1/0501/2026/CPL

1. 13 Jul 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

• 1/0760/2025/TRE Granted

  Land At Grid Reference 245439 128366 Durrant Lane Northam Devon

  Works to trees protected by TPO/0052/2015 - reduction to yew trees on boundary line to Yeoldon House Cottage

  26 Sep 2025 95m away Trees
• 1/0424/2026/DEM Granted

  Barn At Grid Reference 245505 128192 Lower Cleave Northam Devon

  Demolition of two storey structure and garage extension

  10 Jun 2026 205m away Other
• 1/0856/2024/TRE Granted

  Dyers Lookout Durrant Lane Northam Bideford Devon EX39 2RL

  Works to tree covered by TPO/0053/2015

  2 Oct 2024 290m away Trees
• 1/0167/2024/OUT Granted

  Riversford Limers Lane Northam Bideford Devon EX39 2RG

  Outline application for 1no. dwelling with all matters reserved except for access

  23 Feb 2024 299m away Outline
• 1/1153/2023/FUL Granted

  Flagstaff Lodge Lower Cleave Northam Bideford Devon EX39 2RH

  Change of use of ancillary annex to dwelling (Affecting a Public Right of Way)

  23 Nov 2023 334m away Full applications
• 1/0166/2024/TRE Refused

  Riversford Limers Lane Northam Bideford Devon EX39 2RG

  Removal of dead branches and ivy from 1no Monterey pine tree works covered by TPO/0030/2015

  27 Feb 2024 335m away Trees

• 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
• 1/0354/2026/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
• 1/0459/2026/CPE Awaiting decision

  Land At Broadgate Cookbury Devon

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

  25 Jun 2026 Lawful development