Planning and building control

Search, track, comment on or object to applications

Get up-to-date information on planning applications and see how an application is progressing

Making a planning application

Find out if you need planning permission, how to make an application and how to apply online

Pre-application advice, copies and searches

Take advantage of our service that offers advice before you submit your application. For information regarding pre-application advice for Barnstaple and Ilfracombe Town Centre areas please email planning@northdevon.gov.uk

The planning process

A guide to the planning process in North Devon

Trees, listed buildings and conservation

Find information on protected trees, listed buildings, conservation areas and Article 4 Directions

Planning compliance

Information about our service and how to report a concern.

Guidance on planning enforcement procedures

A guide to how we approach planning related enforcement matters

Neighbourhood plans

Applications for neighbourhood areas and information

The Self-Build register

Self-build housing in North Devon and Torridge

The Brownfield Land Register

A register of previously developed land that is available and potentially suitable for housing

Advertising and signs

Find information on what advertising needs consent and what is exempt

Street naming and numbering

How to name a street or property

Section 106 monitoring fees

Information about Section 106 monitoring and associated fees

Infrastructure Funding Statements

View our Infrastructure Funding Statements

Legal Agreement Templates

Download templates relating to the Section 106 Agreement, Deed of Variation and Unilateral Undertaking

Planning advice for farmers

Download guidance to assist those in the agriculture industry with the submission of planning applications, as well advice on permitted development for farm businesses.

Local plan

Information about our local plan, which sets out the long-term vision for the area

Update on planning applications and enquiries