Planning permission, also known as planning consent, for your Devon home may seem daunting. However, with a bit of know-how, you can easily plan new home improvements. We have regularly been asked about the limits for Devon homes and how they can affect your home plans.
Let’s look at the common situations we have found with planning permission so you can make an informed home improvement plan.
What are the planning permission limitations for Devon homes?
The principal areas for planning permission in Devon are listed buildings, conservation areas, and areas of natural beauty. Devon is a beautiful county with evidence of occupation from Stone Age times. One aspect of planning permission is to preserve the history of an area which is why these three main planning areas are a significant consideration for homeowners living in Devon.
There is 427 grade I listed buildings, 1,237 grade II listed buildings on record in Devon, and many conservation and natural beauty areas. Below we have listed the well-known places that require planning permission:
| North Devon
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South Devon
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East Devon
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West Devon
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| Combe Martin | Ashprington | Axminster | Chagford |
| Lee Bay | Aveton Gifford | Beer | Crockernwell |
| Woolacombe | Batson | Brampford Speke | Drewsteignton |
| Croyde | Berry Pomeroy | Broadclyst | Horrabridge |
| Saunton | Bigbury | Broadhembury | LydfordMary |
| Northam Burrows Country Park | Blackawton | Budleigh Salterton | TavyMeavy |
| Westward Ho!’s Pebble Ridge | Chillington | Chardstock | Murchington |
| The Hartland Peninsula | Cornworthy | Colyford | North Brentor |
| Braunton Burrows | Dartmouth | Colyton | Princetown |
| Dittisham | Combpyne Rousdon | South Tawton | |
| East Prawle | Dunkeswell | South Zeal | |
| Ermington | East Budleigh Conservation Area | Throwleigh | |
| Ford (Holbeton) | Exmouth | Walkhampton | |
| Goveton | Gittisham | ||
| Harberton | Honiton | ||
| Harbertonford | Kilmington | ||
| Holbeton | Lympstone | ||
| Inner Hope | Musbury | ||
| Ivybridge | Otterton | ||
| Kingsbridge | Ottery St Mary | ||
| Kingston | Seaton | ||
| Kingston Littlehempston | Sidbury | ||
| Malborough | Sidford | ||
| Modbury | Sidmouth | ||
| Mothecombe | Bickwell Valley | ||
| Newton Ferrers | Salcombe Regis | ||
| Noss Mayo | Sowton | ||
| Ringmore | Stockland | ||
| Salcombe | Whimple | ||
| Sherford | Woodbury | ||
| Slapton | |||
| South Brent | |||
| South Milton | |||
| South Pool | |||
| Stoke Fleming | |||
| Stoke Gabriel | |||
| Stokenham | |||
| Strete | |||
| Thurlestone | |||
| Totnes | |||
| Tuckenhay | |||
| Ugborough | |||
| Waddeton | |||
| West Alvington | |||
| West Buckland | |||
| Yealmpton |
This may leave you wondering, are there any places left in Devon? But rest assured, with a trusted installer, like Homes Makeovers, we can guide you throughout the home improvement process and support you through the planning permission procedure.
Can I get planning permission if I live in a conservation area or area of natural beauty?
Yes, a persuasive application to get planning permission to conduct external works to your home or convert a building or build a new structure is possible. Work with your installers. They will have done this before; an installer can’t do the planning permission for you, but they can help with their years’ worth of experience.
Can I get planning permission for a listed property?
You can get planning permission for listed properties, but it is more complicated. For listed buildings, any works to alter, extend or demolish a building in a way that changes its character as a building of special interest will require listed building consent from the local planning authority.
Home improvements for Devon homeowners
If you’re looking for home improvements for your Devon home and think you will require planning permission, please don’t hesitate to contact a member of our team. We’re happy to advise you on the best home improvements for your project. You can book a consultation with us online, and we’ll offer you a free, no-obligation quote.
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