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 367 applications which is well below the national average of 980. The approval rate was 87% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 66% of applications were decided on time, (significantly above the national average of 59%). Stats updated July 2026 from gov.uk 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:
Thoughtful, well-considered design is often the key to securing Planning Permission, particularly on sites where others struggle to find a way forward. 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 367 applications which is well below the national average of 980. The approval rate was 87% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 66% of applications were decided on time, (significantly above the national average of 59%). Stats updated July 2026 from gov.uk 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:
Thoughtful, well-considered design is often the key to securing Planning Permission, particularly on sites where others struggle to find a way forward. Let’s discuss your project.
