1/0109/2026/CPL

1. 10 Feb 2026

   Received by Torridge

2. 17 Mar 2026

   Decision issued: Application Approved

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.

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

• 1/0211/2026/CPL Granted

  4 Clinton Gardens Merton Okehampton Devon EX20 3DP

  Certificate of proposed lawful development for the erection of a single garage and hard standing for vehicular access and parking

  13 Mar 2026 64m away Lawful development
• 1/0072/2024/TCA Granted

  Bramble Bounsells Merton Okehampton Devon EX20 3DS

  Works to trees within a Conservation Area - Felling of 1no. Conifer (T1)

  29 Jan 2024 120m away Trees
• 1/0899/2023/TCA Granted

  Sandford Merton Okehampton Devon EX20 3DS

  Crown reduction of 1no. Ash tree back to main stem

  15 Sep 2023 127m away Trees
• 1/1135/2023/TCA Granted

  Bounsells House Merton Okehampton Devon EX20 3DS

  Felling of 1no. Ash tree and 1no. Cherry tree

  17 Nov 2023 134m away Trees
• 1/0170/2023/TCA Granted

  Bounsells House Merton Okehampton Devon EX20 3DS

  Felling of 1no. Sycamore (T1)

  20 Feb 2023 137m away Trees
• 1/0787/2025/TCA Awaiting decision

  Furzedon Merton Okehampton Devon EX20 3DS

  Proposed works to trees within a Conservation Area - T1 - Oak - Crown reduction by up to 3m to re-balance crown

  9 Oct 2025 163m away Trees

• 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