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5 in the last 90 days1 in the last 301 in the last 1495% approveddecisions typically take 87 days

Source: Devon County Council planning register · updated daily

Only 8 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 25 · received or decided in the last 12 months

Monkleigh Primary School, Road From Holly Cottage To Hill View, Monkleigh, Devon, EX39 5JY
Demolition of existing early years learning building and the erection of a replacement single-storey building, to provide for additional space and enhanced early years teaching facilities
PendingFull Planning ConsentReceived 21 Oct 2026DCC/4475/2026
Lee Moor China Clay Works, Lee Moor, Shaugh Prior, Plympton, PL7 5JQ
Use of land for the receipt and mixing of a number of waste productions and ‘compost like outputs’ (previously composted material) to form a blended material which is added as a soil substitute used in land restoration purposes in the China Clay area
PendingReceived 8 Sep 2026DCC/4474/2026
E M S Waste Services Ltd, Stuart Way, Hill Barton Business Park, Clyst St Mary, Devon, EX5 1DR
Retrospective planning application for the variation of conditions 5 and 11 of DCC/4255/2021 to permit fixed wash plant or machinery for inert recycling operations and the segregation, cleaning and recycling of sand and stone
PendingReceived 21 Aug 2026DCC/4473/2026
Trusham Quarry, Crockham Bridge, near Chudleigh, Newton Abbot, TQ13 0NX
EIA Screening Opinion Request regarding the importation of inert construction, demolition and excavation wastes for recycling and washing into aggregate products and for infilling within the quarry
PendingReceived 19 Aug 2026PRE/1820/2026
Land South Of The A3052 East Of The A376 And West Of Crealy Theme Park And Resort Clyst St Mary
Outline planning application for a residential-led mixed use development of up to 2,000 dwellings including market and affordable homes, access, park and bus change and mobility hub, two -form entry primary school, public open space, neighbourhood centre/mixed use area, employment area, landscaping,...
PendingReceived 29 Jul 202626/1355/MOUT

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Devon County Council received?

Devon County Council received 32 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 95%.

How long does Devon County Council take to decide applications?

Devon County Council takes an average of 87 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Devon County Council?

Devon County Council approves 95% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

How do I object to a planning application in Devon County Council?

Submit your representation to Devon County Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Devon County Council planning portal.

Can I appeal a Devon County Council planning decision?

Yes. If Devon County Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 1,750 appeals were lodged against Devon County Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 32% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Devon County Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

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Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Devon County Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

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.

The council area encompasses 1,604 towns and villages, including Ashburton, Axminster, Barnstaple, Bideford, Buckfastleigh and Budleigh Salterton. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Devon County Council received 32 planning applications. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 87 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (17), outline applications (6), discharge of conditions (2). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

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

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Devon County Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Devon County Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.