The free appeal record
Planning appeals in East Devon, 2025
94 appeals decided in 2025, 36% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.
- Dismissed18 December 2025· minor33710497 Chapel Street, Budleigh Salterton, Devon, EX9 6LX
change of use of a fish and chip shop (ground floor) (use Class E) to one dwelling (Use Class C3), including the demolition of the rear outbuildings
- Dismissed15 December 2025· minor3369108Springfield, Oil Mill Lane, Clyst St Mary, Devon, EX5 1AG
for a single detached dwelling, associated parking, garage and garden with all matters reserved other than access
- Dismissed11 December 2025· minor3372790Woodhouse Farm Stables, Hawkchurch, Devon, EX13 5UF
construction of new dwelling to replace mobile home granted under certificate of lawfulness ref. LP5/179/GCG/AL (02/Y0002)
- Dismissed11 December 2025· other33665153 School Cottages, Village Road, Woodbury Salterton, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1PG
solar panels on the main roof to the rear of the property. This
- Allowed5 December 2025· minor3369499Higher Ponchydown Farm, Blackborough, Cullompton, EX15 2HE
Retrospective siting of a temporary agricultural workers dwelling
- Allowed2 December 2025· householder3371831Moorlands Farm Mincombe Post, Sidbury, Sidmouth, EX10 0QW
construction of extension including rooms in the roof for ancillary accommodation
- Dismissed28 November 2025· commercial3373281Sidmouth Road, EX5 2JJ, Aylesbeare, EX5 2JJ
erection of an illuminated D6 small format advertisement display
- Dismissed12 November 2025· minor3371542Buckerell, Honiton, EX14 3EH
change of use of the buildings to 4 residential dwellings along with the installation of windows and doors and services to enable the buildings to function as dwellings
- Dismissed10 November 2025· other3364822Roseleigh, Church Road, Colaton Raleigh, EX10 0LH
‘dwelling with associated driveway and private garden .’
- Dismissed5 November 2025· minor3365953Jackmoor Cottage, Upton Pyne, Exeter, EX5 5HY
the replacement of existing annex with new annex and remodelling of rear lean-to structure to main house
- Dismissed5 November 2025· other3365308Jackmoor Cottage, Upton Pyne, Exeter, EX5 5HY
the replacement of existing annex with new annex and remodelling of rear lean-to structure to main house
- Allowed5 November 2025· minor3364929Land Adjacent Upper Spilsby, Exeter Road, Ottery St Mary, EX11 1LE
Construction of a new dwelling and associated landscaping
- Dismissed30 October 2025· minor336565513A High Street, Budleigh Salterton , Devon, EX9 6LD
replacement windows to front (north) elevation
- Dismissed30 October 2025· minor3364022Oakhay Barton, Road From Burrow Corner To Chestnut Crescent, Stoke Canon, Devon, EX5 4ED
change of use of the existing agricultural building to five dwellings
- Dismissed28 October 2025· minor3368560The Pharmacy Ltd, Fore Street, Beer, Seaton, Devon, EX12 3JJ
prior approval for the change of use of the ground floor from commercial, business, and services (Class E) to 1no. self-contained flat (Use Class C3) - resubmission of ref. 25/0219/PDMA
- Allowed27 October 2025· minor3369422Salcombe Regis Camping and Caravan Park, Salcombe Regis, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0JH
Retention of caravans during 4 winter months on existing bases
- Dismissed27 October 2025· minor3365290Land South Of Hillside , Salcombe Regis, EX10 0JQ
agricultural storage building
- Dismissed22 October 2025· commercial3368112Unit 6 & 7, Sideshore, Queens Drive, Queens Drive, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2GD
Proposed 2no. illuminated signs
- Allowed22 October 2025· minor3364947Land Adjacent to River Sid, Fortescue Road, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 8PU
Bridge over the river on private land
- Allowed21 October 2025· minor3369603Land at Slade Farm, , Slade Road, Ottery, St Mary, EX11 1QN
the construction of residential housing on land at Slade Road, Ottery St Mary
- Dismissed17 October 2025· minor3367089Land at Blackenfields Farm, Luppitt , Honiton, Devon, EX14 4UB
