Planning permission in Dartmoor National Park

We don't yet have enough recent decisions in Dartmoor National Park to show a reliable approval rate. The figures below cover all application types on record.

Across all application types, 91.1% of 304 applications decided were approved. Based on Dartmoor National Park's public planning register. Data last updated: 13 April 2026.

480Total applications

304Decided

91.1%Approval rate (of decided)

277 Approved+27 Refused+24 Withdrawn+0 Pending+152 Outcome not determined=480 Total

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By Development Category

All applications on record, not only the last 12 months.

Category	Decided	Approved	Refused	Approval rate
Home extensions and alterations (householder)	61	55	6	90.2%
Full planning applications	55	42	13	76.4%
Discharging planning conditions	52	52	0	no refusals recorded
Protected tree works (TPO)	33	33	0	no refusals recorded
Tree works in a conservation area	32	32	0	no refusals recorded
Listed Building Consent	25	23	2	92.0%
Other*	46	40	6	mixed types

Discharging planning conditions: no refusals are recorded in this category for this authority, so no approval rate is shown.

Protected tree works (TPO): no refusals are recorded in this category for this authority, so no approval rate is shown.

Tree works in a conservation area: no refusals are recorded in this category for this authority, so no approval rate is shown.

* Other combines smaller categories: Changing a planning condition (S73) (14), Prior approval (permitted development) (13), Minor amendment to an approved scheme (S96a) (8), Advertisement Consent (3), Class BC: Temporary recreational campsite (3), Section 19 (2), Certificate of lawfulness (confirming permitted development) (1), Permission in Principle (1), Hedgerow Removal (1).

Quarterly Trend

The most recent three years. Earlier decisions are included in the totals above but not in this chart.

Quarter	Decided	Approved	Approval rate
No trend data available

By Ward

All wards, across all years.

Among wards with at least 20 decided applications, approval rates range from 87.8% in South Hams to 92.9% in West Devon, a gap of 5.1 percentage points.

Ward	Decided	Approved	Refused	Approval rate
Teignbridge	137	124	13	90.5%
West Devon	126	117	9	92.9%
South Hams	41	36	5	87.8%

Frequently asked questions

What is the planning approval rate in Dartmoor National Park?

Across all application types, 91.1% of 304 applications decided in Dartmoor National Park were approved.

Do I need planning permission in Dartmoor National Park?

It depends on the project and the property. Many home projects fall under permitted development rights, but constraints such as conservation areas, listed buildings and Article 4 directions change what needs permission at a specific address. See our guides to permitted development rights and Article 4 directions.

Do I need a planning consultant in Dartmoor National Park?

Many home projects do not need one. A straightforward extension on an unconstrained property is often handled directly with the council, or with an architect or agent preparing the drawings. A consultant is more likely to earn their fee where the site is constrained, the council has refused similar schemes, or an appeal is in prospect. Understanding your property's constraints and the council's recent decisions first makes any conversation with a professional a better-informed one.

Planning guides

Not sure what you can build without planning permission? See our guides to permitted development rights, Article 4 directions and planning costs.

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