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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.

  1. Dismissed21 October 2026· minor6010705
    Stamps Building, King Street, Honiton, EX14 1AF

    conversion of former funeral directors to 3no dwellings (flats) with associated works

  2. Allowed19 October 20266007622
    1 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

  3. Dismissed7 October 2026· minor6013380
    Land 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

  4. Dismissed7 October 2026· major6003095
    Land 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

  5. Allowed29 September 2026· minor6009619
    Culverwells, Dalwood, EX13 7EB

    change of use of existing dwellinghouse (restricted to use for holiday accommodation purposes) to permit unrestricted residential occupation

  6. Notice varied and upheld16 September 20263360742
    55 High Street, Honiton, EX14 1PW
  7. Notice varied and upheld16 September 20263360464
    55 High Street, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1PW
  8. Dismissed10 September 2026· householder6014276
    127 North Street, Axminster, EX13 5QH

    the erection of garage/store to front of property on north/west elevation

  9. Dismissed10 September 2026· householder6013211
    Pipers Hill, Highcliffe Crescent, Seaton, EX12 2PS

    Proposed loft conversion including raised ridge, dormer window, cladding and alterations to fenestration

  10. Allowed9 September 2026· other6006240
    The Old House, Sheldon, Honiton, EX14 4QR

    Addition of 13 solar panels to the existing roof space

  11. Dismissed13 August 20263369854
    Land Just South of Hazlehurst, Raymonds Hill, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5UH
  12. Dismissed13 August 2026· householder6011265
    98 Woolbrook Road, Sidmouth, EX10 9XD

    30m of timber boundary raised fencing to the north and south elevation

  13. Dismissed6 August 2026· minor6008158
    Bowling Green, Plymtree, EX15 2LF

    the construction of a new dwelling

  14. Dismissed31 July 2026· householder6008725
    15 Bhutan Close, Honiton, Devon, EX14 2UP

    proposed rear balcony with 1.8m privacy screen

  15. Dismissed24 July 2026· minor6005405
    Land at Higher Metcombe, Higher Metcombe, EX11 1SL

    the erection of 3no detached dwellings, stable block & paddock with associated hard and soft landscaping/access

  16. Dismissed23 July 20266008283
    149 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

  17. Allowed23 July 2026· advert6007241
    Country 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

  18. Dismissed17 July 20266006539
    Land North Of Sand Farm, Sidbury Hill, Sidbury, EX10 0QN

    a portal framed agricultural building

  19. Dismissed10 July 2026· minor6008369
    Sidmouth 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

  20. Dismissed10 July 2026· minor6007522
    2 Hunts Cottage, Sidmouth Road, Clyst St Mary, EX5 1DN

    new detached dwelling

  21. Allowed10 July 20266005764
    Land 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

  22. Allowed10 July 2026· minor6004696
    10 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)

  23. Allowed8 July 2026· minor6001310
    Cherrytrees, 25 Village Way Aylesbeare, Exeter, EX5 2FD
  24. Dismissed2 July 20266005430
    6 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

  25. Dismissed2 July 2026· minor6004981
    Land off Back Lane, Back Lane, Newton Poppleford, EX10 0DH

    Permission in Principle for up to 9no. dwellings

  26. Allowed2 July 20266004880
    Northay 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

  27. Dismissed26 June 20266003339
    Mosshayne Farm, West Clyst, Exeter, EX1 3TR

    siting of temporary rural workers dwelling

  28. Allowed24 June 20266003914
    Four Elms Farm, Alfington Road, Ottery St. Mary, EX11 1NY

    conversion of existing cattle barn into 2x single storey residential dwellings

  29. Dismissed22 June 2026· minor6006098
    Land Adjoining White Farm Lane, West Hill, Ottery St Mary, EX11 1GF

    construction of 1no. dwelling

  30. Dismissed22 June 2026· minor6005489
    Meadow Cottage, Frogmore Road, East Budleigh, EX9 7BB

    replacement dwelling and works to an existing garage

  31. Dismissed22 June 20266004123
    Land Formerly Devonshire Inn Cottage, Upottery, EX14 9NE

    the change of use of a small area of land to site a mobile home

  32. Allowed19 June 2026· householder6004829
    7 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

  33. Allowed18 June 2026· other3366414
    Talewater Mill Talewater, Talaton, Exeter, EX5 2RS
  34. Dismissed17 June 2026· major3377572
    Land at Abbey Road , Dunkeswell, EX14 4RR

    Residential development for up to 65 dwellings (outline, with access only for consideration)

  35. Dismissed17 June 2026· minor6003514
    Land at Oil Mill Cross, Oil Mill Lane, Clyst St Mary, EX5 1AE

    permission in principle for the construction of up 9no. new dwellings

  36. Dismissed1 June 2026· householder6003757
    87 Peaslands Road, Sidmouth, EX10 8XD

    a shed at the front of the house

  37. Notice varied and upheld28 May 2026· enforcement3361991
    Land 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

