The free appeal record
Planning appeals in East Devon, 2026
78 appeals decided in 2026, 26% 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.
- Dismissed21 October 2026· minor6010705Stamps Building, King Street, Honiton, EX14 1AF
conversion of former funeral directors to 3no dwellings (flats) with associated works
- Allowed19 October 202660076221 Jennings Gardens, Tithebarn, Exeter, EX1 4BL
Erection of a 66 No. Bed Care Home for older people with parking, access, landscaping and associated ground works
- Dismissed7 October 2026· minor6013380Land Sout of Courtlands Lane, Exmouth, EX8 3NZ
outline permission for the construction of up to six dwellings, sought with all matters reserved other than access
- Dismissed7 October 2026· major6003095Land at Newlands Farm, Land North West of B3165, Axminster, EX13 5SF
Construction and operation of up to a 80MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), comprising battery container units; inverter-transformer skid units, electrical substation buildings; substation compound; access roads; water storage tanks; fencing; CCTV; landscaping, and all ancillary grid infrastructure and associated works
- Allowed29 September 2026· minor6009619Culverwells, Dalwood, EX13 7EB
change of use of existing dwellinghouse (restricted to use for holiday accommodation purposes) to permit unrestricted residential occupation
- Notice varied and upheld16 September 2026336074255 High Street, Honiton, EX14 1PW
- Notice varied and upheld16 September 2026336046455 High Street, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1PW
- Dismissed10 September 2026· householder6014276127 North Street, Axminster, EX13 5QH
the erection of garage/store to front of property on north/west elevation
- Dismissed10 September 2026· householder6013211Pipers Hill, Highcliffe Crescent, Seaton, EX12 2PS
Proposed loft conversion including raised ridge, dormer window, cladding and alterations to fenestration
- Allowed9 September 2026· other6006240The Old House, Sheldon, Honiton, EX14 4QR
Addition of 13 solar panels to the existing roof space
- Dismissed13 August 20263369854Land Just South of Hazlehurst, Raymonds Hill, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5UH
- Dismissed13 August 2026· householder601126598 Woolbrook Road, Sidmouth, EX10 9XD
30m of timber boundary raised fencing to the north and south elevation
- Dismissed6 August 2026· minor6008158Bowling Green, Plymtree, EX15 2LF
the construction of a new dwelling
- Dismissed31 July 2026· householder600872515 Bhutan Close, Honiton, Devon, EX14 2UP
proposed rear balcony with 1.8m privacy screen
- Dismissed24 July 2026· minor6005405Land at Higher Metcombe, Higher Metcombe, EX11 1SL
the erection of 3no detached dwellings, stable block & paddock with associated hard and soft landscaping/access
- Dismissed23 July 20266008283149 High Street, Honiton, EX14 1LJ
change of use from its current use as retail to the ground and first floor, with residential above, to full residential
- Allowed23 July 2026· advert6007241Country House Estate, Lane To Country House Estate, Whimple, EX5 2NL
Three free standing totem signs located in the vicinity of InstaVolt's EV charging site
- Dismissed17 July 20266006539Land North Of Sand Farm, Sidbury Hill, Sidbury, EX10 0QN
a portal framed agricultural building
- Dismissed10 July 2026· minor6008369Sidmouth Health Centre, Blackmore Drive, Sidmouth, EX10 8ET
Technical Details Consent for PiP application 24/0125/PIP approved on 21/03/24 for 'permission in principle for change of use of the former Sidmouth Health Centre to provide up to 9 no. residential units (Use Class C3) and other associated works
- Dismissed10 July 2026· minor60075222 Hunts Cottage, Sidmouth Road, Clyst St Mary, EX5 1DN
new detached dwelling
- Allowed10 July 20266005764Land North East of Parkfield Cottages, Pink House Corner, Lympstone, EX8 5AH
Construction of proposed Educatering facility (use class E(g) and B8) including parking, access, area for growing crops and landscaping
- Allowed10 July 2026· minor600469610 Marine Parade, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 6NS
the redevelopment of the site to provide 4no. maisonette dwellings, with associated parking and landscaping (revised scheme to planning application ref. 24/1832/FUL)
- Allowed8 July 2026· minor6001310Cherrytrees, 25 Village Way Aylesbeare, Exeter, EX5 2FD