a general purpose agricultural building
- Allowed16 October 2025· householder3368947The Cottage , 9 Withycombe House, Hillcrest Gardens , Exmouth , Devon , EX8 4FF
to retain wooden boundary fence
- Allowed15 October 2025· householder3370945Gledhow, Hand and Pen Lane, Whimple, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2PX
detached double garage at the top of our gravelled parking area. Size - Height 2420mm to eaves - rising to 3480mm at top of apex roof; Width 5875mm; depth 5720mm. West elevation approx 21.5m from the front of the house; South elevation is approx 7.8m from neighbouring boundary (Long Meadow); East elevation is approx 4.5m from Hand and Pen Lane (only public view); North elevation is against neighbouring boundary (Pen radden). Construction - Shiplap sides and roller shutter door front (South facing). Apex metal roof. West side personnel door
- Dismissed15 October 2025· minor3368734Pitney Water Storage Tank, Road Past Pitney Farm, Broadhembury, Devon, EX14 3LE
the conversion and extension of the existing building to provide a two bedroom dwelling and the erection of a double garage
- Dismissed7 October 2025· minor3367103Oak Lodge, Whimple, Devon, EX5 2PD
siting of timber static unit as annexe for use by commercial business visitors to Courtneys of Whimple only
- Allowed1 October 2025· householder33660504 Hillside, Axmouth, Seaton, Devon, EX12 4BA
a single storey rear extension and associated external works
- Allowed30 September 2025· minor33669404 Peek Mead (Lane From Combe View To Shrubbery Bungalow), Rousdon, Lyme Regis, Devon, DT7 3XW
Retrospective planning permission for construction of shed, log store and raised beds constructed from timber sleepers to front (south) of property, and installation of timber sleeper retaining structures to the rear (north) of property
- Dismissed18 September 2025· minor3358074The Hay Barn, Clapperentale Farm, Escot Park, Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX11 1LU
demolition of barn and construction of new dwelling, following the grant of Class Q Prior Approval (21/3273/PDQ)
- Allowed12 September 2025· householder336770027 Scalwell Mead, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2DW
the creation of raised terrace to side and rear gardens to create level amenity area and construction of 2m fence”
- Dismissed2 September 2025· householder33654721 Causeway Cottages Causeway, Beer, Seaton, EX12 3LF
garden works including replacement of boundary fence
- Dismissed2 September 2025· other3360200Annexe Attached to Columbine, Broadclyst, Exeter, EX5 3AB
- Dismissed26 August 2025· major3351691Land on the East Side of Wareham Road, Axminster , EX13 5XN
battery energy storage scheme and associated development
- Allowed15 August 2025· minor3363278Bridge End - Lane Past Owlhayes, Harpford, Devon, EX10 0NG
Removal of residential caravan and conversion of building to dwelling
- Dismissed14 August 2025· minor3358068Store at Rear Belvedere House, Danby Lane, Exmouth, EX8 1QS
demolition of warehouse/general industrial building (use classes B2 and B8) and erection of 3no. work/live units and 1no. dwelling (use class C3)
- Allowed13 August 2025· minor3363540Colydale Station Road, Colyton, EX24 6HA
Proposed extensions to dwelling
- Dismissed13 August 2025· major3361026Halls Farm, Metcombe, Ottery St. Mary, Devon, EX11 1SS
Conversion of an agricultural building to two dwellings and associated landscaping, and the demolition of agricultural buildings
- Dismissed11 August 2025· householder33664739 Oaktree Close, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 4QL
a First Floor Extension
- Allowed11 August 2025· minor3357250Land at Lower Broad Oak Road, West Hill, EX11 1XH
outline planning application for the construction of 5 no. dwellings, with all matters reserved
- Split Decision8 August 2025· householder3359940Tadpoles, Longmeadow Road, Lympstone, EX8 5LF
a new storage building to front of property (not retrospective) and retrospective permission for a small section of garden terrace
