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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.

  1. Dismissed18 December 2025· minor3371049
    7 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

  2. Dismissed15 December 2025· minor3369108
    Springfield, 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

  3. Dismissed11 December 2025· minor3372790
    Woodhouse 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)

  4. Dismissed11 December 2025· other3366515
    3 School Cottages, Village Road, Woodbury Salterton, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1PG

    solar panels on the main roof to the rear of the property. This

  5. Allowed5 December 2025· minor3369499
    Higher Ponchydown Farm, Blackborough, Cullompton, EX15 2HE

    Retrospective siting of a temporary agricultural workers dwelling

  6. Allowed2 December 2025· householder3371831
    Moorlands Farm Mincombe Post, Sidbury, Sidmouth, EX10 0QW

    construction of extension including rooms in the roof for ancillary accommodation

  7. Dismissed28 November 2025· commercial3373281
    Sidmouth Road, EX5 2JJ, Aylesbeare, EX5 2JJ

    erection of an illuminated D6 small format advertisement display

  8. Dismissed12 November 2025· minor3371542
    Buckerell, 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

  9. Dismissed10 November 2025· other3364822
    Roseleigh, Church Road, Colaton Raleigh, EX10 0LH

    ‘dwelling with associated driveway and private garden .’

  10. Dismissed5 November 2025· minor3365953
    Jackmoor Cottage, Upton Pyne, Exeter, EX5 5HY

    the replacement of existing annex with new annex and remodelling of rear lean-to structure to main house

  11. Dismissed5 November 2025· other3365308
    Jackmoor Cottage, Upton Pyne, Exeter, EX5 5HY

    the replacement of existing annex with new annex and remodelling of rear lean-to structure to main house

  12. Allowed5 November 2025· minor3364929
    Land Adjacent Upper Spilsby, Exeter Road, Ottery St Mary, EX11 1LE

    Construction of a new dwelling and associated landscaping

  13. Dismissed30 October 2025· minor3365655
    13A High Street, Budleigh Salterton , Devon, EX9 6LD

    replacement windows to front (north) elevation

  14. Dismissed30 October 2025· minor3364022
    Oakhay Barton, Road From Burrow Corner To Chestnut Crescent, Stoke Canon, Devon, EX5 4ED

    change of use of the existing agricultural building to five dwellings

  15. Dismissed28 October 2025· minor3368560
    The 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

  16. Allowed27 October 2025· minor3369422
    Salcombe Regis Camping and Caravan Park, Salcombe Regis, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0JH

    Retention of caravans during 4 winter months on existing bases

  17. Dismissed27 October 2025· minor3365290
    Land South Of Hillside , Salcombe Regis, EX10 0JQ

    agricultural storage building

  18. Dismissed22 October 2025· commercial3368112
    Unit 6 & 7, Sideshore, Queens Drive, Queens Drive, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2GD

    Proposed 2no. illuminated signs

  19. Allowed22 October 2025· minor3364947
    Land Adjacent to River Sid, Fortescue Road, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 8PU

    Bridge over the river on private land

  20. Allowed21 October 2025· minor3369603
    Land at Slade Farm, , Slade Road, Ottery, St Mary, EX11 1QN

    the construction of residential housing on land at Slade Road, Ottery St Mary

  21. Dismissed17 October 2025· minor3367089
    Land at Blackenfields Farm, Luppitt , Honiton, Devon, EX14 4UB

    a general purpose agricultural building

  22. Allowed16 October 2025· householder3368947
    The Cottage , 9 Withycombe House, Hillcrest Gardens , Exmouth , Devon , EX8 4FF

    to retain wooden boundary fence

  23. Allowed15 October 2025· householder3370945
    Gledhow, 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

  24. Dismissed15 October 2025· minor3368734
    Pitney 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

  25. Dismissed7 October 2025· minor3367103
    Oak Lodge, Whimple, Devon, EX5 2PD

    siting of timber static unit as annexe for use by commercial business visitors to Courtneys of Whimple only

