No 28 The Cookery 4 St James Place Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9BH

1. 22 Sep 2026

   Received by North Devon

2. 8 Oct 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 11 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 3 December 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.

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• Flat 3 Cheyne Beach Apartments Capstone Road Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9BT

  72036 Submitted 26 Aug 2020 100 yards away

  Replacement of rear window together with a new access door & creation of balcony (Part retrospective)

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 14 docs

• Bus Stop Cafe 11 Broad Street Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9EE

  75857 Submitted 1 Sep 2022 150 yards away

  Change of use from cafe to residential

  Granted Full applications 10 docs

• 13 Broad Street Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9EE

  76829 Submitted 8 Mar 2023 150 yards away

  Conversion of existing two flats to single three bedroom apartment at first, second and third floor and part change of use of ground floor to allow for Use Class E

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 16 docs
  Several homes

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

  82055 Submitted 28 Jul 2026 200 yards away

  Retrospective installation of uPVC windows

  Refused Full applications Windows or glazing 13 docs

• 46 48 Fore Street Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9DN

  82085 Submitted 4 Aug 2026 200 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~5 Nov

  Conversion of hotel to form residential dwelling & two apartments

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling 33 docs
  Several homes

• Mizpah 4 Quayfield Road Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9EN

  81638 Submitted 2 Apr 2026 200 yards away

  Listed building works external repair and maintenance for repair caused by damp problems and material failure and retrospective works to chimney pot and cowl to make building water tight.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 17 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