Devon County Council Planning Applications

Search and explore Devon County Council planning applications. Planning Signal is your free alternative to the Devon County Council planning portal — search all recent applications, track decisions, and get alerts on new developments in the area.

Region: South West

About Devon County Council

Devon County Council oversees the administration of Devon, England, from its headquarters at Devon County Hall in Exeter. This council plays a crucial role in managing local planning applications and services across the county, making it an essential resource for anyone researching development in the area.

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Devon County Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Devon County Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Devon County Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

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Area Information

Admin district: West Devon
Parliamentary constituency: Central Devon
LSOA: West Devon 003A

Crime Statistics

15 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 12
other-crime: 2
other-theft: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Devon County Council.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Devon County Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Devon County Council

1604 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Devon County Council area.

Monitoring Stations

10 flood monitoring stations near Devon County Council.

Bickington (River Lemon)
Holbeam Dam Downstream (River Lemon)
Austins Bridge (River Dart)
Bellever (East Dart River)
Holbeam Dam (River Lemon)
Bovey Parke (River Bovey)
Ashburton Lower (River Ashburn)
Ashburton Upper (River Ashburn)
Didworthy (River Avon)
BOVEY PARKE

A brief summary of Devon County Council

There were 15 crimes reported in the Devon County Council area during the most recent period, a moderate level broadly in line with similar areas.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The Devon County Council area includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ashburton Road Cuttings SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 National Parks: DARTMOOR. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

The council area encompasses 1604 towns and villages, including Ashburton, Axminster, Barnstaple, Bideford, Buckfastleigh and Budleigh Salterton. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Devon County Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Devon County Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Devon County Council area. Unlike the official Devon County Council planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking Devon County Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across Devon County Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications Devon County Council received. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants in Devon County Council may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types in Devon County Council were full planning applications (12), outline applications (8), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 55% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 6 medium-scale applications, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.

1,750 planning appeals were lodged against Devon County Council decisions, of which 470 were allowed and 1,014 were dismissed (32% success rate).

Related Planning Guides

What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.