Sinai Hill, Lynton, EX35 6AG Data via plota.co.uk

EXM/26/003/ADV - Advertisement Approved
Signs & adverts

Proposal

Advertisement consent for the proposed installation of 10 no. new signs. Data via plota.co.uk

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Received
7 Jan 2026
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Approved
13 Mar 2026

Approved on 13 Mar 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 6 Sept 2026

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Site constraints 6

Special area of conservation
Exmoor National Park
The park authority decides applications here. Great weight to conserving the landscape; major development restricted.
Landscape, scenic beauty and wildlife carry great weight, and major development is only allowed in exceptional circumstances.
Lynton conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
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Habitat network: Network Enhancement Zone 2
Where habitat is joined up enough to work as a network. Context, not a constraint on its own.
Special area of conservationCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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Also on the record
Inside the Lynton built-up area; the 1970s provisional farmland map had this area as grade 5, but it predates the buildings here and the current map does not class it as farmland.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

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Other new applications on this street

11 May 2026Approved

The Crown Hotel, Sinai Hill, Lynton, Ex35 6Ag

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Important details

Council
Exmoor
Application type
Advertisement
Postcode
EX35 6AG
Received
7 Jan 2026
Validated
7 Jan 2026
Case officer
Show
Target decision
13 Mar 2026
Decision
Approved with Conditions
Decision date
13 Mar 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Show
Agent
KD Paine & Associates Ltd

How this decision compares

Decided in 65 days from validation, 11 days slower than Exmoor's median of 54 for advertisement consent. Approved, as 87% of advertisement consent here are.

70%decided within 8 weeks
87%approved
5,732decided in the last year

Plota live figures for advertisement consent decided across the UK in the last twelve months, from validation; too few recent advertisement consent in Exmoor to go on. Exmoor decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 6 Sept 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Consultation
23 Jan 2026
Comments by
19 Feb 2026
Statutory expiry
13 Mar 2026

Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025
THE CROWN HOTEL, MARKET STREET, LYNTON, EX35 6AG
Listed building consent for the proposed light refurbishment of existing pub & restaurant…
EXM/26/017/LBC
2025 Refused
LYNTON C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL, MARKET STREET, LYNTON, EX35 6AF
Works to trees in a conservation area: To fell 1no Mountain Ash (T1) to 1m above ground l…
WTCA 25/09
2023 Refused
Polly Skye Gallery, The Wishing Well, Castle Hill, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6JA
Proposed new entrance to domestic accomodation.
62/41/24/001
2023 Approved
Lyn and Exmoor Museum, Market Street, Lynton, EX35 6AF
Listed building consent for the proposed refurbishment, alterations and extension, includ…
62/41/23/031LB
2023 Approved
Lyn and Exmoor Museum, Market Street, Lynton, EX31 6AF
Proposed refurbishment, alterations and extension, including landscaping works to improve…
62/41/23/030
2022 Withdrawn
THE FERNERY, LYDIATE LANE, LYNTON, EX35 6AJ
Proposed excavation of ground level and erection of single storey extension
62/41/22/034
2021 Approved
The Globe, Queen Street, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6AA
Proposed change of use from public house to cafe/bar and holiday let. Retrospective.
62/41/22/005
2023 Approved
LYNTON C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL, MARKET STREET, LYNTON, EX35 6AF
Proposed replacement of external double doors in 2no. locations with new aluminium of sty…
62/41/23/011
2022 Approved
St Vincent Guest House, Market Street, Lynton, EX35 6AF
Listed building consent of the proposed removal, repair and replacement of roof slates on…
62/41/22/049LB
2022 Approved
4, ALFORD TERRACE, LYNTON, EX35 6AT
Proposed restructuring of garage roof, together with, installation of solar panels, windo…
62/41/22/041
2022 Approved
1C, CAVENDISH PLACE, LYNTON, EX35 6AD
Proposed extension to existing flat including change of use of existing roof space of The…
62/41/22/025
2021 Refused
LYNTON C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL, MARKET STREET, LYNTON, EX35 6AF
Proposed replacement of doors/screens in 3 no. locations with new aluminium units of styl…
62/41/21/012
2021 Refused
St Vincent Guest House, Market Street, Lynton, EX35 6AF
Listed building consent for the replacement of 6 no. windows.
62/41/21/003LB
2021 Refused
St Vincent Guest House, Market Street, Lynton, EX35 6AF
Proposed replacement of 6 no. windows.
62/41/21/002
2020 Approved
Old Laundry Studio, Cavendish Place, Lynton, EX35 6AD
Proposed change of use from former Use Class D1 artists' studio/centre to rural enterpris…
62/41/20/025
2020 Approved
ZEPHYR COTTAGE, LYDIATE LANE, LYNTON, EX35 6AJ
Works to Trees in Conservation Area: Removal of conifer T7, Removal of fallen laurel T9…
WTCA 20/11
2020 Approved
ZEPHYR COTTAGE, LYDIATE LANE, LYNTON, EX35 6AJ
Works to trees in conservation area: removal of conifer, privet, laburnum
WTCA 20/07
2019 Approved
Saffron Cottage, Lydiate Lane, Lynton, Devon
Erection of extension to dwelling. Retrospective. (Amended description)
62/41/19/026
2019 Approved
Lyn House, Lynway, Lynton, Devon
Works to trees in Conservation Area: Fell three Leylandii trees, fell two fir trees, redu…
WTCA 19/07
2019 Approved
5 Queen Street, Lynton, Devon
Retrospective change of use of shop (use class A1) to restaurant (use class A3).
62/41/19/004
2018 Withdrawn
Crown Hotel, Sinai Hill, Lynton, Devon
Listed building consent for the proposed erection of external boiler enclosure with assoc…
62/41/18/036LB
2017 Approved
Crown Hotel, Sinai Hill, Lynton, Devon
Listed Building Consent for the proposed erection of external boiler enclosure to Grade I…
62/41/17/006LB
2017 Approved
Crown Hotel, Sinai Hill, Lynton, Devon
Proposed erection of external boiler enclosure to Grade II Listed Hotel with associated l…
62/41/17/005
2016 Approved
Lynton Church of England Primary School, Market Street, Lynton
Proposed replacement of 1no. metal framed window with new white powder coated aluminium d…
62/41/16/031
2016 Approved
7 Queen Street, Lynton, Devon
Proposed separate entrance to flat. Re-submission of lapsed application 62/41/08/021.
62/41/16/021
Exmoor
Planning Authority Score
4.4/10
Below average
#179 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other 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 statistics
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings