Planning application
81260
Specsavers Opticians Gammon Walk Barnstaple Devon EX31 1DJ
Proposal
Siting of 3 fascia signs and 1 hanging sign to shopfront
As published by the council, reference 81260
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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6 Jan 2026
Received by North Devon
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5 Mar 2026
Decision issued: Approved
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26 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About advertising applications
How this application type works
Advertisement consent controls signs, hoardings and other adverts. The council may only judge two things: amenity, meaning the effect on the appearance of the building and area, and public safety, chiefly whether a sign distracts road users or obstructs sight lines. Other planning considerations, such as competition between businesses, do not apply.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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81342 Granted
Cork And Bottle 58B High Street Barnstaple Devon EX31 1JB
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
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81304 Granted
Cork and Bottle 58B High Street Barnstaple Devon EX31 1JB
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
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81869 Granted
Vision Express 44 High Street Barnstaple Devon EX31 1BZ
Listed building consent for the repair and restoration of shopfront and windows of the upper floors
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81582 Decided
Pavers 47 High Street Barnstaple Devon EX31 1BZ
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
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81152 Granted
40 Green Lanes Shopping Centre Barnstaple Devon EX31 1UL
Removal of 3 No. antenna, 3 MHA along with further ancillary equipment and the installation of 3 antenna 6 RRUs and further ancillary equipment
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81759 Granted
Former Mountain Warehouse 81-82 High Street Barnstaple Devon EX31 1HX
Siting of non-illuminated temporary vinyls to windows and doors
Other advertising applications
In North Devon
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81712 Refused
Wren Kitchens Barnstaple Retail Park Station Road Barnstaple Devon EX31 2AU
Retrospective siting of 3x non-illuminated fascia signs and 4x poster frames
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81759 Granted
Former Mountain Warehouse 81-82 High Street Barnstaple Devon EX31 1HX
Siting of non-illuminated temporary vinyls to windows and doors
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81694 Granted
Kia Howard Avenue Barnstaple Devon EX32 8QA
Retrospective siting of 3x internally illuminated fascia signs and 3x non-illuminated dealership name signs together with 4x other signs (amended description)
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81680 Granted
Units 2-8 Sweet Briar Lane Fishleigh Road Roundswell Barnstaple EX31 3ZB
Siting of non-illuminated estate sign
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81934 Decided
Bridge House Veterinary Hospital Pilton Street Barnstaple Devon EX31 1PG
Siting of 2 non-illuminated perspex letters signs, 2 non-illuminated aluminium fascia signs and 2 non-illuminated acm panels