Challacombe, Barnstaple, EX31 4TT Data via plota.co.uk
Pending
EXM/26/053/FULL
Description
Proposed change of use of building to 1no. unit of holiday accommodation, together with change of use of part of dwelling house to 1no. unit of holiday accommodation and the erection of polytunnel. Retrospective. Data via plota.co.uk
Historical activity at this location
4 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2021
Approved
COMBE COTTAGE, CHALLACOMBE, BARNSTAPLE, EX31 4TT
Proposed replacement of uPVC conservatory with oak framed extension.
2019
Approved
New House Farm, Challacombe, Barnstaple, Devon
Proposed Variation of Condition 2 of approved application 62/13/18/002 for erection of a…
2019
Approved
Sunnycot, Challacombe, Barnstaple, Devon
Proposed single storey extension, new roof and replacement outbuilding. ( As per addition…
2018
Approved
New House Farm, Challacombe, Devon
Proposed installation of ground source collector loops.
Exmoor
Planning Authority Score
4.4/10
Below average
#179 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use
Exmoor is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #248 out of 296. 52% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 98% approval rate vs 90% nationally.
More permissive than most councils
98% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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Exmoor decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
96%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #10 of 296
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #15 of 296
47%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #248 of 296
52%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #234 of 296
100%
Minor dwellings approved
4 decided (1-9 homes)
96%
Change of use approved
26 decided
174
Total decisions
7 refused in the year to March 2026