Mid Devon District Council Planning Applications

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Region: South West

About Mid Devon District Council

Mid Devon District Council serves the local government area of Mid Devon in England, with its headquarters located in Tiverton, the largest town in the district. The council oversees planning applications for several towns, including Bampton, Bradninch, Crediton, and Cullompton, as well as numerous villages and rural areas. Notably, part of the district is within the Blackdown Hills, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it a significant consideration for planning and development in the region.

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Mid Devon District Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Mid Devon District Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Mid Devon District 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: Teignbridge
Parliamentary constituency: Central Devon
LSOA: Teignbridge 004E

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 Mid Devon District 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 Mid Devon District Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Mid Devon District Council

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

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Mid Devon District Council area.

Monitoring Stations

10 flood monitoring stations near Mid Devon District 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 Mid Devon District Council

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

Conservation Areas

There is 1 designated conservation area within the Mid Devon District Council area. Planning applications within or near these areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve architectural and historic character. Permitted development rights may be restricted.

Conservation areas include: No data available for publication by HE.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The Mid Devon District 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 Mid Devon District Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Mid Devon District Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Mid Devon District Council area. Unlike the official Mid Devon District 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 Mid Devon District 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 Mid Devon District Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 570 planning applications Mid Devon District Council received. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Mid Devon District Council maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types in Mid Devon District Council were full planning applications (229), tree works (101), outline applications (67). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 9 large-scale (major) developments, 12 medium-scale applications, 549 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

260 planning appeals were lodged against Mid Devon District Council decisions, of which 77 were allowed and 151 were dismissed (34% success rate).

Application Outcomes

Approved: 267 applications
Refused: 20 applications
Withdrawn: 30 applications
Awaiting decision: 253 applications

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