Toilets School Street Sidford Data via plota.co.uk

26/1587/FUL - Full Application Awaiting decision

Proposal

Change of use and conversion of former public conveniences to form one two-bedroom dwellinghouse (Use Class C3), including extensions, hip-to-gable roof alterations, rear dormer windows, external alterations, landscaping and boundary treatment. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓
Received
12 Aug 2026
Decision
Expected by 7 Oct 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision by 25 Oct 2026, from East Devon's recent changes of use.

Site constraints 5

Grade II listed: Numbers 1-3 and 4 (Albert House ), Orchard Terrace
List entry 1097988 · 26 m away · 10 more listed buildings within 150 m (10 Grade II)
Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
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Historic England ↗
Sidford 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.
Council document ↗
Also on the record
National landscape 223 m away: East Devon; Radon affected area, class 4; Inside the Sidmouth built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

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Important details

Council
East Devon
Application type
Full Application
Received
12 Aug 2026
Validated
12 Aug 2026
Ward
Sidmouth Sidford
Parish
Sidmouth
Applicant
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Decision outlook

Day 58 of the 56-day target. East Devon usually decides changes of use by day 58.

Day 582 days past the 56-day target
46%decided within 8 weeks
75%approved
13%go to committee

Plota live figures for changes of use decided by East Devon in the last twelve months, from validation. East Devon decision record →

Public comments

2comments received
2 objecting

7 neighbours consulted · Last counted 7 Oct 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15093196
Planning Portal ref
PP-15093196
Site or press notice
26 Aug 2026
Env. assessment
No
East Devon
Planning Authority Score
6.7/10
Good
#72 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

East Devon ranks #103 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
East Devon decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
88%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #152 of 296
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #104 of 296
72%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #103 of 296
34%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #86 of 296
63%
Minor dwellings approved
168 decided (1-9 homes)
74%
Major dwellings approved
23 decided (10+ homes)
88%
Change of use approved
25 decided
1,321
Total decisions
157 refused in the year to March 2026

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