Taylors Cottage High Bickington Umberleigh Devon EX37 9BL
Application is being considered
1/0299/2026/FUL
Description
Change of use of an ancillary building to holiday accommodation with associated works (affecting public right of way)
6.7/10
Planning Authority Score
#70 of 282
Council-wide context — figures cover all householder decisions across the authority, not this specific application.
Torridge is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #74 out of 282. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).
Torridge decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #174 of 282
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #88 of 282
76%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #74 of 282
37%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #118 of 282
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