The Big Sheep Abbotsham Bideford Devon EX39 5AP
Application is being considered
1/0266/2026/CPE
Description
Certificate of existing lawful development for the use of land as a farm themed park for rides, attractions and public entertainment, ancillary uses for parking, a café, a shop and a brewery. Additionally, overflow car park in association with the Big Sheep theme park between the months of July to September and on Bank Holidays.
Nearby new applications
Historical activity at this location
14 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2024
Refused
Certificate of existing lawful development for the use of land as a mixed use adventure p…
2024
Refused
Certificate of existing lawful development for the use of land as a mixed use adventure p…
2019
Withdrawn
Retrospective application for retention of Temporary Supervisory Dwelling for Rural Busin…
2017
Approved
Proposed biomass boiler
2017
Approved
Proposed biomass boiler
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2024
Approved
The Cottage Abbotsham Bideford Devon EX39 5AP
Proposed rear extension and alterations
2024
Approved
The Cottage Abbotsham Bideford Devon EX39 5AP
Proposed rear extension and alterations
2021
Approved
Rose Cottage Abbotsham Bideford Devon EX39 5AP
Change rear pitched roof to flat roof and addition of two windows
2021
Approved
Rose Cottage Abbotsham Bideford Devon EX39 5AP
Change rear pitched roof to flat roof and addition of two windows
2020
1 St Helens Abbotsham Bideford Devon EX39 5BR
Request to place TPO on beech tree
2020
1 St Helens Abbotsham Bideford Devon EX39 5BR
Request to place TPO on beech tree
2018
Approved
Abbotsham Village Hall Abbotsham Bideford Devon EX39 5AP
Re-roofing of existing village hall and installation of 3 new velux windows
2018
Approved
Abbotsham Village Hall Abbotsham Bideford Devon EX39 5AP
Re-roofing of existing village hall and installation of 3 new velux windows
2016
Approved
1 Carnbrae Abbotsham Devon EX39 5AP
Change of use from village shop/post office to residential
Torridge
Planning Authority Score
6.8/10
Good
#68 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Torridge is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #74 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).
Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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Torridge decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #180 of 292
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #90 of 292
76%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #74 of 292
37%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #122 of 292
77%
Minor dwellings approved
165 decided (1-9 homes)
77%
Major dwellings approved
13 decided (10+ homes)
77%
Change of use approved
13 decided
562
Total decisions
75 refused in 2025