Planning application
1/0266/2026/CPE
The Big Sheep Abbotsham Bideford Devon EX39 5AP
Proposal
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.
As published by the council, reference 1/0266/2026/CPE
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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2 Apr 2026
Received by Torridge
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1 May 2026
Decision issued: Application Approved
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26 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
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.
About lawful development applications
How this application type works
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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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1/0204/2024/CPE Refused
The Big Sheep Abbotsham Bideford Devon EX39 5AP
Certificate of existing lawful development for the use of land as a mixed use adventure park, caravan and camping site
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1/0131/2025/DIS Granted
Land At Grid Reference 243037 126270 Abbotsham Road Bideford Devon
Discharge of condition 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, and 21 of planning approval 1/1087/2024/REMM (hedgebank plan, landscaping, substation, cycle storage, pumping station, street furniture, materials, play space detail, foot and cycle paths, boundary walls, tree planting, shared surfacing details and Management Company Areas Plan)
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1/0045/2025/NMAT Refused
Land At Grid Reference 243037 126270 Abbotsham Road Bideford Devon
Non-material amendment to planning approval 1/1087/2024/REMM - Re-wording of conditions 13 (external materials) and 22 (window design)
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1/0045/2026/DIS Awaiting decision
Land North Of Clovelly Road Abbotsham Devon
Discharge of condition 5 of planning approval 1/1087/2024/REMM (lighting)
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1/0510/2026/REMM Awaiting decision
Land North Of Clovelly Road Abbotsham Devon
Reserved matters application pertaining to layout, scale, appearance, internal access and landscaping for the construction of 183 dwellings pursuant 1/1015/2014/OUTM (Variation of condition 13 of planning approval 1/1087/2024/REMM)
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1/0141/2024/FUL Granted
The Cottage Abbotsham Bideford Devon EX39 5AP
Proposed rear extension and alterations
Other lawful development applications
In Torridge
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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
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1/0254/2026/CPE Granted
Barn At Great Close Bradworthy Devon
Certificate of existing lawful development for an agricultural building.
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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
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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.
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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)