Planning authority
Mid Devon District Council
Adopted plan 6.2 years old; plan in preparation: getting started; HDT 103%.
- Plan over 5 years old
Adopted plan
| Plan | Mid Devon Local Plan Review 2013-2033 |
| Adopted | 29 July 2020 |
| Age | 6.2 years |
| Plan period | 2013–2033 |
| Housing requirement | 7,860 homes |
| Council's page | The adopted plan |
Plan in preparation
| Plan | Plan Mid Devon |
| Stage | Getting started |
| Latest event | Scoping consultation ended, 10 July 2026 |
| Next dated event | Gateway 1 self assessment, 19 October 2026 |
| Council's page | The plan in preparation |
From the national planning data platform, which can lag behind the council. Known gaps
Housing Delivery Test
| Measurement | 103% (2025) |
Applications
| Period | July 2025 to June 2026 |
| Received | 702 |
| Decided | 663 |
| Granted | 628 (95%; England 87%) |
| Refused | 35 |
| Major applications decided | 19, of which 18 granted |
| Quarter | Received | Decided | Granted | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July to September 2025 | 185 | 174 | 163 | 11 |
| October to December 2025 | 199 | 175 | 170 | 5 |
| January to March 2026 | 163 | 152 | 143 | 9 |
| April to June 2026 | 155 | 162 | 152 | 10 |
Appeals
| Decided | 1 September 2021 to 28 August 2026 |
| Planning appeals | 83: 27 allowed, 1 split, 55 dismissed |
| Householder appeals | 6: 4 allowed, 0 split, 2 dismissed |
| Allowed in full or in part | 36% (England 32%) |
Latest planning appeals
| Decided | Site | Development | Procedure | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 August 2026 | Land and Building at NGR 291441 110780 (Barn B), Commbeland Farm, Pennymoor, DEvon, EX16 8HX Application 25/01665/PNCOU | Minor Dwellings, 1 home | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 3 August 2026 | Land and Building at NGR 291170 110599 (Barn A), Coombeland Farm, Cadeleigh, Devon, EX16 8HX Application 25/01664/PNCOU | Minor Dwellings, 1 home | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 24 July 2026 | Penbrae, Stoodleigh, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 9PJ Application 25/01216/PIP | Minor Dwellings, 1 home | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 30 June 2026 | Land and Building at NGR 293039 108795 (Rashleighayes Farm), Bickleigh, Devon, EX16 8HF Application 25/01283/FULL | Minor Dwellings, 1 home | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 26 June 2026 | Manns Newton Farm, Zeal Monochorum, Crediton, EX176LL Application 25/01632/PNAG | Other minor developments | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 5 June 2026 | Sanctuary Ranch, Lane from Hittisleigh Cross to Crayford, Exeter, Devon, EX6 6LE Application 24/01763/FULL | Change of use | Hearing | Allowed |
| 6 May 2026 | Building near Rolestone Barton, Morchard Bishop, Crediton, EX17 4RY Application 25/01003/PNCOU | Change of use, 1 home | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 5 May 2026 | Land at Little Mounsen,, Cheriton Bishop, EX6 6JD Application 25/00428/FULL | Minor Dwellings, 2 homes | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 28 April 2026 | Land at NGR 310051 113426, North of Uffculme Road, Culmstock, Devon, EX15 3LA Application 25/00346/PIP | Minor Dwellings, 9 homes | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 22 April 2026 | Land at NGR 297522 108301, East of Butterleigh Inn, Butterleigh, Devon, EX15 1PN Application 23/00256/PIP | Minor Dwellings, 5 homes | Written Representations | Dismissed |
Each outcome links to the case on the Planning Inspectorate's site, where the decision letter is published.
Changes recorded
No changes recorded since the tracker started.