Mid Devon Council approves – of planning applications, based on 4,396 real decisions analysed from the council’s public planning portal. The national average across all councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Mid Devon is closely in line with the national average.
According to PlanningLens analysis of 4,396 decided applications on record (March 2021 to September 2026), Mid Devon 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 Mid Devon council planning portal records · Data to 29 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 Mid Devon.
| Application Type | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full | – | – | 3,539 | – |
| Trees | – | – | 900 | – |
| Other | – | – | 891 | – |
| Listed Building | – | – | 716 | – |
| Change of Use | – | – | 216 | – |
| Advertisement | – | – | 54 | – |
| Prior Approval | – | – | 35 | – |
| Discharge of Conditions | – | – | 10 | – |
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.
Check My PostcodeWard-level data reveals where planning applications are most and least likely to succeed. Officers, local policies, and neighbourhood character all play a role.
| Ward | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeo | – | – | 308 | – |
| Clare and Shuttern | – | – | 301 | – |
| Lower Culm | – | – | 283 | – |
| Sandford and Creedy | – | – | 261 | – |
| Canonsleigh | – | – | 241 | – |
| Upper Culm | – | – | 230 | – |
| Upper Culm 85 | – | – | 213 | – |
| Upper Yeo and Taw | – | – | 201 | – |
| Clare and Shuttern 73 | – | – | 200 | – |
| Sandford and Creedy 82 | – | – | 186 | – |
| Canonsleigh 71 | – | – | 179 | – |
| Halberton | – | – | 176 | – |
| Cadbury | – | – | 174 | – |
| Yeo 89 | – | – | 173 | – |
| Way | – | – | 169 | – |
| Tiverton Westexe | – | – | 167 | – |
| Cullompton Outer 76 | – | – | 157 | – |
| Lower Culm 79 | – | – | 145 | – |
| Tiverton Castle | – | – | 144 | – |
| Halberton 25 | – | – | 134 | – |
| Cadbury 08 | – | – | 113 | – |
| Castle 72 | – | – | 111 | – |
| Taw Vale | – | – | 108 | – |
| Lowman 80 | – | – | 105 | – |
| Silverton | – | – | 103 | – |
Showing top 25 of 46 wards by volume. Your free property report includes the full ward breakdown.
See full ward breakdown →How Mid Devon’s planning approval rate has changed year by year, unchanged since 2021.
Bar height reflects approval rate. Colour: green ≥85%, amber ≥70%, red below 70%.
Real residential planning decisions from Mid Devon council. Each reference links to the council's own planning portal so you can verify the details yourself.
| Reference | Proposal | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| 26/01094/LBC Tiverton Westexe | Listed Building Consent for replacement of the timber framing and alteration of | Approved |
| 26/01061/FULL Way | Erection of a self-build dwelling utilising the Class Q fallback position (25/01 | Approved |
| 26/01043/HOUSE Upper Yeo and Taw | Erection of a side extension | Approved |
| 26/00973/HOUSE Cullompton Padbrook | Erection of two storey extension to southwest elevation | Approved |
| 26/01042/HOUSE Tiverton Castle | Erection of detached garage | Approved |
| 26/00968/HOUSE Clare and Shuttern | Erection of detached single garage with integrated storage area | Approved |
| 26/01065/FULL Taw Vale | Erection of a silage storage building (785 sq. m.) | Approved |
| 26/01045/HOUSE Crediton Boniface | Erection of a two storey extension and home office | Approved |
| 26/00472/TDC Canonsleigh | Technical Details Consent for the erection of 1 self-build dwelling | Approved |
| 25/00292/FULL Halberton | The erection of an industrial building (B2), detached double cart lodge for dome | Approved |
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Based on 4,396 planning decisions, the overall approval rate in Mid Devon is –. The national average across councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Rates vary significantly by ward and application type.
PlanningLens has analysed 4,396 planning decisions from Mid Devon council. – were approved and – were refused. These figures cover every decision on record for the council, March 2021 to September 2026.
The average approval rate in Mid Devon 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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