Planning Services

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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:


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:

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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.