Solar / renewables planning approval in North Devon
Based on decisions in the last 5 years, as of 23 Jun 2026.
We hold no refused solar / renewables decisions for North Devon in this period, so treat a full approval rate with caution. The council's own portal has the complete record.
Of 51 solar / renewables planning applications decided by North Devon in the last 5 years, 100% were approved. This is the council's track record for this kind of work. It is a useful gauge before you apply, not a guarantee for any one application.
Other work in North Devon
- Extension : 99% approved (266 decided)
- Demolition : 98% approved (181 decided)
- Listed building / conservation : 100% approved (180 decided)
- Tree work : 98% approved (152 decided)
- Change of use : 94% approved (141 decided)
- New dwelling : 91% approved (90 decided)
- Rear extension : 98% approved (65 decided)
- Outbuilding / garden room : 98% approved (46 decided)
Method
Approval rate = approved ÷ (approved + refused) over the public planning decisions we hold for North Devon, matched to a type of work from the application description. We lead with the last few years so the figure reflects how North Devon decides today, with the longer record as context. A rate is only shown once there are enough decided applications for it to be reliable. We publish aggregate figures only, never an individual application or applicant name. Read the full method and limits.