The Big Sheep Abbotsham Bideford Devon EX39 5AP

This site has had 2 applications since 2024: 1 approved, 1 refused.

• 1/0266/2026/CPE Granted

  The Big Sheep Abbotsham Bideford Devon EX39 5AP

  Certificate of existing lawful development for the use of land as a farm themed park for rides, attractions and public entertainment, ancillary uses for parking, a café, a shop and a brewery. Additionally, overflow car park in association with the Big Sheep theme park between the months of July to September and on Bank Holidays.

  Decided 1 May 2026 Lawful development

1. 5 Mar 2024

   Received by Torridge

2. 14 May 2024

   Decision issued: Application Refused

3. 1 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Torridge refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• The Big Sheep Abbotsham Bideford Devon EX39 5AP

  1/0266/2026/CPE Submitted 2 Apr 2026 0.1 miles away

  Certificate of existing lawful development for the use of land as a farm themed park for rides, attractions and public entertainment, ancillary uses for parking, a café, a shop and a brewery. Additionally, overflow car park in association with the Big Sheep theme park between the months of July to September and on Bank Holidays.

  Granted Lawful development 12 docs

• The Cottage Abbotsham Bideford Devon EX39 5AP

  1/0141/2024/FUL Submitted 20 Feb 2024 0.2 miles away

  Proposed rear extension and alterations

  Granted Full applications Extension 13 docs

• Hurst Park Abbotsham Bideford Devon EX39 5BA

  1/0625/2022/FUL Submitted 14 Jun 2022 0.2 miles away

  Proposed first floor extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 14 docs

• Rinsey Abbotsham Bideford Devon EX39 5AS

  1/0195/2024/FUL Submitted 4 Mar 2024 0.2 miles away

  Removal of timber steps and installation of raised decking area

  Granted Full applications 12 docs

• Homewood Abbotsham Bideford Devon EX39 5BA

  1/0157/2022/FUL Submitted 14 Feb 2022 0.2 miles away

  Proposed single storey extension with roof terrace to rear of dwelling

  Granted Full applications Extension 13 docs
  Small domestic

• Homewood Abbotsham Bideford Devon EX39 5BA

  1/0048/2022/NMAT Submitted 8 Nov 2022 0.2 miles away

  Non material amendment to Planning Approval 1/0157/2022/FUL - Retention of existing boundary wall, reduction in scale of extension and alteration to fenestration

  Granted Extension Windows or glazing 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 1/0335/2026/CPE Granted

  Land Adjacent To Lynwood Pyworthy Devon

  Certificate of existing lawful development to confirm commencement of planning approval 1/0184/2023/REM

  Received 7 May, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 1/0507/2026/CPL Granted

  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

  Received 14 Jul, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 1/0459/2026/CPE Granted

  Land At Broadgate Cookbury Devon

  Certificate of existing lawful development to confirm commencement of Planning Approval 1/0643/2024/REM

  Received 25 Jun, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 1/0311/2026/CPE Granted

  Strawberry Fields Barn Pyworthy Devon

  Certificate of existing lawful development to confirm commencement of planning permission 1/0681/2023/FUL

  Received 24 Apr, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 1/0414/2026/CPL Granted

  Tennis Courts At Grid Reference 243483 129316 Avon Lane Westward Ho! Devon

  Certificate of proposed lawful development for the renovation and upgrade of an existing hard-surfaced tennis court to provide a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA)

  Received 8 Jun, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Lawful development