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Planning appeals in Exmoor

Every appeal the Planning Inspectorate has decided in Exmoor since 2016, refreshed nightly. Type a topic into the free search to read how Inspectors have reasoned here.

133

appeals on record since 2016

37%

of decided appeals allowed

29 wks

median receipt to decision

decisions in the last 12 months, 50% allowed

By appeal type

Householder20 decided

40% allowed

Minor55 decided

35% allowed

Major2 decided

0% allowed

Enforcement33 decided

42% allowed

Other23 decided

26% allowed

By procedure

Written representations129 decided

36% allowed

Hearings4 decided

0% allowed

Latest decisions in Exmoor

Quashed On Legal Grounds25 June 2026· enforcement3357392
Orchard View, Rodhuish, MINEHEAD, TA24 6QZ
(A) Without planning permission and within the last 10 years: (1) The unauthorised use of a shepherd’s hut (shown in the photographs annexed as Appendix A to this notice) sited on the Land for residential purposes
Invalid26 May 2026· enforcement3353696
Caravel, 14 Lynmouth Street, LYNMOUTH, Devon, EX35 6EH
Without planning permission, the replacement of *5* timber windows and *2* French doors on the first floor and *2* timber windows on the second floor on the north-eastern (Riverside Road) elevation from timber to uPVC windows and doors
Dismissed23 February 2026· minor6002219
Triscombe Farm, Wheddon Cross, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 7HA
a proposed extension without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 6/15/18/107, dated 21 December 2018.  The condition in dispute is No 3 which states that: The development hereby approved shall not be used or occupied other than by those persons occupying the holiday accommodation at Triscombe Farm, and/or by occupiers of the farmhouse, known as Triscombe Farm.  The reason given for the condition is: To control the volume of traffic attracted to the site in the interests of highway safety in accord with Policy AC-D2 of the Exmoor National Park Local Plan 2011 – 2031
Allowed9 January 2026· householder6000477
Valley View, Church Lane, Parracombe, Devon, EX31 4RJ
Dismissed7 January 2026· minor3350731
Middle Burrow, Burrow, Timberscombe, MINEHEAD, TA24 7UD
a proposed change of use of the barn known as North Barn (ancillary use) to holiday accommodation. This
Allowed28 November 2025· ldc3327061
Hall Farm, Brendon, LYNTON, EX35 6PS
the erection of a fence and gate on land at Hall Farm, Brendon as marked on accompanying plan KW1
Allowed4 November 2025· minor3359279
Middle Dean Farm , Trentishoe, Parracombe, BARNSTAPLE, EX31 4PJ
‘proposed conversion of agricultural barn to form dwelling with full residential use together with the change of use of existing farmhouse dwelling to be used as holiday accommodation. As per amended plans and additional information 19.03.15 ’ without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref 62/62/15/001, dated 27 March 2015
Dismissed24 October 2025· minor3368975
Sloecombe, Timberscombe, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8QX
erection of 3 No. farm sheds (10.5m x 5m tractor shed, 10x4m implement shed and 10 x 2m log shed) (retrospective)
Dismissed7 May 2025· minor3357657
Hurlstone Bungalow, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8HQ
replacement of existing bungalow and shed with eco timber bungalow and new shed
Dismissed25 April 2025· minor3352269
Chapel Knapp, Porlock Weir, MINEHEAD, TA24 8PA
‘change of use of existing ancillary garden building to a Holiday Let’
Allowed27 September 2024· minor3340990
Land adjacent to Bidgoods, Bury, Dulverton, Somerset, TA22 9ND
building for storage ancillary to the use of land for horticultural purposes
Dismissed2 April 2024· minor3324639
B3223, Near Simonsbath, Simonsbath, Somerset, TA24 7JX
a telecommunications installation: proposed 20.0m high Swann Lattice Tower C/W Headframe on new 7.0m x 1.0m RC concrete base and associated ancillary works
Allowed8 March 2024· minor3324108
Lynmouth Holiday Retreat, Manor Farm, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6LD
Dismissed2 June 2023· minor3290387
Litte Acres, Brendon Hill, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0LG
establishment of rare breed poultry farm and horticultural business involving temporary siting of caravan and erection of 2 no. polytunnels and 3 no. buildings (including chicken brooder house, vegetable handling facility, and storage and workshop barn), together with installation of solar panels and construction of 2 no. dew ponds
Allowed2 March 2023· ldc3299260
Ashbear House, Elworthy, Lydeard St. Lawrence, TAUNTON, TA4 3PY
for the stationing of a mobile home within a residential garden to provide ancillary accommodation

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