- Dismissed2 July 202660054306 Jesu Street, Ottery St Mary, EX11 1EU
redevelopment from commercial to residential shop front, 1 two-bed cottage, 1 two bedroom flat and a three-bed duplex apartment
- Dismissed2 July 2026· minor6004981Land off Back Lane, Back Lane, Newton Poppleford, EX10 0DH
Permission in Principle for up to 9no. dwellings
- Allowed2 July 20266004880Northay Lodge, Trinity Hill Road, Axminster, EX13 5SS
the change of use of existing dwelling house (restricted to use for holiday accommodation purposes) to permit unrestricted residential occupation
- Dismissed26 June 20266003339Mosshayne Farm, West Clyst, Exeter, EX1 3TR
siting of temporary rural workers dwelling
- Allowed24 June 20266003914Four Elms Farm, Alfington Road, Ottery St. Mary, EX11 1NY
conversion of existing cattle barn into 2x single storey residential dwellings
- Dismissed22 June 2026· minor6006098Land Adjoining White Farm Lane, West Hill, Ottery St Mary, EX11 1GF
construction of 1no. dwelling
- Dismissed22 June 2026· minor6005489Meadow Cottage, Frogmore Road, East Budleigh, EX9 7BB
replacement dwelling and works to an existing garage
- Dismissed22 June 20266004123Land Formerly Devonshire Inn Cottage, Upottery, EX14 9NE
the change of use of a small area of land to site a mobile home
- Allowed19 June 2026· householder60048297 Woodlands Drive, Exmouth, EX8 4QP
single storey side extension, removal of chimney stack, conversion of roof space to habitable use to include a front and rear dormer, 2 roof lights, extension to vehicular hardstanding to front, installation of vehicular hardstanding to side, installation of boundary wall to rear, porch to front with alteration to fenestration, without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref: 22/1375/FUL dated 27 September 2022
- Allowed18 June 2026· other3366414Talewater Mill Talewater, Talaton, Exeter, EX5 2RS
- Dismissed17 June 2026· major3377572Land at Abbey Road , Dunkeswell, EX14 4RR
Residential development for up to 65 dwellings (outline, with access only for consideration)
- Dismissed17 June 2026· minor6003514Land at Oil Mill Cross, Oil Mill Lane, Clyst St Mary, EX5 1AE
permission in principle for the construction of up 9no. new dwellings
- Dismissed1 June 2026· householder600375787 Peaslands Road, Sidmouth, EX10 8XD
a shed at the front of the house
- Notice varied and upheld28 May 2026· enforcement3361991Land at Broad Down, North of Linhay Farm, East Side of Seaton Road, Southleigh, Colyton, EX24 6JF
without planning permission and within the last four years, the siting and storage of non-agricultural items on the land (including a static caravan, shipping containers, a portacabin, a grey storage/toilet block and commercial vehicle) in the approximate positions shown edged in blue on the location plan enclosed with the notice
- Dismissed14 May 2026· minor6003523The Nook, Brooklands Cross, Newton Poppleford, Devon, EX10 0BY
Permission in principle for construction 1no. new dwelling
- Allowed13 May 2026· ldc3368421Bridewell Bungalow, Hawkchurch, Axminster, EX13 5XL
highly likely to fall within the scope of maintenance, improvement or alterations and would not materially affect the external appearance of the building. The description of the proposed works is sufficiently clear and precise. The carrying out of works for the maintenance, improvement or other alteration of any building which affect only its interior or do Appeal
- Allowed12 May 2026· minor6003751Coombe Dairy, Exe View Road, Lympstone, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 5AZ
Unrestricted use as a dwellinghouse
- Dismissed8 May 2026· minor6005675Pitney Water Storage Tank, Broadhembury, Devon, EX14 3LE
conversion and extension of the existing building to provide a two bedroom dwelling
- Allowed8 May 2026· minor60020341 Silver Street, Ottery St Mary, EX11 1DB
change of use from Office/Retail (Class E) to 2no new dwellings (Class C3) on the 1st and 2nd floor including self-contained stairwell
- Dismissed30 April 2026· major6002860Land At Ottery Road, Feniton, EX14 3UP
erection of up to 85 dwellings, a community eco -hut and associated infrastructure (outline) with vehicular access to be determined; all other matters reserved
- Allowed30 April 2026· minor6001406Land Adjoining Westhayes, Eastfield, West Hill, Devon, EX11 1GG
