West Devon Council approves 85.4% of planning applications, based on 130 real decisions analysed from the council’s public planning portal. The national average across all councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. West Devon is closely in line with the national average.
According to PlanningLens analysis of 130 decided applications on record (November 2025 to September 2026), West Devon Council approved 85.4% of planning applications. The national average approval rate across UK councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%.
Source: PlanningLens (planninglens.co.uk) analysis of West 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 West Devon.
| Application Type | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full | 111 | 10 | 121 | 91.7% |
| Trees | 80 | 1 | 81 | 98.8% |
| Other | 60 | 12 | 72 | 83.3% |
| Discharge of Conditions | 47 | 3 | 50 | 94.0% |
| Listed Building | 24 | 0 | 24 | 100.0% |
| Prior Approval | 11 | 4 | 15 | 73.3% |
| Advertisement | 3 | 0 | 3 | 100.0% |
| Certificate of Lawfulness | 1 | 2 | 3 | 33.3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salcombe & Thurlestone | 39 | 3 | 42 | 92.9% |
| Dartmouth & East Dart | 22 | 2 | 24 | 91.7% |
| Newton & Yealmpton | 21 | 1 | 22 | 95.5% |
| Allington & Strete | 17 | 3 | 20 | 85.0% |
| West Dart | 17 | 0 | 17 | 100.0% |
| Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford | 13 | 1 | 14 | 92.9% |
| Ermington & Ugborough | 13 | 1 | 14 | 92.9% |
| Charterlands | 13 | 0 | 13 | 100.0% |
| Marldon & Littlehempston | 9 | 3 | 12 | 75.0% |
| South Brent | 10 | 1 | 11 | 90.9% |
| Okehampton North | 8 | 2 | 10 | 80.0% |
| Bridestowe | 8 | 2 | 10 | 80.0% |
| Tavistock North | 9 | 1 | 10 | 90.0% |
| Blackawton & Stoke Fleming | 10 | 0 | 10 | 100.0% |
| Tavistock South East | 9 | 0 | 9 | 100.0% |
| Milton Ford | 5 | 4 | 9 | 55.6% |
| Exbourne | 9 | 0 | 9 | 100.0% |
| Kingsbridge | 9 | 0 | 9 | 100.0% |
| Wembury & Brixton | 7 | 2 | 9 | 77.8% |
| Totnes | 8 | 1 | 9 | 88.9% |
| Stokenham | 9 | 0 | 9 | 100.0% |
| Ivybridge East | 9 | 0 | 9 | 100.0% |
| Bere Ferrers | 7 | 1 | 8 | 87.5% |
| Ivybridge West | 7 | 0 | 7 | 100.0% |
| Hatherleigh | 7 | 0 | 7 | 100.0% |
Showing top 25 of 28 wards by volume. Your free property report includes the full ward breakdown.
See full ward breakdown →Real residential planning decisions from West Devon council. Each reference links to the council's own planning portal so you can verify the details yourself.
| Reference | Proposal | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| 0940/26/FUL Newton & Yealmpton | Change of use of land to domestic garden & car parking | Approved |
| 2092/26/HHO Dartington & Staverton | Provision of a new insulated dormer structure & roof strengthening to existing d | Approved |
| 1993/26/HHO Hatherleigh | Proposed single storey extension for a bedroom, with a rear ramp and patio area | Approved |
| 2301/26/FUL Tamarside | Construction of dwellinghouse | Approved |
| 2234/26/HHO Milton Ford | Proposed extension & alterations to existing house with associated external work | Approved |
| 2575/26/NMM Wembury & Brixton | NMM to Countryside application 4117/24/ARM to change the render colours of plots | Approved |
| 1163/26/FUL Exbourne | Erection of agricultural building and associated hardstanding | Approved |
| 2083/26/FUL Allington & Strete | Erection of a general purpose agricultural building | Approved |
| 2093/26/HHO Newton & Yealmpton | Demolition of entrance lobby and conservatory. Construction of side and rear ext | Approved |
| 2248/26/FUL Dartmouth & East Dart | Demolition of existing dwelling and detached garage, construction of new dwellin | Approved |
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Based on 130 planning decisions, the overall approval rate in West Devon is 85.4%. The national average across councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Rates vary significantly by ward and application type.
PlanningLens has analysed 130 planning decisions from West Devon council. 111 were approved and 19 were refused. These figures cover every decision on record for the council, November 2025 to September 2026.
The average approval rate in West Devon is 85.4%, 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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