1/0240/2026/CPL

1. 24 Mar 2026

   Received by Torridge

2. 25 Mar 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 15 May 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

• 1/0100/2025/DIS Awaiting decision

  Former Land At Grid Reference 243026 125711 Clovelly Road Bideford Devon

  Confirmation that all conditions have been discharged for planning approval 1/0313/2015/OUTM

  27 Aug 2025 92m away Conditions
• 1/0942/2025/CPE Granted

  Brewers Fayre Atlantic Park Way Bideford Devon EX39 3FR

  Certificate of existing lawful use of the premises as a restaurant within Class E (Commercial, Business and Service) of the Use Classes Order

  3 Dec 2025 95m away Lawful development
• 1/0052/2024/NMAT Granted

  Premier Inn Atlantic Park Way Bideford Devon EX39 3FR

  Non-material amendment to planning approval 1/0443/2019/FUL (Reconfiguration of external access ramp, window and door)

  10 Oct 2024 97m away
• 1/0184/2026/FUL Awaiting decision

  Affinity Outlet Devon Bideford Devon EX39 3DU

  Proposed erection of single storey restaurant (KFC). With drive-thru lane, car parking, landscaping and associated works.

  3 Mar 2026 100m away Full applications
• 1/0449/2026/FUL Awaiting decision

  Unit 10 Affinity Outlet Devon Bideford Devon EX39 3DU

  Alterations to existing shop front

  19 Jun 2026 120m away Full applications
• 1/0134/2024/FUL Withdrawn

  Land At Pincombe Road Bideford Devon

  Part retrospective application for the siting of a temporary sales cabin for a 6 month period

  16 Feb 2024 134m 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