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1164/26/HHO

Nightingale Cottage Germansweek EX21 5BP

Refused West Devon Householder Application

Proposal

Householder application for single storey extension connected with a link to existing dwelling

As published by the council, reference 1164/26/HHO

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 27 Apr 2026

    Received by West Devon

  2. 7 May 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 1 Jul 2026

    Decision issued: Refusal

  4. 27 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

What refusal means

The process from here

The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.

Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.

About householder applications

How this application type works

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.

More on householder applications in our guide

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In West Devon

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    Stowford Leat Harford Road Ivybridge PL21 0AR

    Installation of photovoltaics to flat roofed extension, erection of new fencing, installation of gates & a garden shed/workshop

    12 Mar 2026 Householder
  • 1581/26/HHO Granted

    Orchardside Higher Batson TQ8 8NF

    Alterations and new dormer / rear extension to dwelling, with associated landscaping works

    10 Jun 2026 Householder
  • 1354/26/HHO Granted

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    Extension to in roof accommodation, internal alterations and single storey side extension

    15 May 2026 Householder