46 48 Fore Street Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9DN

1. 4 Aug 2026

   Received by North Devon

2. 10 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 11 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 5 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   North Devon took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with North Devon for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year North Devon decided full applications in a median of 69 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 15 Portland Street Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9NL

  76684 Submitted 13 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  Conversion of the existing flat roof into a traditional flat topped mansard with dormers to house a self contained 2 bedroom apartment

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer 32 docs

• The Secret Garden 21A Portland Street Ilfracombe EX34 9NL

  79165 Submitted 19 Aug 2024 50 yards away

  Alterations to dwelling and conservatory, including associated landscaping

  Granted Full applications Extension 20 docs
  Small domestic

• The Secret Garden 21A Portland Street Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9NL

  79177 Submitted 19 Aug 2024 50 yards away

  Listed building application for alterations to dwelling and conservatory, including associated landscaping

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension 21 docs
  Small domestic

• 2 The Candar Fore Street Ilfracombe EX34 9DG

  70661 Submitted 15 Oct 2019 100 yards away

  Application for a non material amendment to planning permission 66853 (conversion of shop to form one flat) in respect of change of window detail with the addition of a Juliette balcony

  Granted Amendments Windows or glazing 6 docs
  Domestic

• The Sunset 5 The Promenade Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9BD

  70675 Submitted 18 Oct 2019 100 yards away

  Prior approval for change of use from shop (Use Class A1) to cafe / restaurant (Use Class A3)

  Withdrawn Prior approval 14 docs

• 139 High Street Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9EZ

  79555 Submitted 15 Nov 2024 150 yards away

  Part change of use from retail to residential to form one first floor flat together with refurbishment of existing 2nd/3rd floor flat and associated works

  Granted Full applications 13 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