The Archway, Bedford Square, Tavistock, PL19 0AE

1. 19 Jan 2023

   Received by West Devon

2. 16 Feb 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 16 May 2023

   Decision issued: Cert of Lawfulness (Proposed) Refusal

4. 14 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

West Devon refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Tavistock Heritage Trust, Court Gate, Bedford Square, Tavistock, PL19 0AE

  4282/22/LBC Submitted 6 Dec 2022 50 yards away

  Listed building consent for structural repair & replacement of timber beams, lintols & rot affected window & associated works

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 33 docs

• Tavistock Museum, Court Gate, Bedford Square, Tavistock, PL19 0AE

  1454/21/LBC Submitted 16 Apr 2021 50 yards away

  Listed building consent for alterations to rainwater goods

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 16 docs

• St Eustachius Church Bedford Square Tavistock PL19 0AE

  1578/25/TCA Submitted 27 May 2025 50 yards away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~22 Jul

  T501: Weeping Beech – Prepare tree for relocating to a more suitable location within the Tavistock Parish. Root preparation carried out over the growing seasons. T502: Purple Beech – Remove large dead branches on North side @12m from ground level. Safety works T651: Lime Tree – Remove deadwood @5m & 6m from ground level on North & South sides of trees, safety works T653: Holly – Fell tree, low vigour, low amenity, re-plant with suitable species T 654: Lime – Reduce lateral growth on South Side to give a 1.5m clearance away from building to avoid potential damage to building

  Awaiting decision Trees 4 docs

• St Eustachius Church Bedford Square Tavistock PL19 0AE

  0077/26/TCA Submitted 12 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  T501: Weeping Beech - degradation of local amenity, inappropriate location, fell. T504: Maple - reduce lateral growth on Church Lane Restaurant side by 2m, cuts not to exceed 40mm.

  Granted Trees 12 docs

• St Eustachius Church Bedford Square Tavistock PL19 0AE

  1578/25/TCA Submitted 27 May 2025 50 yards away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~22 Jul

  T501: Weeping Beech – Prepare tree for relocating to a more suitable location within the Tavistock Parish. Root preparation carried out over the growing seasons. T502: Purple Beech – Remove large dead branches on North side @12m from ground level. Safety works T651: Lime Tree – Remove deadwood @5m & 6m from ground level on North & South sides of trees, safety works T653: Holly – Fell tree, low vigour, low amenity, re-plant with suitable species T 654: Lime – Reduce lateral growth on South Side to give a 1.5m clearance away from building to avoid potential damage to building

  Awaiting decision Trees 4 docs

• St Eustachius Church Bedford Square Tavistock PL19 0AE

  0077/26/TCA Submitted 12 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  T501: Weeping Beech - degradation of local amenity, inappropriate location, fell. T504: Maple - reduce lateral growth on Church Lane Restaurant side by 2m, cuts not to exceed 40mm.

  Granted Trees 12 docs

• 2790/26/CLE Awaiting decision

  Newbridge Shortshill Farm Sheepwash EX21 5NX

  Use of building for dog grooming

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• 2419/26/CLP Granted

  1 Highfield View Tamerton Foliot PL5 4BY

  Certificate of lawfulness for proposed single storey rear extension projecting 4.0 metres

  Received 27 Aug, published by the council 5 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 2737/26/CLP Awaiting decision

  1 Stephens Close Fore Street Bere Alston PL20 7AB

  Loft conversion with the insertion of velux windows including velux cabrio

  Received 29 Sep, published by the council 4 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• 2417/26/CLP Granted

  Widgery View 13 Trescote Way Bridestowe EX20 4QB

  Certificate of lawfulness for proposed dormer window with cladding and proposed Soil Vent Pipe to rear and rooflight to the south elevation.

  Received 27 Aug, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 2172/26/CLP Granted

  Summer Hill Kingston Lane Dartmouth TQ6 9HB

  Certificate of lawfulness for proposed remodelling and extensions to existing dwelling house

  Received 5 Aug, published by the council 12 Aug 2026 Lawful development