLK7X)
Land near 69 Ford Holbeton PL8 1LJ
T1: Field Maple - Crown reduction of 2.5m in height and 1.5m laterally all around is requested.
2 Scoldens Close Modbury PL21 0SN
TPO 1126: T1495 - 1x Norway Maple (not protected by TPO) - Prune secondary & sub lateral branch growth away from the neighbouring building to achieve a minimum clearance of approximately 2.0 metres. All final pruning cuts shall be made at suitable growth points, retaining the tree's natural form & main framework, T1498 - 1x Large Multi-Stemmed Crack Willow - Pollard the tree at approximately 5.0 metres above ground level, removing the upper crown and retaining the main structural framework at the specified pollard height. All final pruning cuts shall be made at suitable growth points where practicable, T1499 - 1x Crack Willow - Pollard the tree at approximately 5.0 metres above ground level, removing the upper crown & retaining the main structural framework at the specified pollard height, T5460 - 1x Crack Willow - Pollard the tree at approximately 5.0 metres above ground level, removing the upper crown & retaining the main structural framework at the specified pollard height & T1955 - 1x Horse Chestnut - Due to the significance and maturity of the tree, undertake a sensitive crown thin, selectively removing a maximum of 10% of appropriate secondary and smaller branch growth throughout the canopy to reduce areas of excessive crown density & encourage the development of the inner canopy. Works shall retain the tree's main framework, natural form and a high proportion of the foliage-bearing structure. For Justification, please refer to the Tree Condition Safety Survey
Redwood River School Old Postern Dartington Hall TQ9 6EA
Addition of first floor extension above the garage
Fresh Springs 3 Buckland Court Crapstone PL20 7UE
Official Planning Portal
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West Devon Council can only weigh objections that raise a material planning consideration. Personal disputes, loss of a view and property value are not material and are set aside. These are the grounds that do count, with what West Devon's planning officers will expect you to evidence for each.
Then write the objection letter, or check what counts as a material consideration before you start. Objections normally have to reach West Devon Council inside the 21-day consultation window.
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Data Sources
- Planning application data: planning.data.gov.uk
- West Devon council planning portal — westdevon.planning-register.co.uk
- Planning Inspectorate (PINS) appeal decisions
- Data last refreshed: 2 September 2026
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