The free appeal record
Planning appeals in Torridge, 2025
46 appeals decided in 2025, 34% 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.
- Dismissed23 December 2025· minor6001044Tetcott Garage, Bone Street, Tetcott, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6RA
conversion of redundant commercial building to dwelling
- Allowed4 December 2025· minor6000831Lufflands Caravan Park, Sutcombe, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 7PJ
described in the application as “retrospective permission for change of use to allow siting of 8 touring caravans
- Allowed3 December 2025· ldc3352946Bowood Farm, Roborough, Winkleigh, Devon, EX19 8TE
Siting and occupation of a mobile home
- Dismissed24 November 2025· minor6000813Barn And Land At Grid Reference 232812 106564, Chilsworthy, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 7BQ
proposed new dwelling
- Dismissed13 November 2025· minor6000604Agricultural Building At Stoneleigh Farm, Shebbear, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5QT
conversion of existing agricultural buildings to a Welfare Processing Facility
- Dismissed30 October 2025· minor3367934Land Adj to Well Meadow, Juries Lane, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 7DG
for residential development up to 3no. dwellings
- Allowed15 October 2025· minor3367688Land at Grid Reference 232282 103239, Pyworthy, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6JY
retrospective application for stables and hardstanding”
- Dismissed15 October 2025· householder3367380Woodsdown, Pancrasweek, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 7JN
the erection of an extension
- Dismissed15 October 2025· other3367378Woodsdown, Pancrasweek, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 7JN
- Allowed26 September 2025· minor3368533Agricultural Building, High Bickington, EX37 9BU
repair and replace cladding to agricultural building, and minor repair to barn and associated works without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 1/0260/2024/FUL dated 17th May 2024
- Dismissed24 September 2025· minor3369281Southcott, Frithelstock, Torrington, EX38 8LD
described in the application as “conversion of existing barn to dwelling with associated works and landscaping”
- Unknown22 September 2025· other3365780Halsbury Barton, Buckland Brewer, Bideford, EX39 5EL
- Dismissed22 September 2025· minor3365778Halsbury Barton, Buckland Brewer, Bideford, EX39 5EL
the conversion of traditional stone barn into a single dwelling, with conversion of another barn into ancillary accommodation to main dwelling, and associated works
- Dismissed11 September 2025· major3359853Land at Wooda Road, Appledore, EX39 1UZ
residential development of up to 36 dwellings, public open space and associated infrastructure
- Quashed On Legal Grounds28 August 2025· enforcement3353988Meddon, Hartland, EX39 6HB
Construction of a building and material change of use of land to mixed use including residential and forestry
- Dismissed27 August 2025· minor3364714Land Adjacent Croft Gate , Halwill Junction, Beaworthy, Devon , EX21 5TN
described in the application as “residential development for three dwellings (Renewal of 1/0512/2020/OUT)”
- Dismissed26 August 2025· minor3362449Land At Grid Reference 244709 127666 , Raleigh Hill, Northam, Bideford , Devon, EX39 3NX
Proposed dwelling (outline permission with all matters reserved)
- Dismissed29 July 2025· householder3365873The Mount, Lakenham Hill, Northam, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1JH
the removal of approved loft conversion application number 1/0373/2024/FUL and construction of a new first-floor extension over approved single storey side extension
- Unknown23 July 2025· minor3360197Land At Grid Reference 257141 114176, Dolton, Devon, EX19 8PU
- Allowed23 July 2025· minor3360195Land At Grid Reference 257141 114176, Dolton, Devon, EX19 8PU
to develop an agricultural building
- Allowed11 July 2025· minor3356115Park Vale Cottage, South Hole, Bideford, Devon, EX39 6HW
demolition of existing dwelling and replaced with proposed 4 bed, two storey dwelling
- Allowed3 July 2025· major3358116Land At Grid Reference 230351 101882, Pyworthy, Devon, EX22 6LA
Stoneworthy Energy Storage System is a proposed battery energy storage system (BESS) comprising approximately 32no. battery enclosures, 16no. PCS (power conversion systems), 16no. MV skids (PCS transformer and switchgear), a 33kV substation building with a high voltage area containing auxiliary transformer and grid compliance equipment, a 132kV grid transformer with associated equipment and a grid connection to a National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) overhead line
- Dismissed30 June 2025· major3357353Libbaton Golf Club, Libbation Golf Course, High Bickington, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9BS
erection of 14 sustainable holiday lodges and associated access and development
- Dismissed27 June 2025· major3351681West Country Concrete Products, Enford Works, Shebbear, Devon, EX21 5RY
33 residential units with associated landscaping and play space
- Dismissed24 June 2025· minor3362080Aldermaston House, Dubbs Cross, Virginstow, Devon, EX21 5DY
