Dartmoor NPA Council approves – of planning applications, based on 3,455 real decisions analysed from the council’s public planning portal. The national average across all councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Dartmoor NPA is closely in line with the national average.
According to PlanningLens analysis of 3,455 decided applications on record (March 2026 to September 2026), Dartmoor NPA Council approved – of planning applications. The national average approval rate across UK councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%.
Source: PlanningLens (planninglens.co.uk) analysis of Dartmoor NPA council planning portal records · Data to 28 September 2026 · Quote freely with attribution
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Not all applications are treated equally. Extension types, listed building consent, and change of use applications each have very different success rates in Dartmoor NPA.
| Application Type | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full | – | – | 3,032 | – |
| Listed Building | – | – | 546 | – |
| Other | – | – | 326 | – |
| Certificate of Lawfulness | – | – | 226 | – |
| Trees | – | – | 173 | – |
| Prior Approval | – | – | 171 | – |
| Advertisement | – | – | 43 | – |
| Change of Use | – | – | 31 | – |
| Discharge of Conditions | – | – | 17 | – |
A loft conversion in one ward can have a 90% approval rate. In the next ward, 55%. The free check tells you which side you're on, your free property report is emailed in minutes.
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| Ward | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teignbridge | – | – | 2,054 | – |
| West Devon | – | – | 1,883 | – |
| South Hams | – | – | 616 | – |
| Mid Devon | – | – | 10 | – |
Real residential planning decisions from Dartmoor NPA council. Each reference links to the council's own planning portal so you can verify the details yourself.
| Reference | Proposal | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| 0240/26 Teignbridge | Removal of existing porch and construction of porch including shower room and bo | Approved |
| 0233/26 West Devon | Proposed loft conversion to include two dormers (revision of approved applicatio | Approved |
| 26/0047 South Hams | Removal of the remaining fifteen Norway spruce located between the two boundary | Refused |
| 0232/26 Teignbridge | Replace existing flat roofs with pitched, reinstate single garage from carport a | Approved |
| 0221/26 Teignbridge | Occupation of residential dwelling in non-compliance with attached agricultural | Approved |
| 0245/26 South Hams | Single storey extensions to dwelling with change of use of agricultural land to | Approved |
| 0266/26 South Hams | Open front and open sided extension to cover an existing hardstand yard area | Approved |
| 0265/26 South Hams | Open front and side extension to cover existing hardstand yard area | Approved |
| 0244/26 West Devon | Agricultural replacement of a greenhouse for horticultural purposes | Approved |
| 0234/26 West Devon | Erection of first floor and side extension to existing dwelling | Refused |
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Based on 3,455 planning decisions, the overall approval rate in Dartmoor NPA is –. The national average across councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Rates vary significantly by ward and application type.
PlanningLens has analysed 3,455 planning decisions from Dartmoor NPA council. – were approved and – were refused. These figures cover every decision on record for the council, March 2026 to September 2026.
The average approval rate in Dartmoor NPA is –, but outcomes depend heavily on your specific ward, the type of extension or development you are proposing, and local planning policy. Use the free PlanningLens postcode check to get a personalised score.
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