Devon Planning Portal: Applying for Planning Permission
The Devon Planning Portal is the official online system for submitting, managing, and tracking planning applications within the county. Designed to be simple and user-friendly, it enables applicants to upload all required documents and follow the progress of their applications. Local residents can also access the portal to view proposals and share feedback on developments in their area.
To improve your chances of approval and ensure your application meets Devon County Council’s environmental requirements, it is advisable to seek ecological advice early. Collington Winter provides specialist consultancy to guide you through every stage of the planning process.
Using the Devon Planning Portal
Prepare your application – Ensure you have all the required information and documents ready, including:
- Completed application forms (available on the Devon Planning Portal)
- Accurate site location plans and elevation drawings
- Supporting documentation, such as design and access statements
- Ecological surveys, impact assessments, and mitigation strategies
Submit your application – Upload your documents to the portal. You will receive confirmation and a unique reference number for tracking.
Public consultation – Your application will be added to the public register. Residents and stakeholders can review it and provide comments during the consultation period.
Application review – Planning officers will assess your proposal against local policies and national planning guidelines. If required, they may request amendments.
Decision – Depending on the scale of the project, the decision will be made either by a planning officer or a planning committee.
Ecological Services to Support Your Planning Application
At Collington Winter Environmental, we provide expert ecological services to support submissions made through the Devon Planning Portal, including:
- Ecological Surveys – Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs) to assess habitats, protected species, and site constraints.
- Protected Species Assessment – Surveys for bats, badgers, great crested newts, reptiles, and nesting birds in line with UK and EU law.
- Tree surveys – Assessing tree health, root protection areas, and implications of Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs).
- Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) – Measuring biodiversity and creating plans to meet the mandatory 10% net gain under the Environment Act 2021.
- Landscape Surveys – Considering the ecological and visual impacts of developments.
- Ecological Clerk of Works – On-site monitoring during construction to ensure ecological requirements are properly followed.
How can Collington Winter Assist?
Our team delivers tailored ecological consultancy to help your project meet both planning and environmental regulations. We provide thorough assessments, clear recommendations, and ongoing support – from your initial submission right through to final approval.
Call us on 01204939604, email info@collingtonwinter.co.uk, or use the contact form below to speak with one of our specialists.
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