  26. Allowed1 October 2025· householder3366050
    4 Hillside, Axmouth, Seaton, Devon, EX12 4BA

    a single storey rear extension and associated external works

  27. Allowed30 September 2025· minor3366940
    4 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

  28. Dismissed18 September 2025· minor3358074
    The 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)

  29. Allowed12 September 2025· householder3367700
    27 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”

  30. Dismissed2 September 2025· householder3365472
    1 Causeway Cottages Causeway, Beer, Seaton, EX12 3LF

    garden works including replacement of boundary fence

  31. Dismissed2 September 2025· other3360200
    Annexe Attached to Columbine, Broadclyst, Exeter, EX5 3AB
  32. Dismissed26 August 2025· major3351691
    Land on the East Side of Wareham Road, Axminster , EX13 5XN

    battery energy storage scheme and associated development

  33. Allowed15 August 2025· minor3363278
    Bridge End - Lane Past Owlhayes, Harpford, Devon, EX10 0NG

    Removal of residential caravan and conversion of building to dwelling

  34. Dismissed14 August 2025· minor3358068
    Store 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)

  35. Allowed13 August 2025· minor3363540
    Colydale Station Road, Colyton, EX24 6HA

    Proposed extensions to dwelling

  36. Dismissed13 August 2025· major3361026
    Halls 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

  37. Dismissed11 August 2025· householder3366473
    9 Oaktree Close, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 4QL

    a First Floor Extension

  38. Allowed11 August 2025· minor3357250
    Land at Lower Broad Oak Road, West Hill, EX11 1XH

    outline planning application for the construction of 5 no. dwellings, with all matters reserved

  39. Split Decision8 August 2025· householder3359940
    Tadpoles, 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

  40. Dismissed30 July 2025· minor3364573
    34 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

  41. Allowed29 July 2025· commercial3365316
    Land Adjacent To Babbage Way (Zeal Hotel), Exeter Science Park, Clyst Honiton, Devon, EX5 2FN

    Display of two backlit aluminium framed wall mounted box signs

  42. Dismissed22 July 2025· minor3363777
    10 Marine Parade, Budleigh Salterton , Devon, EX9 6NS

    a self-build dwelling

  43. Dismissed22 July 2025· householder3363776
    10 Marine Parade, Budleigh Salterton , Devon, EX9 6NS

    a self-build dwelling

  44. Allowed22 July 2025· minor3363293
    10 Marine Parade, Budleigh Salterton , EX9 6NS

    Replacement of existing single family dwelling and creation of 4 no. apartments

  45. Dismissed22 July 2025· minor3363078
    10 Marine Parade, Budleigh Salterton , EX9 6NS

    Replacement of existing single family dwelling and creation of 4 no. apartments

  46. Allowed22 July 2025· minor3353886
    Land To Rear Of Great Halls , Aylesbeare, EX5 2FD

    erection of highly sustainable self-build dwelling with associated landscaping and biodiversity enhancements

  47. Allowed16 July 2025· major3356636
    Land 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

  48. Allowed11 July 2025· major3357849
    Land 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

  49. Dismissed9 July 2025· major3361389
    Land 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)

  50. Allowed8 July 2025· minor3360422
    Land at Penfield, Tipton Vale Road, Fluxton, Tipton St John , Devon, EX11 1RL

    proposed barn and polytunnels

  51. Dismissed26 June 2025· minor3359850
    Barton 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) ’

  52. Allowed3 June 2025· minor3357175
    The Old Reservoir, Ridgeway Lane, Colyton, EX24 6RP

    demolition of existing reservoir tanks and construction of new dwelling house

  53. Dismissed28 May 2025· householder3363627
    Knoll 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

  54. Dismissed27 May 2025· minor3359249
    Sandy Way, Kerswell, Cullompton, EX15 2EJ

    the erection of a self-build dwelling

  55. Dismissed19 May 2025· householder3362268
    Homedale, Cowley, Exeter, Devon, EX5 5EL

    a new single garage with storage, attached to the dwelling

  56. Allowed19 May 2025· minor3356723
    Beaumont 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’)

  57. Dismissed15 May 2025· major3355976
    Devoncourt 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

  58. Allowed8 May 2025· minor3358310
    Greendale Farm Shop, Sidmouth Road, Farringdon, Exeter, EX5 2JU

    the retention of the Mud Ventures Building

  59. Allowed6 May 2025· minor3353376
    Land 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

  60. Dismissed2 May 2025· minor3355019
    Tritchayne 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

  61. Split Decision2 May 2025· minor3352912
    Woodentop, 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”

  62. Dismissed30 April 2025· minor3348938
    Kings 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

  63. Dismissed24 April 2025· minor3357889
    The 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

  64. Dismissed16 April 2025· minor3355106
    Land at Ford Farm, Woodbury, EX5 1NJ

    This application seeks permission in principle for the erection of 9no self-build dwellings

  65. Allowed15 April 2025· minor3359239
    Barn 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

  66. Dismissed10 April 2025· minor3353308
    Beachcroft, Burrow Road, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2NF

    Change of use from ancillary accommodation to holiday let

  67. Dismissed31 March 2025· minor3352696
    Cory Hill, Combe Raleigh, Honiton, EX14 4TQ

    the construction of a single storey dwelling

  68. Dismissed27 March 2025· minor3355874
    Land at Back Lane, Newton Poppleford, Devon, EX10 0DH

    a new detached dwelling and garage

  69. Dismissed25 March 2025· minor3347347
    Land 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

  70. Allowed19 March 2025· householder3357937
    Pyms, 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

  71. Allowed19 March 2025· other3357936
    Pyms, 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

  72. Split Decision14 March 2025· other3351417
    Podbury'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

  73. Dismissed12 March 2025· minor3349912
    2 Lime Grove, Exmouth, EX8 5NN

    a permission in principle for 1 no. dwelling

  74. Dismissed6 March 2025· householder3349359
    Ratclyffe House, Clyst Hydon, Cullompton, EX15 2NQ

    described in the application form as ‘replacement main drive lights’

  75. Dismissed5 March 2025· other3351944
    15 Harepath Road, Seaton, EX12 2RP
  76. Dismissed5 March 2025· householder3351943
    15 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.’

  77. Dismissed25 February 2025· minor3354532
    Lily Farm Vineyard, Dalditch Lane, Budleigh Salterton,, Devon, EX9 7AH

    managers accommodation and extension to Lily Farm Vineyard Business Premises

  78. Allowed25 February 2025· major3341996
    East 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)

  79. Dismissed21 February 2025· householder3355857
    1 Charles Court, Lympstone, Exmouth, EX8 5EL

    the installation of solar panels to the front (west elevation)

  80. Allowed21 February 2025· major3350852
    Winslade Park, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, EX5 1GD

    the installation of a solar array with associated infrastructure, access and landscaping

  81. Dismissed19 February 2025· householder3357516
    24 Oakbeer Orchard, Cranbrook, Exeter, EX5 7BL

    an extension to the rear of the property

  82. Allowed14 February 2025· minor3353191
    Oak View, East Hill, Ottery St. Mary, EX11 1QH

    a change of use of agricultural land to garden (extension of existing residential curtilage)

  83. Dismissed10 February 2025· minor3350271
    Lower 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

  84. Allowed6 February 2025· householder3352802
    Bramleys, 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

  85. Allowed6 February 2025· other3350909
    2 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

  86. Dismissed6 February 2025· minor3347765
    Northcombe Farm, Road Past Northcombe Farm, Salcombe Regis, Devon, EX10 0JQ

    an annexe (conversation of redundant rural building)

  87. Allowed3 February 2025· minor3343375
    The 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

  88. Dismissed31 January 2025· minor3347829
    Bung 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

  89. Allowed27 January 2025· householder3349925
    Tinkers 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

  90. Dismissed27 January 2025· householder3348571
    58 St Andrews Drive, Axminster, EX13 5EZ

    for fencing erected to replace hedging

  91. Dismissed27 January 2025· householder3348516
    Bramblecot Gate, Hawkchurch, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5TZ

    for the addition of a detached double garage to property

  92. Dismissed27 January 2025· householder3347872
    2 The Barnfield, Jerrad Close, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1DX

    for the raising of roof and conversion to habitable accommodation

  93. Dismissed13 January 2025· minor3343467
    Brackenrigg, Cathole Lane, Uplyme, Devon, DT7 3XD

    described as site log cabin

  94. Dismissed3 January 2025· householder3349512
    Littlebrook, Venlake End, Uplyme, Devon, DT7 3SF

    the demolition of existing single storey garage and store room; erection of two story side extension

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Decisions without a recorded authority may be missing. Research, not advice: verify against the Inspectorate’s own record before relying on a decision. What is in the record.