- Dismissed30 July 2025· minor336457334 Queen Street, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2RB
partial shop conversion into a ground floor flat and creation of 2 no. residential units with enlarged dormers and associated external works
- Allowed29 July 2025· commercial3365316Land Adjacent To Babbage Way (Zeal Hotel), Exeter Science Park, Clyst Honiton, Devon, EX5 2FN
Display of two backlit aluminium framed wall mounted box signs
- Dismissed22 July 2025· minor336377710 Marine Parade, Budleigh Salterton , Devon, EX9 6NS
a self-build dwelling
- Dismissed22 July 2025· householder336377610 Marine Parade, Budleigh Salterton , Devon, EX9 6NS
a self-build dwelling
- Allowed22 July 2025· minor336329310 Marine Parade, Budleigh Salterton , EX9 6NS
Replacement of existing single family dwelling and creation of 4 no. apartments
- Dismissed22 July 2025· minor336307810 Marine Parade, Budleigh Salterton , EX9 6NS
Replacement of existing single family dwelling and creation of 4 no. apartments
- Allowed22 July 2025· minor3353886Land To Rear Of Great Halls , Aylesbeare, EX5 2FD
erection of highly sustainable self-build dwelling with associated landscaping and biodiversity enhancements
- Allowed16 July 2025· major3356636Land South of Meeting Lane, Lympstone, Devon, EX8 5DG
Construction of 42 residential units, affordable housing, new vehicular accesses from Meeting Lane and Strawberry Lane, pedestrian access onto Meeting Lane, associated internal roadways, SuDS features and landscaping
- Allowed11 July 2025· major3357849Land East of Colestocks Road, Feniton, Devon, EX14 3EQ
Outline planning application for up to 86 dwellings with access from Colestocks Road; the provision of public open space, landscaping, drainage, and associated highways improvements and infrastructure; all matters to be reserved except for access
- Dismissed9 July 2025· major3361389Land Adjacent To Hillcrest , Awliscombe, EX14 3NX
outline planning application for construction of 20 no. dwellings, village hall and farm shop and provision of village green and car parking, seeking approval of access only (matters of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale reserved)
- Allowed8 July 2025· minor3360422Land at Penfield, Tipton Vale Road, Fluxton, Tipton St John , Devon, EX11 1RL
proposed barn and polytunnels
- Dismissed26 June 2025· minor3359850Barton Farm, Village Way, Aylesbeare, EX5 2FF
‘Prior notification (Class Q – (a) and (c)) for a change of use from building on a former agricultural unit to 2no. dwellinghouses (Use Class C3) ’
- Allowed3 June 2025· minor3357175The Old Reservoir, Ridgeway Lane, Colyton, EX24 6RP
demolition of existing reservoir tanks and construction of new dwelling house
- Dismissed28 May 2025· householder3363627Knoll Cottage - Road From The Grange To Four Firs, Woodbury, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1NJ
the construction of boundary fencing, a railway sleeper wall and a wood store
- Dismissed27 May 2025· minor3359249Sandy Way, Kerswell, Cullompton, EX15 2EJ
the erection of a self-build dwelling
- Dismissed19 May 2025· householder3362268Homedale, Cowley, Exeter, Devon, EX5 5EL
a new single garage with storage, attached to the dwelling
- Allowed19 May 2025· minor3356723Beaumont Guest House, Castle Hill, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2QW
change of use of former guest house (Use Class C1 ‘Hotels’) to form single independent dwellinghouse (Use Class C3 ‘Dwellinghouses’)
- Dismissed15 May 2025· major3355976Devoncourt Hotel, 16 Douglas Avenue, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2EX
demolition of the existing Devoncourt building and outbuildings, construction of 51 open market and 15 affordable residential apartments and new 65 bed hotel with access via Maer Road car park, associated car parking and landscaping works
- Allowed8 May 2025· minor3358310Greendale Farm Shop, Sidmouth Road, Farringdon, Exeter, EX5 2JU
the retention of the Mud Ventures Building
