1/0056/2026/CPL

1. 22 Jan 2026

   Received by Torridge

2. 3 Feb 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 6 Mar 2026

   Decision issued: Application Approved

4. 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.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• 1/0857/2023/FUL Refused

  Land At Grid Reference 257515 117383 Roborough Devon

  Proposed livestock housing with hayloft

  29 Aug 2023 189m away Full applications
• 1/0094/2024/FUL Granted

  2 Rolle Cottages Roborough Winkleigh Devon EX19 8TB

  Single storey rear extension and formation of off road parking

  5 Feb 2024 241m away Full applications
• 1/0253/2024/FUL Granted

  Roborough Village Hall Roborough Devon EX19 8TB

  Single storey extension to accommodate alterations to existing toilet facilities and the addition of an accessible public toilet

  14 Mar 2024 278m away Full applications

• 1/0531/2026/CPE Awaiting decision

  Land Adjacent To Lukes Farm Sheepwash Devon

  Certificate of existing lawful development to confirm commencement of planning approval 1/0137/2023/FUL

  22 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 1/0254/2026/CPE Granted

  Barn At Great Close Bradworthy Devon

  Certificate of existing lawful development for an agricultural building.

  31 Mar 2026 Lawful development
• 1/0507/2026/CPL Awaiting decision

  Mill Cottage Bucks Mills Bideford Devon EX39 5DZ

  Certificate of proposed lawful development for replacement of existing wooden front garden fence with new stone wall and new iron rails

  14 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 1/0501/2026/CPL Awaiting decision

  Yeoldon Lodge Lower Cleave Northam Bideford Devon EX39 2RH

  Certificate of proposed lawful development for the erection of a garden shed/ gym.

  13 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 1/0354/2026/CPE Granted

  2 Stable Mews Church Lane Holsworthy Devon EX22 6EG

  Certificate of existing lawful for use of dwellinghouse (Breach of Occupancy condition)

  15 May 2026 Lawful development