1/0287/2026/CPL

1. 14 Apr 2026

   Received by Torridge

2. 27 Apr 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 15 Jun 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

• 1/0527/2021/FUH Granted

  1 Kathleen Grange Bideford Devon EX39 4FB

  Single storey extension side extension

  7 May 2021 231m away Householder
• 1/0057/2023/NMAT Granted

  Land At Grid Reference 246320 126324 Merryfield Road Bideford Devon

  Non material amendment to planning approval 1/0201/2020/FUL - Site Levels

  14 Nov 2023 240m away
• 1/1099/2023/TRE Granted

  Land At Grid Reference 246597 126405 Mines Road East The Water Devon

  Pruning and crown lift/reduction to 3no. Oak trees (T42, T43 & T44) covered by TPO/0010/1972

  6 Nov 2023 316m away Trees
• 1/0008/2026/NMAT Granted

  Land At Grid Reference 246597 126405 Mines Road East The Water Devon

  Non-material amendment to planning approval 1/0894/2021/FULM (Minor refinement to elevational detailing)

  24 Apr 2026 331m away
• 1/0136/2026/ADV Granted

  The Pollyfield Community Association Pollyfield Community Centre Avon Road Bideford Devon EX39 4BL

  Retrospective consent for a non-illuminated freestanding entrance sign at Pollyfield Community Centre.

  17 Feb 2026 337m away Advertising
• 1/0909/2021/SEC106 Granted

  Land East & West Of Manteo Way East-The-Water Bideford Devon

  Deed of Variation for the Section 106 agreement relating to application 1/1078/2020/REMM - Reserved matters application for appearance, access, landscaping, layout & scale pursuant to planning approval 1/0111/2016/OUTM for the erection of 26 residential dwellings, associated infrastructure and open space

  2 Aug 2021 340m away Conditions

• 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