Homebush Cottage Homebush Shute Axminster EX13 7QN

This site has had 2 applications since 2025.

• 25/1840/FUL Awaiting decision

  Homebush Cottage Homebush Shute Axminster EX13 7QN

  Proposed conversion of building to create 1 no. dwelling, construction of standalone bat roost and resurfacing of driveway and creation of parking area.

  Submitted 23 Sep 2025 Full applications

1. 23 Sep 2025

   Received by East Devon

2. 12 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 18 November 2025, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   East Devon took a median of 43 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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• Homebush Cottage Homebush Shute Axminster EX13 7QN

  25/1840/FUL Submitted 23 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~18 Nov

  Proposed conversion of building to create 1 no. dwelling, construction of standalone bat roost and resurfacing of driveway and creation of parking area.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 24 docs
  Domestic

• Higher Watchcombe Farm Shute Devon EX13 7QN

  25/2135/FUL Submitted 13 Nov 2025 0.3 miles away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~8 Jan

  Retrospective application to retain reinstated gateway with levelled area of land for chicken shed and enclosure.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 13 docs
  Small domestic

• Megs Roost Higher Watchcombe Farm Shute Axminster EX13 7QN

  26/1100/DBG Submitted 11 Jun 2026 0.3 miles away

  Discharge of Condition for 25/2243/FUL: Condition 3 (Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan).

  Granted Conditions 5 docs

• Orchard Cottage Higher Watchcombe Farm Shute Axminster EX13 7QN

  26/1539/CPE Submitted 6 Aug 2026 0.3 miles away

  79% historically approved · decision due ~1 Oct

  Certificate of existing lawful use of Orchard Cottage and Garden Cottage as a single dwelling since amalgamation in 2020.

  Awaiting decision Lawful development 14 docs
  Domestic

• Little Watchcombe Shute Axminster EX13 7QN

  26/0941/DOC Submitted 13 May 2026 0.3 miles away

  Discharge of condition for 25/2242/FUL: Condition 3 (Materials), Condition 6 (Surface water)

  Granted Conditions 6 docs

• Little Watchcombe Shute Axminster EX13 7QN

  25/2242/FUL Submitted 3 Nov 2025 0.3 miles away

  Refurbishment and extension of existing lean-to on side of existing dwelling, all at ground floor.

  Granted Full applications Extension 12 docs
  Domestic

• 26/1829/LBC Awaiting decision

  4 Porch Cottages Church Street Sidford Sidmouth EX10 9RG

  Reduce height to chimney and cap-off the whole of the chimney

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/1935/LBC Awaiting decision

  4 Causeway Cottages Causeway Beer Seaton EX12 3LF

  Proposed single storey rear extension

  Received 29 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/1764/LBC Awaiting decision

  12 Beer Road Seaton EX12 2PA

  Replace glazed window pane only on 1no. dormer window on south elevation (W5)

  Received 28 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/1776/LBC Awaiting decision

  Stanley Cottage Whitford Axminster EX13 7PE

  Replace ceilings in sitting room and upstairs hallway with lath and plaster (like-for-like) after flood damage.

  Received 28 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/1711/LBC Awaiting decision

  Oak Cottage Snodwell Farm Post Lane Cotleigh Devon EX14 9HZ

  Various works to main house and annexe: remove lean-to extension; reinstate ceilings; underfloor heating, DPM & insulation; replace staircase & internal doors; removal & construction of new walls; new steel beam installed for roof strengthening; roof living room: replace roof, remove A-frame & trusses & reinstate historic A-frame; new insulation, timbers & steel frame; roof dining room & others: replace roof and timbers. Annexe: ceilings removed & reinstated, new steel beams installed; new party wall; floors DPM & insulation; replace internal doors with fire doors; staircase to have new balustrade & handrail; removal of wall; timber landing extended; construction of new wall; remove Upvc roof & replace with rooflight; archway blocked up with door; replacement floors. External works: all windows replaced; Rear elevation: window & door removed & central window added, rooflight replaced on first floor, window & door removed & central window added; replace fascias & guttering. 2no. bifold doors on south elevation; dormer window increased in size with Juliette balcony, ASHP, removal of chimney; exchange double door & window, 3no. rooflights, window & door removed & new window created on west elevation; hipped roof to gable on south; Bat and bird boxes

  Received 23 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings