THE CROWN HOTEL, MARKET STREET, LYNTON, EX35 6AG Data via plota.co.uk

Pending EXM/26/017/LBC
Council
Date received
7 Jan 2026
Date validated
26 Jan 2026
Postcode
EX35 6AG

Description

Listed building consent for the proposed light refurbishment of existing pub & restaurant, full refurbishment of hotel lobby lounge, conversion of existing games/billiards room to 2 new hotel bedrooms, new wrought iron external gate, conversion of existing former library room to 1 new hotel room, full refurbishment of bedrooms 8 and 9, redecoration of hotel corridors and all bedrooms, re-fitting of all hotel bathrooms, external repairs and redecoration of building, conversion of externally-accessed store room into new bin store, new external signage, new exterior lighting and refurbishment of trade area WC's. Data via plota.co.uk

Exmoor
Planning Authority Score
4.4/10
Below average
#179 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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. View full council performance
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