- Allowed6 May 2025· minor3353376Land To West of Marles Close, Awliscombe, Honiton , Devon , EX14 3GA
erection of a dwelling, to include a detached single garage, creation of a driveway and associated soft and hard landscaping
- Dismissed2 May 2025· minor3355019Tritchayne Farm Cottages, Colyton, EX24 6SP
conversion of redundant farm buildings to holiday let units without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 7/79/00/P0545/00155, dated 15th June 2000
- Split Decision2 May 2025· minor3352912Woodentop, Littledown Lane, Newton Poppleford, Devon, EX10 0BG
described in the application as “alteration to design of agricultural building approved under ref. 17/1130/COU (retrospective), change of use of part of the land holding for amenity use including retention of a timber amenity hut”
- Dismissed30 April 2025· minor3348938Kings Arms Farm, Nags Head Road, Gittisham , Devon, EX14 3AP
house of multiple occupation (HMO), that provides individual living - rooms for vulnerable people. The facility includes communal areas for socialising, cooking and dining set with private and secure gardens
- Dismissed24 April 2025· minor3357889The Cider Press, Winslade Barton, Clyst St Mary , Devon, EX5 1AT
the conversion of barn to three-bedroom dwelling without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 77/C1363, dated 10 January 1978
- Dismissed16 April 2025· minor3355106Land at Ford Farm, Woodbury, EX5 1NJ
This application seeks permission in principle for the erection of 9no self-build dwellings
- Allowed15 April 2025· minor3359239Barn South West of Gooselands, Payhembury, Devon, EX14 3HJ
notification for prior approval of change of use of agricultural building to 3 no. dwelling houses and associated operational development under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class Q(a) and (b) of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015
- Dismissed10 April 2025· minor3353308Beachcroft, Burrow Road, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2NF
Change of use from ancillary accommodation to holiday let
- Dismissed31 March 2025· minor3352696Cory Hill, Combe Raleigh, Honiton, EX14 4TQ
the construction of a single storey dwelling
- Dismissed27 March 2025· minor3355874Land at Back Lane, Newton Poppleford, Devon, EX10 0DH
a new detached dwelling and garage
- Dismissed25 March 2025· minor3347347Land at Branscombe Farm, Ebford Lane, Ebford, Exeter, Devon, EX3 0QX
demolition of existing structures and erection of two dwellings, garages, improvements to existing vehicular access, hardstanding, landscaping and all associated development
- Allowed19 March 2025· householder3357937Pyms, Poltimore, Exeter, EX4 0AA
the demolition of conservatory and garage replaced with adjoining rear extension and detached bike store and alterations to a front boundary wall with gate and parking
- Allowed19 March 2025· other3357936Pyms, Poltimore, Exeter, EX4 0AA
the demolition of conservatory and garage replaced with adjoining rear extension and detached bike store and alterations to a front boundary wall with gate and parking
- Split Decision14 March 2025· other3351417Podbury's Cottage, Higher Way, Harpford, Devon, EX10 0NJ
Part two storey, part single storey extension with detached garage with office above and retrospective approval for widening of existing vehicular access to boundary wall and repairs to boundary walls
- Dismissed12 March 2025· minor33499122 Lime Grove, Exmouth, EX8 5NN
a permission in principle for 1 no. dwelling
- Dismissed6 March 2025· householder3349359Ratclyffe House, Clyst Hydon, Cullompton, EX15 2NQ
described in the application form as ‘replacement main drive lights’
- Dismissed5 March 2025· other335194415 Harepath Road, Seaton, EX12 2RP
- Dismissed5 March 2025· householder335194315 Harepath Road, Seaton, EX12 2RP
described on the application form as ‘…the demolition of a section of boundary wall, creation of access and parking space, construction of retaining walls and installation of an electric car charging unit to the front, east, elevation.’
- Dismissed25 February 2025· minor3354532Lily Farm Vineyard, Dalditch Lane, Budleigh Salterton,, Devon, EX9 7AH
managers accommodation and extension to Lily Farm Vineyard Business Premises
- Allowed25 February 2025· major3341996East Devon District Council, Knowle, Sidmouth, EX10 8HL
Redevelopment of site to provide: a) Care home building (Class C2) with associated parking, landscaping, staff and resident facilities and associated works, b) Extra care apartment building (53 units) with associated communal lounge, wellbeing suite, restaurant and care provision (class C2) c) Retirement living apartment building (33 units) with associated communal lounge d) Erection of 4 houses, and 3 townhouses (Class C3). Along with accesses; internal car parking, roads, paths, retaining walls, refuse and landscaping associated with development. Retention/refurbishment of building B, erection of habitat building and sub-stations. (Demolition of buildings other than building B)
- Dismissed21 February 2025· householder33558571 Charles Court, Lympstone, Exmouth, EX8 5EL
the installation of solar panels to the front (west elevation)
- Allowed21 February 2025· major3350852Winslade Park, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, EX5 1GD
the installation of a solar array with associated infrastructure, access and landscaping
- Dismissed19 February 2025· householder335751624 Oakbeer Orchard, Cranbrook, Exeter, EX5 7BL
an extension to the rear of the property
- Allowed14 February 2025· minor3353191Oak View, East Hill, Ottery St. Mary, EX11 1QH
a change of use of agricultural land to garden (extension of existing residential curtilage)
- Dismissed10 February 2025· minor3350271Lower Sweetcombe Farm , Road Past Hatway Cottage Farm, Sidbury, Devon, EX10 0QR
change of use of land from agricultural to holiday/tourism accommodation including the retention of a shepherd’s hut, shed (housing a kitchen/store and shower) and toilet
- Allowed6 February 2025· householder3352802Bramleys, The Orchard, Brampford Speke, Exeter, Devon, EX5 5HW
Erection of single story wooden shed / garden room within curtilage of house. Construction to be approx. 6.0m x 4.0m and to have a flat roof of approx. 2.5m to 3.0m height. Primary use will be as a hobby room / gym and storage. Site is within garden and is behind high hedge and solid boundary wall and will not be visible from road or neighbours
- Allowed6 February 2025· other33509092 School Cottages , Woodbury Salterton, Exeter, EX5 1PG
described as “Replace current roof window (like for like) located on the rear of the property. The current window was installed more than 40 years ago and prior to listing
- Dismissed6 February 2025· minor3347765Northcombe Farm, Road Past Northcombe Farm, Salcombe Regis, Devon, EX10 0JQ
an annexe (conversation of redundant rural building)
- Allowed3 February 2025· minor3343375The Barn and Pinn Cottage, Bowd, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0ND
the construction of a single storey house/bungalow without complying with a condition attached to outline planning permission Ref 7/39/02/P1130/00114, dated 10 September 2002
- Dismissed31 January 2025· minor3347829Bung Ho, Southdown Road, Beer, Devon, EX12 3AE
two storey, 5-bed detached dwelling, with associated parking and amenity space and demolition of existing dwelling and garage
- Allowed27 January 2025· householder3349925Tinkers Barn, Lane To Rull Farm, Payhembury, Devon, EX14 3JQ
for part garage conversion, first floor extension over existing garage and single storey rear extension and the introduction of solar panels
- Dismissed27 January 2025· householder334857158 St Andrews Drive, Axminster, EX13 5EZ
for fencing erected to replace hedging
- Dismissed27 January 2025· householder3348516Bramblecot Gate, Hawkchurch, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5TZ
for the addition of a detached double garage to property
- Dismissed27 January 2025· householder33478722 The Barnfield, Jerrad Close, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1DX
for the raising of roof and conversion to habitable accommodation
- Dismissed13 January 2025· minor3343467Brackenrigg, Cathole Lane, Uplyme, Devon, DT7 3XD
described as site log cabin
- Dismissed3 January 2025· householder3349512Littlebrook, Venlake End, Uplyme, Devon, DT7 3SF
the demolition of existing single storey garage and store room; erection of two story side extension
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