1/0311/2026/CPE

1. 24 Apr 2026

   Received by Torridge

2. 26 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.

This application is with Torridge for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

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

• 1/0166/2026/FUL Granted

  Barn At Grid Reference 228964 101411 Pyworthy Devon

  Retrospective change of use to land to accommodate package treatment plant

  27 Feb 2026 93m away Full applications
• 1/0003/2026/FUL Refused

  Stable Nectar Haze Bounds Cross Pyworthy Devon

  Demolition of existing stables and erection of 1no. dwelling in lieu of 1/0368/2025/FUL

  5 Jan 2026 408m away Full applications
• 1/0766/2025/FUL Refused

  Stables At Nectar Haze Bounds Cross Pyworthy Devon

  Demolish stables and construct new dwelling and detached garage in lieu of 1/0368/2025/FUL (self build)

  1 Oct 2025 411m away Full applications
• 1/0030/2024/FUL Granted

  Polrennick Bounds Cross Pyworthy Holsworthy Devon EX22 6LH

  Erection of 1 no. dwelling (Variation of condition 7 of planning approval 1/0740/2023/FUL) (Wording of Condition)

  12 Jan 2024 451m 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