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.
Search West Devon Planning Applications
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Planning Application Types in West Devon
Based on 252 applications tracked between 2026-05-11 and 2026-10-19.
Full
31% of all applications
Outline
23% of all applications
Trees
17% of all applications
Conditions
12% of all applications
Other
7% of all applications
Heritage
5% of all applications
West Devon Planning Statistics
Data period: 2026-05-11 to 2026-10-19 · Updated 28 October 2026
What PlanWatch Is Tracking in West Devon
PlanWatch currently holds 252 West Devon planning records across 165 unique postcode locations, with tracked application dates from 2026-05-11 to 2026-10-19. The most common categories in this dataset are Full (77), Outline (57), Trees (44).
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.
TPO S52: T1 - Oak tree growing from Devon Bank. Reduce lateral spread throughout on all four cardinal bearings N, S E and W by 2-2.5 metres. To reduce shading over garden and mitigate risk of overhang over neighbours' garden. Crown lift by 1.5 metres from ground level. 3. Reduce height of ascending stems by 2.5 - 3 metres to reduce amount of wind tree catches. Chip waste and remove & cut any resultant timber to logs and leave. Reason for works: Tree overhangs garden and neighbour.
55 Redmoor Close Tavistock PL19 0ER
T1: Beech Tree - Reduce tree to standing monolith of 5-6m high, retained for wildlife habitat. Tree is infected with the decay pathogen Ganoderma spp, which in the advanced stages can cause major limb or truck failure. In light of a major limb breaking from this tree and its proximity to the barn, these works are requested. T2: Scots Pine - Remove tree. Tree uses Beech Tree for companion shelter and would be vulnerable to collapse following reduction of Beech Tree.
Trevaunance Chollacott Lane Tavistock PL19 9DD
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed construction of extension
1 Railway Cottages Broadbury EX20 4LG
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed single storey pitch roofed kitchen extension on to gable end of existing dwelling house
Mary Rumleigh Rumleigh Bere Alston PL20 7HN
Construction of outbuilding and domestic store
Strawbridge Stables Hatherleigh EX20 3LQ
Official Planning Portal
View and search planning applications directly on the West Devon council website.
Visit West Devon planning portal →Objecting to a Planning Application in West Devon
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: 28 October 2026
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