5 Devon Square Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 2HN Data via plota.co.uk

26/00478/CLDP - Certificate of Lawful Use Proposed Refused

Proposal

Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed replacement roof and associated fascias, rainwater goods, new staircase to provide loft access, alterations to the existing roof structure including installation of three roof lights Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
17 Mar 2026
Refused
27 Mar 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 27 Mar 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Certificate of Lawful Use Proposed
Postcode
TQ12 2HN
Received
17 Mar 2026
Validated
17 Mar 2026
Ward
Bushell
Parish
NEWTON ABBOT
Case officer
Show
Target decision
12 May 2026
Decision
CERT LAWFUL USE EXIST/PROP REFUSED
Decision date
27 Mar 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14789686
Env. assessment
No
Teignbridge
Planning Authority Score
6.1/10
Average
#102 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Teignbridge is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #39 out of 296. Only 26% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Teignbridge is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 82% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 82% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Teignbridge decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
80%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #262 of 296
82%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #270 of 296
80%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #39 of 296
26%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #37 of 296
60%
Minor dwellings approved
83 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
13 decided (10+ homes)
69%
Change of use approved
13 decided
716
Total decisions
141 refused in the year to March 2026