Windows & doors in Mid Devon: Planning Permission Guide

A guide to replacing windows and doors in Mid Devon — when you need planning permission and typical costs.

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Windows & doorss in Mid Devon at a glance

96%

approved

£548

application fee

8

weeks typical

Based on 26 decided applications in Mid Devon over 12 months (25 granted, 1 refused).

Parts of eastern Mid Devon fall within the Blackdown Hills National Landscape (AONB), and a small southern part of the district lies within Dartmoor National Park — properties near these are on Article 1(5) land with restricted permitted-development rights. Around 2,590 listed buildings are recorded across the district.

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Recent windows & doors decisions in Mid Devon

The 5 most recent decided applications. Addresses redacted to postcode area.

Granted

Replacement of three existing windows with Conservation Area standard UPVC units and replace existing wood/plywood side door with new UPV…

EX162026-06-05
Granted

Details pursuant to the discharge of condition 10 of Listed Building Consent 23/00117/LBC relating to relocation of main gas ground box t…

EX162026-06-04
Withdrawn

Non-Material Amendment for 06/01013/FULL to allow minor alterations, including revised window and door positions, removal of external sta…

EX52026-05-29
Permitted with Conditions to Discharge

Listed Building Consent for renovation and refurbishment works to include internal and external alterations, relocation of bathroom, repl…

EX52026-05-28
Granted

Details pursuant to the Discharge of Condition 3 of Listed Building Consent 26/00200/LBC relating to the submission of detailed drawings …

EX152026-05-26

These are borough-wide. See the 5 nearest to your address.

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Permitted Development Rules

Replacing or adding windows/doors may need planning permission in conservation areas or for listed buildings.

Replacing windows and doors like-for-like generally doesn't need planning permission. However, in conservation areas or listed buildings, changes to the appearance of windows and doors may require consent.

Typical Costs in South West England

Window and door costs depend on the number of openings, material choice, and style.

Windows & doorsSouth West England

Typical total

£2,800£13,000

Typically includes

Windows/doorsInstallationMaking good

Typically excludes

Planning application feeBuilding regs fee

Highly variable depending on number of windows, material (UPVC vs timber vs aluminium), and style. Per-window costs typically £450–£1,300.

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Which Professionals Do You Need?

Window replacements rarely need professional services. Suppliers typically handle measurement, manufacture, and installation.

This project is unlikely to need specialist professional services beyond a competent builder.

Architect / designerNot needed

This type of project does not typically require architectural services.

Structural engineerNot needed
Party wall surveyorNot needed
Planning consultantNot needed

This guidance is based on a typical semi-detached house with no special constraints. Listed buildings, conservation areas, and attached properties may require additional professional input.

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Conservation Areas & Listed Buildings

In conservation areas, changing window materials (e.g. timber to UPVC) or styles may need planning permission. Listed buildings always need Listed Building Consent for any window or door changes.

Conservation areas

Properties in conservation areas often have reduced permitted development rights. Some project types (like side extensions) lose PD rights entirely. An Article 4 Direction can remove additional PD rights.

Listed buildings

Listed buildings (Grade I, II*, or II) have no permitted development rights at all. Any external alteration requires Listed Building Consent in addition to any planning permission. An architect experienced in heritage work is essential.

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