1/1212/2023/CPL

1. 6 Dec 2023

   Received by Torridge

2. 8 Dec 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Jan 2024

   Decision issued: Application Approved

4. 1 Aug 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

• 1/1031/2023/FULM Awaiting decision

  Land At Honestone Street Bideford Devon EX39 2DJ

  Demolition of existing buildings and erection of 20 no. dwellings and associated works (amended certificate)

  19 Oct 2023 38m away Full applications
• 1/0071/2024/TEL Granted

  Telecommunications Mast At Grid Reference 245165 126376 Honestone Street Bideford Devon

  Replacement of existing 17.5m monopole with new 17.5m monopole with 6no. antennas, 1no 0.3m relocated dish, 1 no. 0.6m dish and ancillary equipment, the installation of 1 no. equipment cabinet and development ancillary

  29 Jan 2024 41m away Telecoms
• 1/0536/2026/FUL Awaiting decision

  The Anchor 11 Honestone Street Bideford Devon EX39 2DJ

  Proposed reinstatement of fire damage; refurbishment and alterations of pub and staff accommodation

  23 Jul 2026 88m away Full applications
• 1/0479/2026/FUL Awaiting decision

  9 & 9A Honestone Street Bideford Devon EX39 2DL

  Reinstatement following fire damage

  6 Jul 2026 89m away Full applications
• 1/0480/2026/LBC Awaiting decision

  9 & 9A Honestone Street Bideford Devon EX39 2DL

  Reinstatement following fire damage

  6 Jul 2026 89m away Heritage and listed buildings
• 1/0627/2025/CPL Granted

  26 Meddon Street Bideford Devon EX39 2EF

  Certificate of proposed lawful development to amalgamate 2no. dwellings to form 1no. dwelling

  6 Aug 2025 101m away Lawful development

• 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