40 Green Lanes Shopping Centre Barnstaple Devon EX31 1UL

1. 4 Dec 2025

   Received by North Devon

2. 17 Dec 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 1 Apr 2026

   Decision issued: Approved

4. 26 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

North Devon granted permission on 1 April 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.

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• Vision Express 44 High Street Barnstaple Devon EX31 1BZ

  81869 Submitted 8 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Listed building consent for the repair and restoration of shopfront and windows of the upper floors

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 11 docs

• Pavers 47 High Street Barnstaple Devon EX31 1BZ

  81582 Submitted 23 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~18 May

  Application under Regulation 3 of the T&CP General Regulations 1992 notification by North Devon Council for the change of use and conversion of the 1st and 2nd floors to two residential units

  Awaiting decision Other 9 docs

• Cork And Bottle 58B High Street Barnstaple Devon EX31 1JB

  81342 Submitted 16 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  Listed Building Consent for the siting of x1 externally illuminated hanging sign, x1 large non-illuminated sign written wall sign, x2 externally illuminated lanterns, x1 non-illuminated amenity board, x5 externally illuminated flood lights

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 18 docs

• Cork and Bottle 58B High Street Barnstaple Devon EX31 1JB

  81304 Submitted 16 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  Siting of x1 externally illuminated hanging sign, x1 large non-illuminated sign written wall sign, x2 externally illuminated lanterns, x1 non-illuminated amenity board, x5 externally illuminated flood lights

  Granted Advertising 18 docs

• 11 - 12 Green Lanes Shopping Centre Barnstaple Devon EX31 1UQ

  73686 Submitted 25 Jun 2021 50 yards away

  Change of use from restricted Use Class A1 (retail only) to Use Class E at the first and second floor (amended description)

  Withdrawn Full applications 11 docs

• 115 Boutport Street Barnstaple Devon EX31 1TD

  81953 Submitted 30 Jun 2026 100 yards away

  Change of use of first floor office to a flat

  Granted Full applications 12 docs

• 82135 Granted

  17 Westfield Avenue Sticklepath Barnstaple Devon EX31 2DZ

  Loft conversion including alterations to roof and installation of rear dormer together with associated works

  Received 13 Aug, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 82055 Refused

  1-2 Shipping Chambers The Quay Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9EG

  Retrospective installation of uPVC windows

  Received 28 Jul, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 82059 Granted

  97 High Street Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9NH

  Change of use and conversion of 2nd & 3rd floor offices to 1no. residential maisonette

  Received 29 Jul, published by the council 13 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 82047 Refused

  Whitestacks Bydown Swimbridge Barnstaple Devon EX32 0QB

  Retrospective application for the erection of 3 No units of holiday accommodation

  Received 24 Jul, published by the council 5 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 81978 Granted

  Land at Ford Cross Elstone EX18 7AQ

  Conversion of redundant rural building to dwelling with retrospective access

  Received 3 Jul, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Full applications