  38. Dismissed14 May 2026· minor6003523
    The Nook, Brooklands Cross, Newton Poppleford, Devon, EX10 0BY

    Permission in principle for construction 1no. new dwelling

  39. Allowed13 May 2026· ldc3368421
    Bridewell 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

  40. Allowed12 May 2026· minor6003751
    Coombe Dairy, Exe View Road, Lympstone, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 5AZ

    Unrestricted use as a dwellinghouse

  41. Dismissed8 May 2026· minor6005675
    Pitney Water Storage Tank, Broadhembury, Devon, EX14 3LE

    conversion and extension of the existing building to provide a two bedroom dwelling

  42. Allowed8 May 2026· minor6002034
    1 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

  43. Dismissed30 April 2026· major6002860
    Land 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

  44. Allowed30 April 2026· minor6001406
    Land 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))

  45. Allowed29 April 2026· minor6002448
    Land South of Knights Lane, All Saints, Nr Axminster, Devon, EX13 7LS

    Self Build Home

  46. Dismissed17 April 2026· minor6001237
    Land 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

  47. Allowed10 April 2026· minor6002857
    1 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

  48. Dismissed7 April 2026· major3375541
    Greendale 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

  49. Allowed1 April 2026· householder6001716
    Maycoes, Branscombe, EX12 3DN

    erection of replacement gabion retaining structure

  50. Dismissed1 April 2026· minor6001291
    Land South of 15 Halsdon Avenue, Exmouth, Devon, EX81DY

    to erect a single storey 1-bed detached dwelling with associated amenity space

  51. Allowed23 March 2026· minor6000802
    Land North of Dennesdene Close, Exmouth, EX8 4SJ

    construction of detached bungalow

  52. Dismissed17 March 2026· minor6002059
    Forge House, Wilmington, Honiton, EX14 9JR

    creation of new access, driveway and parking area

  53. Dismissed11 March 2026· minor6000858
    Land 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

  54. Unknown19 February 2026· enforcement3354199
    Land Adjoining Harcombe Farm, Harcombe, Uplyme, Lyme Regis, DT7 3RN
  55. Notice varied and upheld19 February 2026· enforcement3354198
    Land 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

  56. Unknown19 February 2026· enforcement3321022
    Land Adjoining Harcombe Farm, Harcombe, Uplyme, Lyme Regis, Devon, DT7 3RN
  57. Notice varied and upheld19 February 2026· enforcement3321021
    Land 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

  58. Dismissed18 February 2026· minor6001016
    Bystock Court, Old Bystock Drive, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 5EQ

    4 no Cottages

  59. Dismissed17 February 2026· minor6000688
    Greenwell Lodge, Woodhouse Hill, Uplyme, DT7 3SL

    Change of use (retrospective) of an existing self - contained garden cabin to include holiday accommodation use

  60. Dismissed17 February 2026· minor6000652
    Land Adjacent Fieldside, Rhode Lane, Uplyme, Devon, DT7 3TX

    Construction of new dwelling

  61. Dismissed12 February 2026· minor3369195
    Land 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

  62. Notice upheld11 February 2026· enforcement3361196
    Land 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

  63. Dismissed6 February 2026· minor6001320
    Northleigh Farm, Northleigh, Devon, EX24 6BL

    conversion of a redundant agricultural building to form 1 no. self -build residential dwelling and associated works

  64. Dismissed4 February 2026· householder6001019
    2 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

  65. Allowed3 February 2026· householder6003191
    6 Lower Wheathill, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 9UA

    T2 Monterey pine: fell and undertake replacement planting scheme

  66. Notice varied and upheld28 January 2026· enforcement3365465
    Land at Greendale Farm Shop, NHS Drive Through Vaccination Centre, Sidmouth Road, Farringdon, Devon, EX5 2JU
  67. Notice varied and upheld28 January 2026· enforcement3365464
    Land at Greendale Farm Shop, NHS Drive Through Vaccination Centre, Sidmouth Road, Farringdon, Devon, EX5 2JU
  68. Notice varied and upheld28 January 2026· enforcement3365463
    Land 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)

  69. Dismissed21 January 2026· householder6000719
    2 The Orchard, Tipton St John, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0AZ

    alterations to roof to allow for creation of first floor

  70. Dismissed19 January 2026· minor6001345
    The York Inn, Imperial Road, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 1BY

    for two one-bedroom apartments over an existing public house

  71. Dismissed16 January 2026· ldc3339119
    The 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

  72. Dismissed15 January 2026· householder6001341
    Longbrook Cottage, Longbrook Lane, Lympstone, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 5LJ

    for a two storey rear extension and detached garage

  73. Dismissed15 January 2026· minor3371346
    Land 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

  74. Dismissed12 January 2026· minor6001134
    Land Adjacent Grove Cottage, Shute, EX13 7PU

    the construction of 1 no. dwelling, within existing walls and means of access and associated works

  75. Dismissed9 January 2026· householder6001090
    Pulmans Farm, Beacon, Honiton, EX14 4TX

    replacement extension to rear

  76. Dismissed9 January 2026· other6000978
    Pulmans Farm, Beacon, Honiton, EX14 4TX

    replacement extension to rear

  77. Split Decision9 January 2026· other3370721
    Stafford 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

  78. Notice upheld7 January 2026· enforcement3368794
    Land 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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