The Old Rectory, Challacombe, Barnstaple, Ex31 4Ts
Pending
EXM/26/076/FULL
Description
Proposed redevelopment of existing stables and the formation of a new private horse training area
Exmoor
Planning Authority Score
3.7/10
Below average
#206 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Exmoor is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #254 out of 292. The council extends the time limit on 55% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (96%) than the national average (90%).
Frequently extends decision deadlines
expect longer than the statutory limit
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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Exmoor decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #60 of 292
96%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #49 of 292
43%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #254 of 292
55%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #249 of 292
60%
Minor dwellings approved
5 decided (1-9 homes)
97%
Change of use approved
29 decided
161
Total decisions
12 refused in 2025