81349

1. 29 Jan 2026

   Received by North Devon

2. 23 Feb 2026

   Decision issued: Prior Approval Not Required

3. 26 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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.

Prior approval applications arise where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, such as larger home extensions, changes of use to housing or agricultural buildings. The council may only consider the specific matters set out in the rules, for example transport, flooding or appearance, and in many classes the work may proceed if the council does not respond within the deadline, commonly 56 days.

More on prior approval applications in our guide

• 81353 Granted

  North Woolley at Arlington Court Shirwell Barnstaple Devon EX31 4JZ

  Approval of details in respect of discharge of conditions 3 (Biodiversity Gain Plan), 4 (HMMP), 13 (CEMP), 15 (Site Waste Management Plan), 22 (Surface Water Drainage Management Plan), 25 (Archaeology) and statutory condition (Biodiversity Gain Plan) attached to planning permission 79703 (Creation of an outdoor hub, to include improved vehicular access from the A39, car park, visitor facilities, multi-use accessible trail, a cycling skills area, natural play features and associated development (Amended plans)) (Amended description)

  28 Jan 2026 0m away Conditions
• 81653 Decided

  1 Warren Cottages Shirwell Barnstaple Devon EX31 4JZ

  Erection of an agricultural shed/workshop together with associated works (amended location/block plan)

  7 Apr 2026 0m away Full applications
• 73074 Granted

  Woolcott Farm Shirwell Barnstaple Devon EX31 4JZ

  Change of use of barn to pet crematorium

  15 Mar 2021 0m away Full applications
• 81506 Granted

  Land adjacent Track from A39 to North Woolley Farmhouse North Woolley Shirwell Barnstaple Devon EX31 4JZ

  Prior notification for the erection of a storage building

  6 Mar 2026 0m away Prior approval
• 81404 Granted

  North Woolley at Arlington Court Shirwell Barnstaple Devon EX31 4JZ

  Approval of details in respect of discharge of conditions 20 (play area) and 21 (bike skill area) attached to planning permission 79703 - Creation of an outdoor hub, to include improved vehicular access from the A39, car park, visitor facilities, multi-use accessible trail, a cycling skills area, natural play features and associated development (Amended plans).

  6 Feb 2026 0m away Conditions

• 81271 Granted

  Buttercombe Meadow Camp Site West Down Ilfracombe Devon EX34 8NU

  Prior Approval for a 60-day Temporary Recreational Campsite (resubmission of 80256)

  12 Jan 2026 Prior approval
• 81962 Refused

  Summermoor Farm Swimbridge Barnstaple Devon EX32 0QF

  Prior notification for the erection of an agricultural storage building

  3 Jul 2026 Prior approval
• 82031 Decided

  Land at Maddocks Down Ley Lane Kentisbury Barnstaple Devon EX31 4NT

  Prior notification for erection of agricultural building for livestock, machinery store & hay/feed store

  22 Jul 2026 Prior approval
• 81885 Granted

  Land at Peace Park Farm Middle Haxton Bratton Fleming Barnstaple EX31 4RW

  Prior notification for erection of a forestry storage building

  12 Jun 2026 Prior approval
• 81858 Refused

  Agricultural Building Land at Down Farm Brayford Barnstaple Devon EX32 7QQ

  Prior approval for change of use of agricultural building to a dwelling (Class Q (A &B))

  4 Jun 2026 Prior approval