Planning Services
Pre-application advice. From 01 February 2010, East Devon Disctrict Council will introduce charges for some forms of pre-application advice.  For further information, and to view the scale of charges, please use this link. (126KB - PDF Help) |
East Devon District Council provides a planning service which assesses applications for planning permission within the scope of local and national planning policies. This page provides information on a number of services related, or connected, to planning. For information relating specifically to planning (Development Management), please use this link. Alternatively, the quick questions below may provide the information you require:
- What are my permitted development rights? For information relating to permitted development rights, please use this link.
- I need advice before submitting my planning application. The Planning Portal offer advice about submitting a planning application. However, if you require more local information, please contact the Council with as much information as possible about your proposal.
- I'd like to see a planning application that someone has made. Using Planning On-line, you can view full details of all new applications received by the Council.
- I'd like to comment on a planning application. You can submit comments about planning applications electronically using Planning-On-line. Alternatively, you can send your comments by post. Your comments should be received within 21 days or the date upon which the application was advertised. Our guide for objectors can be seen by clicking this link. (99KB - PDF Help)
- Can I view the decisions of the Development Management Committee, or the Planning Inspections Committee? Yes - the decisions of these committees can be seen by clicking on this link.
- I need to see the planning history of a site. This information can be seen using our Planning On-line service.
- I'm interested in the new Local Development Framework. Use this link to vist the web-page about the Local Development Framework.
- Where can I view national planning policy guidance? The Planning Portal provides information about national planning policies. Information relating to national policies can also be found on the governments Communities and Local Government web-page.
- Can I see the East Devon local plan on-line? Yes, by using this link.
- How do I obtain confirmation of compliance with planning conditions? Further information relating to this can be found here. (16KB - PDF Help) Please note that new fee charges apply from 1 May 2008.
- How do I produce a landscaping scheme? If you are required to submit a landscaping scheme, please click here to access a useful document on this topic. (4000KB - PDF Help)
The Countryside Service are responsible for managing and maintaining East Devon's beautiful countryside. Use this link to find out more about the Countryside Service and their work.
Key Planning Services
Planning Online:
East Devon District Councils' Planning Online Service provides the following facilities:
- Documents relating to planning applications available to view on-line.
- Submit comments about planning applications electronically.
- View lists of planning applications received and decisions made.
- View property details.
- View maps showing planning related information. (Note- constraints information is not available)
- Search for planning applications, properties, appeals and enforcement information.
Note- Whilst every attempt is made to ensure that records available through Planning Online are accurate the records do not constitute legally binding documentation and the Council will not be liable for any errors.
Note that the addresses used for maps produced by the Planning Online service are taken from our Local Land and Property Gazetteer. Whilst we know that the majority of properties are addressed and located correctly, there may be some errors. We are striving to achieve 100% accuracy, but please let us know if you find any errors either by snn@eastdevon.gov.uk or by phone 01395 517451.
If you wish to change the name of your property, see the Street Name and Numbering page.
Please note that it may take upto 5 working days for plans and documents associated with planning applications to be loaded onto the Planning Online service.
The Planning Portal:
The Planning Portal is a government run service. Using the Planning Portal, you can submit planning applications, plans, and planning fees electronically - Click here to make an on-line planning application. The Planning Portal also provides information, advice and guidance about the planning system.
If you require assistance completing your on-line planning application, please contact the Planning Portal directly on 0117 372 8200 or e-mail: support@planningportal.gsi.gov.uk
Development Management (Planning) Advice:
Visit this section to obtain planning advice. You can download application forms, and also view documents relating to the Development Management Committee - these documents include planning officers reports as well as Committee agendas and a schedule. Click here to view the Development Management Committee Papers.
Useful links
South West Planning Aid provides free and independent planning advice to people and community groups throughout the South West who cannot afford a planning consultant. South West Planning Aid can be contacted via their website or on 0870 850 9807.
Note: East Devon District Council accepts no responsibility for the content of external web-sites.
