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House prices in Mid Devon District Council: average £281,450, +0.1% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Mid Devon District Council received?
Mid Devon District Council received 1,141 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 93%.
How long does Mid Devon District Council take to decide applications?
Mid Devon District Council takes an average of 51 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 Mid Devon District Council?
Mid Devon District Council approves 93% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Mid Devon District Council?
Submit your representation to Mid Devon District 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 Mid Devon District Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Mid Devon District Council planning decision?
Yes. If Mid Devon District Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 260 appeals were lodged against Mid Devon District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 34% success rate.

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

About Mid Devon District Council Planning Authority

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

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.

The council area encompasses 208 towns and villages, including Crediton and Tiverton. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Mid Devon District Council received 1,141 planning applications. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (306), tree works (134), outline applications (115). 18 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

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

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