Ruthfield Thorverton Exeter EX5 5NB

1. 2 Feb 2026

   Received by Mid Devon

2. 30 Mar 2026

   Decision issued: Grant permission

3. 26 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Mid Devon granted permission on 30 March 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Old Ruffwell Farm Thorverton Exeter EX5 5NB

  26/00414/HOUSE Submitted 20 Mar 2026 100 yards away

  Conversion of garage to form ancillary annex

  Granted Householder 16 docs
  Domestic

• Ruffwell Inn Thorverton Exeter EX5 5NB

  26/00715/FULL Submitted 2 Jun 2026 300 yards away

  Demolition of public house and erection of 5 dwellings and associated works

  Granted Full applications Demolition 41 docs
  Several homes

• Ruffwell Inn Thorverton Exeter EX5 5NB

  26/00076/FULL Submitted 16 Jan 2026 300 yards away

  Demolition of public house and erection of 4 dwellings and associated works

  Refused Full applications Demolition 56 docs
  Several homes

• The Oaks Thorverton Exeter Devon EX5 5NA

  21/01626/HOUSE Submitted 13 Aug 2021 300 yards away

  Alterations and extension to roof to create first floor living accommodation

  Granted Householder Extension 11 docs
  Domestic

• Old Ruffwell Farm Thorverton Exeter EX5 5NB

  26/01113/FULL Submitted 19 Aug 2026 350 yards away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~14 Oct

  Demolition of existing stables and erection of stable barn

  Awaiting decision Full applications Demolition 25 docs

• Exe Valley Farm Shop Thorverton Exeter EX5 5LZ

  26/00918/FULL Submitted 9 Jul 2026 0.3 miles away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~3 Sep

  Variation of condition 13 of planning permission 18/02000/FULL (Erection of extensions to existing farm shop) to amend the approved opening hours of the retail area and café/restaurant from 07.00-22.00 to 07.00-01.00 on Mondays to Saturdays, with no change to Sunday and Bank Holiday opening hours

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 11 docs

• 26/01292/CLP Awaiting decision

  Rose Cottage Smithincott Cullompton Devon EX15 3DE

  Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed conversion of garage to ground floor bedroom, shower room and utility

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01070/CLU Granted

  Land and Buildings at NGR 277198 93872 (Horselake Farm) Cheriton Bishop Devon

  Certificate of lawfulness for the existing use of outbuilding for light industrial purposes only for a period in excess of 10 years

  Received 11 Aug, published by the council 16 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01269/CLP Awaiting decision

  Nedlands Alexandra Road Crediton Devon EX17 2DH

  Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed installation of two dormer windows, three rooflights and the formation of a new window opening on the west elevation, in connection with the conversion of loft to habitable accommodation

  Received 23 Sep, published by the council 30 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01245/CLU Awaiting decision

  Land and Buildings at NGR 318115 111253 (Trood's Cottage) Clayhidon Devon

  Certificate of lawfulness to establish the lawful commencement of development approved under planning permission 23/01058/FULL - Restoration and erection of extension to Trood's Cottage and erection of garden shed

  Received 23 Sep, published by the council 30 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00981/CLP Granted

  Creedy Mill Kennerleigh Crediton Devon EX17 4RU

  Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed conversion of integrated garage to create new office within the confines of the existing space and replacement of existing garage door to front elevation with new window

  Received 24 Jul, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Lawful development