Planning application
Whiddon Down Methodist Church Chapel Hill, Whiddon Down, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 2PX
Works: Demolition Small domestic
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Proposal
Change of Use from Class F1 (Place of Worship) to Class C3 Dwellinghouse including demolition of lean to outbuilding
As published by the council, reference 0103/26
Application record
- Reference
- 0103/26
- Type
- Full Planning Permission
- Received
- 24 Mar 2026
- Ward
- West Devon
- Parish
- Drewsteignton
- Postcode
- EX20 2PX
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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24 Mar 2026
Received by Dartmoor National Park
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27 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 19 May 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
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