Higher Watchcombe Farm Shute Devon EX13 7QN

1. 13 Nov 2025

   Received by East Devon

2. 12 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 8 January 2026, 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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• Orchard Cottage Higher Watchcombe Farm Shute Axminster EX13 7QN

  26/1539/CPE Submitted 6 Aug 2026 50 yards 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

• Megs Roost Higher Watchcombe Farm Shute Axminster EX13 7QN

  26/1100/DBG Submitted 11 Jun 2026 50 yards away

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

  Granted Conditions 5 docs

• Little Watchcombe Shute Axminster EX13 7QN

  26/0941/DOC Submitted 13 May 2026 100 yards 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 100 yards away

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

  Granted Full applications Extension 12 docs
  Domestic

• Homebush Cottage Homebush Shute Axminster EX13 7QN

  25/1841/LBC Submitted 23 Sep 2025 0.3 miles away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~18 Nov

  Retention of walls, stone mullion window frames and doorway on North and South elevations along with retention of roof. Reinstatement of glazing in all windows, insertion of doors and floors along with repointing.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 22 docs

• Homebush Cottage Homebush Shute Axminster EX13 7QN

  25/1840/FUL Submitted 23 Sep 2025 0.3 miles 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

• 26/2021/FUL Awaiting decision

  19 Stoneborough Lane Budleigh Salterton EX9 6HL

  Proposed single storey rear and side extensions

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/1999/FUL Awaiting decision

  Glendale Clyst St George Exeter EX3 0QJ

  Demolition of existing rear single storey extension with replacement single storey extension and formation of new internal driveway

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/1111/FUL Refused

  Flat 1 11 Marine Place Seaton EX12 2QJ

  Replacing non-functioning timber sash windows with same style white uPVC sash windows on western elevation.

  Received 9 Jun, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/1770/FUL Awaiting decision

  Roseleigh Church Road Colaton Raleigh Devon EX10 0LH

  Demolition of existing bungalow and construction of replacement two-storey dwelling

  Received 2 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/1708/FUL Granted

  Southlea Lower Broad Oak Road West Hill Ottery St Mary EX11 1XH

  Proposed rear/south extension in place of existing conservatory, new entrance door and canopy, cladding and raised patio to main dwelling; garage extension and roof alterations, including solar installation

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Full applications