West Devon includes Tavistock, Okehampton, and Hatherleigh. Planning focuses on historic towns, rural villages, and countryside development. Known for heritage buildings, market towns, and scenic landscapes, planning balances residential, commercial, and conversion projects with conservation.
In the last year West Devon decided 355 applications which is well below the national average of 988. The approval rate was 85% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 65% of applications were decided on time, (slightly above the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how West Devon performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
West Devon encompasses Dartmoor National Park and surrounding moorlands, with strict restrictions on new development to protect natural and cultural heritage.
One of the top reasons poorly prepared proposals in the Open Countryside are refused is that they fail to demonstrate a policy-supported need. To minimise that risk with bespoke advice contact us here.
In addition to acting as Planing Conultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We provide a full range of planning services, including:
We specialise in resolving complex planning challenges through thoughtful architectural design, turning constrained or difficult sites into successful Planning Permission outcomes. Let’s discuss your project.
West Devon includes Tavistock, Okehampton, and Hatherleigh. Planning focuses on historic towns, rural villages, and countryside development. Known for heritage buildings, market towns, and scenic landscapes, planning balances residential, commercial, and conversion projects with conservation.
In the last year West Devon decided 355 applications which is well below the national average of 988. The approval rate was 85% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 65% of applications were decided on time, (slightly above the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how West Devon performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
West Devon encompasses Dartmoor National Park and surrounding moorlands, with strict restrictions on new development to protect natural and cultural heritage.
One of the top reasons poorly prepared proposals in the Open Countryside are refused is that they fail to demonstrate a policy-supported need. To minimise that risk with bespoke advice contact us here.
In addition to acting as Planing Conultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We provide a full range of planning services, including:
We specialise in resolving complex planning challenges through thoughtful architectural design, turning constrained or difficult sites into successful Planning Permission outcomes. Let’s discuss your project.