to construct a new dwelling in replacement of the previously approved permission (1/0413/2023//FUL)
- Dismissed19 June 2025· minor3357169Barn At Grid Reference 230995 112453 , Road From Stowford Cross To Jenns Cross, Bradworthy, Devon, EX22 7RP
described in the application as “proposed conversion of barn to create 1No. 1b1p dwelling and all associated works at Jenns Barn, Holsworthy, EX22 7RP”
- Allowed19 June 2025· other33519931 Market Place, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2DR
Alterations to internal layout including removal of arched doorway and fire lobby subdivision on first floor landing of Grade II Listed building to facilitate conversion to residential use
- Dismissed17 June 2025· minor3355008Five Acre, Alverdiscott Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4PP
the demolition of barn to be replaced with 1. no dwelling and detached garage in lieu of planning approval 1/1166/2023/FUL (self-build)
- Dismissed17 June 2025· minor3355007Five Acre, Alverdiscott Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4PP
5m extension to west elevation replacing 6m larger extension, roof removed and replaced with first floor, increased curtilage for access and larger garden, existing vehicular access blocked with trees and shrubs, utilisation of 2nd access in north boundary
- Allowed16 June 2025· householder3360141Newlands, Dowland, Winkleigh, EX19 8PQ
Single storey extension and alterations to existing dwelling with associated landscaping works
- Allowed11 June 2025· householder3363924Lower Hele Farm, The Granary, Bradworthy, Devon, EX22 7SW
proposed extension to provide a kitchen, dining and new principal bedroom and bath bringing the existing dwelling house up to modern living standards and a proposed new garage
- Dismissed27 May 2025· minor3356350The Paddock, Derriton, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6JU
change of use to holiday letting
- Dismissed21 May 2025· householder3356800Windy Cross Farm, Road From Woodacott Cross To Windy Cross , Holsworthy, Thornbury, Devon , EX22 7BZ
described on the planning application form as ‘ reinstatement and extension of dwelling following fire ’
- Notice varied and upheld29 April 2025· enforcement3340537Follyfoot Equestrian Centre Sandymere Rd, Sandymere Rd, Northam, Devon, EX39 1XR
Listed building enforcement notice relating to unauthorised works to the west receiver block of the Grade II listed Northam Chain Home Radar Station, including removal of earth cover, damage to bitumen covering, exposure of reinforcement bars, attachment of wooden structure and storage of items in the curtilage
- Allowed25 April 2025· householder33612109 Highfield, Northam, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1BB
described on the application form as a roof conversion and extension, extension to the rear of the property
- Dismissed22 April 2025· minor33506767 Glebelands, Holsworthy, EX22 6AQ
erection of 1no. dwelling
- Allowed4 April 2025· minor3355763Fishing Ponds At Grid Reference 245539 100725, Anglers Paradise, Halwill Junction, Devon, EX21 5TX
temporary supervisory mobile home
- Unknown26 March 2025· enforcement3355162The Laurels Inn, Petrockstow, Okehampton, EX20 3HJ
- Quashed On Legal Grounds26 March 2025· enforcement3355161The Laurels Inn, Petrockstow, Okehampton, EX20 3HJ
Without planning permission and within the last four years, operational development consisting of the change of use of building from a mixed use of a public house and private dwelling to a private dwelling
- Dismissed17 March 2025· minor3348227Little Hayes Lakes, Ashreigney, Chulmleigh, EX18 7NG
Change of use from mixed use of agriculture and commercial to mixed use of agriculture, commercial and tourism (caravan site), including installation of 4 no. cabins for holiday accommodation, an existing static caravan and container, and associated infrastructure
- Notice varied and upheld14 March 2025· enforcement3337740Winnie’s Wood (Wishtree Agroforestry & Permaculture Centre), Black Torrington, Beaworthy, EX21 5JN
Without planning permission: (i) Without planning permission and within the last 4 years, the construction of a dwelling (attached as Appendix A1). [sic.]
- Dismissed26 February 2025· minor3345400Kingsbeer Mobile Home, West Chilla, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5XQ
the provision of a permanent worker’s dwelling
- Allowed7 February 2025· major3353044Land at Ebberley Down , Ebberley, Devon , EX38 7JS
Construction and operation of a grid-connected solar photovoltaic farm, incorporating battery storage, with infrastructure, landscaping and biodiversity enhancements
- Notice varied and upheld24 January 2025· enforcement3351281St Giles on the Heath, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9SS
Change of use of the land from agricultural to the mixed use of storage and distribution (originally alleged as Use Class B8) and agricultural use
- Dismissed14 January 2025· minor3345128Briars End, Land Adjacent to Briar Hayes, Hatchmoor Road, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 7BU
single dwelling and garage
- Allowed13 January 2025· minor3345837Land North of Roborough, 257498, 117287, EX19 8SY
proposed livestock housing with a hayloft
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