Planning Service COVID 19 Update
During the current COVID-19 situation, Mid Devon District Council will continue to process and determine planning applications as normally as possible. Officers are now carrying out site visits subject to complying with Government instructions and the Council’s own Risk Assessment process. Where site visits cannot be made, officers will continue to use site photos/ videos in order to make decisions.
The Pre Application Service will reopen from Monday 20 July 2020. Pre-Application requests will only be accepted from Monday 20 July 2020. The paid Duty Officer Enquiries will be answered by email only for the foreseeable future.
The Virtual Planning Committee meetings will continue to be held until further notice.
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Notice of public inquiry – postponed
For the appeal by Place Land Llp for 60 dwellings at Sampford Peverell
Privacy notices
Read our privacy notices for information on how we process data within the different areas of Planning
Pre-application advice
Our pre-application advice can save time, cost and frustration
Duty Planning Services
Need assistance with general planning advice? Find out about our duty planning service
Fees for Planning Applications
Who needs permission?
Find out if you need planning permission for your proposed works
Apply for permission
Get help and guidance and then apply online
Search and comment on planning applications
Search by: keyword, reference, postcode or a single line of an address
Weekly list
Check to see the most recent planning applications we've received
Decision Register Archive
View the weekly Register of Decisions issued by year
Demolishing a building
In most cases you will not need to apply for planning permission to knock down a building
Conservation
Preserving and enhancing the historic environment including conservation areas and listed buildings
Trees and hedgerows
Details regarding Tree Preservation Orders and the removal of hedgerows
Discharge of conditions on planning approvals
Commencement of development prior to the discharge of relevant conditions will render the development unlawful and could lead to formal enforcement action by the Council
Section 106 Agreements
Planning obligations, also known as Section 106 Agreements are legal agreements made between local authorities and developers
Advertisements
You may need to apply to display an advertisement on the front of, or outside, your property
Planning Handbook 2019
Planning Handbook 2019 for guidance on Planning and economic development
Appeals
Find out about the appeal process
Permission in Principle
Footpath diversion orders
How to apply to divert, extinguish and stop up footpaths and bridleways to allow development to proceed
Planning Charter
Design Review
The Design Review provides an opportunity for developers and local authorities alike to have access to some of the best built environment practitioners in the region
Performance standards
Recent quarterly performance standards
Planning Committee dates and agendas
Mobile Operators Network
Annual network update plans of all mobile operators
Devon County Council - planning
Devon County Council - Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
Permitted Development Rights
Read our privacy notices for information on how we process data within the different areas of Planning
Planning Enforcement - Reporting alleged breaches
How to report unauthorised development