the erection of 9-dwellings, including 4-affordable dwellings and associated parking (approval sought for access, appearance, layout and scale (matters reserved: landscaping))
- Allowed29 April 2026· minor6002448Land South of Knights Lane, All Saints, Nr Axminster, Devon, EX13 7LS
Self Build Home
- Dismissed17 April 2026· minor6001237Land Opposite Cadhay Barton, Cadhay, Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX11 1QY
the change of use of 2no. agricultural buildings into 3no. residential dwellings and associated operation development to enable the buildings to function as dwellinghouses
- Allowed10 April 2026· minor60028571 Broad Street, Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX11 1BR
part change of use of ground floor, with shop remaining , and change of use of first floor from offices to two storey dwelling
- Dismissed7 April 2026· major3375541Greendale Business Park, Land South of Sidmouth Road, Aylesbeare, Devon, EX5 1EW
30 no. EV charging points, 2 HGV filling station points, and battery farm (enclosed within a building) with associated parking spaces, internal road network/hardstanding, boundary planting, and access and egress onto the Greendale Business Park Private Road Network
- Allowed1 April 2026· householder6001716Maycoes, Branscombe, EX12 3DN
erection of replacement gabion retaining structure
- Dismissed1 April 2026· minor6001291Land South of 15 Halsdon Avenue, Exmouth, Devon, EX81DY
to erect a single storey 1-bed detached dwelling with associated amenity space
- Allowed23 March 2026· minor6000802Land North of Dennesdene Close, Exmouth, EX8 4SJ
construction of detached bungalow
- Dismissed17 March 2026· minor6002059Forge House, Wilmington, Honiton, EX14 9JR
creation of new access, driveway and parking area
- Dismissed11 March 2026· minor6000858Land at Ngr 294398, 099671 (Between Hulford Cottage and Heathfield Cottage), Green Lane, Rewe, Devon, EX5 4EA
planning in principle for the erection of a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 4 affordable self-build (SCB) dwellings
- Unknown19 February 2026· enforcement3354199Land Adjoining Harcombe Farm, Harcombe, Uplyme, Lyme Regis, DT7 3RN
- Notice varied and upheld19 February 2026· enforcement3354198Land Adjoining Harcombe Farm, Harcombe, Uplyme, Lyme Regis, DT7 3RN
Without planning permission and within the last 10 years, the material change of use of Land from agricultural use to use for storage by virtue of the storage of waste materials, building materials, non-agricultural machinery and materials, trailers and non-agricultural vehicles whose approximate positions are shown edged blue on the enclosed Location Plan
- Unknown19 February 2026· enforcement3321022Land Adjoining Harcombe Farm, Harcombe, Uplyme, Lyme Regis, Devon, DT7 3RN
- Notice varied and upheld19 February 2026· enforcement3321021Land Adjoining Harcombe Farm, Harcombe, Uplyme, Lyme Regis, Devon, DT7 3RN
Without planning permission and within the last 10 years, the material change of use of Land from agricultural use to use for storage by virtue of the storage of waste materials, building materials, non-agricultural machinery and materials, trailers and non-agricultural vehicles whose approximate positions are shown edged blue on the enclosed Location Plan
- Dismissed18 February 2026· minor6001016Bystock Court, Old Bystock Drive, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 5EQ
4 no Cottages
- Dismissed17 February 2026· minor6000688Greenwell Lodge, Woodhouse Hill, Uplyme, DT7 3SL
Change of use (retrospective) of an existing self - contained garden cabin to include holiday accommodation use
- Dismissed17 February 2026· minor6000652Land Adjacent Fieldside, Rhode Lane, Uplyme, Devon, DT7 3TX
Construction of new dwelling
- Dismissed12 February 2026· minor3369195Land East Side of Oak Hill, East Budleigh, EX9 7BL
the change of use of land for the siting of three holiday cabins and conversion of existing forestry building to provide for holiday use, creation of parking area, bat building, bin storage and landscaping
- Notice upheld11 February 2026· enforcement3361196Land Adjoining Pencroft, Wilmington , Honiton , EX14 9JW
Without planning permission and within the last 4 years, unauthorised Operational Development under Section 171B(1) of the Act consisting of the removal of a Devon Bank to create a vehicular entrance/exit onto and off the A35 (Honiton to Axminster Road) together with a hardstanding area and the erection of a fence in excess of 2 metres in height facing on to the highway in the approximate position shown edged blue on the enclosed Location Plan
- Dismissed6 February 2026· minor6001320Northleigh Farm, Northleigh, Devon, EX24 6BL
conversion of a redundant agricultural building to form 1 no. self -build residential dwelling and associated works
- Dismissed4 February 2026· householder60010192 Sidlands, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 8UE
increase in roof pitch, addition of dormers to the south elevation, roof lights on the north elevation and addition of cladding
- Allowed3 February 2026· householder60031916 Lower Wheathill, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 9UA
T2 Monterey pine: fell and undertake replacement planting scheme
- Notice varied and upheld28 January 2026· enforcement3365465Land at Greendale Farm Shop, NHS Drive Through Vaccination Centre, Sidmouth Road, Farringdon, Devon, EX5 2JU
- Notice varied and upheld28 January 2026· enforcement3365464Land at Greendale Farm Shop, NHS Drive Through Vaccination Centre, Sidmouth Road, Farringdon, Devon, EX5 2JU
- Notice varied and upheld28 January 2026· enforcement3365463Land at Greendale Farm Shop, NHS Drive Through Vaccination Centre, Sidmouth Road, Farringdon, Devon, EX5 2JU
unauthorised operational development consisting of the erection of a building (shown edged in blue on the attached location plan1) for use as an NHS vaccination centre and an associated car parking area (shown edged in red on the attached location plan)
- Dismissed21 January 2026· householder60007192 The Orchard, Tipton St John, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0AZ
alterations to roof to allow for creation of first floor
- Dismissed19 January 2026· minor6001345The York Inn, Imperial Road, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 1BY
for two one-bedroom apartments over an existing public house
- Dismissed16 January 2026· ldc3339119The Olde Dairy, Awliscombe, Honiton, EX14 3QB
Certificate of lawful use or development for the use of the building known as 'The Olde Dairy' as an independent dwelling
- Dismissed15 January 2026· householder6001341Longbrook Cottage, Longbrook Lane, Lympstone, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 5LJ
for a two storey rear extension and detached garage
- Dismissed15 January 2026· minor3371346Land And Buildings At Barton Farm , Village Way, Aylesbeare, Devon, EX5 2FF
change of use from agricultural building to 2no. dwellings, including associated works, parking and landscaping
- Dismissed12 January 2026· minor6001134Land Adjacent Grove Cottage, Shute, EX13 7PU
the construction of 1 no. dwelling, within existing walls and means of access and associated works
- Dismissed9 January 2026· householder6001090Pulmans Farm, Beacon, Honiton, EX14 4TX
replacement extension to rear
- Dismissed9 January 2026· other6000978Pulmans Farm, Beacon, Honiton, EX14 4TX
replacement extension to rear
- Split Decision9 January 2026· other3370721Stafford Barton House, Swan Hill Road, Colyford, Devon, EX24 6HE
the creation of a new external doorway connecting the kitchen -diner to the patio and garden and the erection of a small internal wall to partition the utility from the boot room
- Notice upheld7 January 2026· enforcement3368794Land Adjoining Huntsland Farm Being Valley View Paddock, Church Hill, Pinhoe, Exeter, EX4 9JJ
Without planning permission, the carrying out of unauthorised operational development and the material change of use of Land from agricultural use to a mixed use of agriculture and residential and storage by virtue of: A) the unauthorised change of use of a barn to use as a single dwellinghouse and erection of an ancillary building on the Land whose approximate positions are shown edged in blue on the enclosed Location Plan; B) the siting and storage of a single decker bus on the Land whose approximate position is shown edged in purple on the enclosed Location Plan; and C) the siting of other non-agricultural items on the Land (including a glass covered notice board whose approximate position is shown edged in green on the enclosed Location Plan)
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