West Park Yarnscombe Barnstaple Devon EX31 3LZ Data via plota.co.uk

1/0039/2026/FULM - Full Application Application is being considered

Proposal

Proposed change of use of land from a construction training centre to a show people's site consisting of 7 plots, a play area, maintenance and testing area for fair ground equipment and overnight parking. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received

16 Jan 2026

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Validated

6 Mar 2026

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Consultation

18 Jun 2026

Decision

Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. The consultation period closed on 12 Jul 2026.

Documents 72

Statements & assessments 17

Plans & drawings 4

PDF SITE PLAN AND LANDSCAPING Drawing · 3 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING SITE PLAN Drawing · 3 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF LOCATION PLAN AND ACCESS VISIBILITY PLAN Drawing · 3 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF BASELINE HABITAT PLAN Drawing · 3 Mar 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF Application Form Application Form · 3 Mar 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 45

Important details

Council: Torridge
Application type: Full Application
Postcode: EX31 3LZ
Received: 16 Jan 2026
Validated: 6 Mar 2026
Ward: Two Rivers And Three Moors
Parish: Alverdiscott
Case officer: Show
Target decision: 5 Jun 2026
Applicant: Show
Agent: Tree Tops Planning

Public comments

38comments received

36 objecting1 neutral1 supporting

95% object · above the UK average of 76%

27 neighbours consulted · Last counted 23 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Neighbours: 13 Mar 2026
Consultation: 18 Jun 2026
Comments by: 12 Jul 2026
Site notice: 8 Apr 2026
Press notice: 18 Mar 2026
Env. assessment: No

Historical activity at this location

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

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved

Southdown Caravan And Camping Site Yarnscombe Devon EX31 3LZ

Formation of 4no. Additional Pitches for Non-Static Caravans and the Formation of 2 No. P…

1/0007/2025/FUL 27 Mar 2025

2025 Approved

Southdown Caravan And Camping Site Yarnscombe Devon EX31 3LZ

Formation of 4no. Additional Pitches for Non-Static Caravans and the Formation of 2 No. P…

1/0007/2025/FUL 27 Mar 2025

2020 Approved

Barn Owl Cottage Yarnscombe Barnstaple Devon EX31 3LZ

Single storey rear extension

1/0265/2020/FUH 13 May 2020

2020 Approved

Barn Owl Cottage Yarnscombe Barnstaple Devon EX31 3LZ

Single storey rear extension

1/0265/2020/FUH 13 May 2020

2020 Approved

North Devon Dry Storage Yarnscombe Barnstaple Devon EX31 3LZ

Change of use of land and siting of 30 storage containers for B8 use

1/0044/2020/FUL 26 Mar 2020

2020 Approved

North Devon Dry Storage Yarnscombe Barnstaple Devon EX31 3LZ

Change of use of land and siting of 30 storage containers for B8 use

1/0044/2020/FUL 26 Mar 2020

2018 Approved

Southdown Adventure Ltd Yarnscombe Devon

Retrospective change of use of farm buildings and yard to a mixed B1, B8 and B2 use

1/1326/2018/COU 18 Jun 2019

2018 Approved

Southdown Adventure Ltd Yarnscombe Devon

Retrospective change of use of farm buildings and yard to a mixed B1, B8 and B2 use

1/1326/2018/COU 18 Jun 2019

2018 Refused

Tawny Cottage Yarnscombe Barnstaple Devon EX31 3LZ

2 Storey Side Extension and erection of garage

1/0807/2018/FUL 12 Nov 2018

2018 Refused

Tawny Cottage Yarnscombe Barnstaple Devon EX31 3LZ

2 Storey Side Extension and erection of garage

1/0807/2018/FUL 12 Nov 2018

2018 Approved

Southdown Adventure Ltd Yarnscombe Barnstaple Devon EX31 3LZ

Discharge of Conditions 3 and 4 of Planning Approval 1/0072/2015/FUL

1/0430/2018/DIS 8 May 2018

2018 Approved

Southdown Adventure Ltd Yarnscombe Barnstaple Devon EX31 3LZ

Discharge of Conditions 3 and 4 of Planning Approval 1/0072/2015/FUL

1/0430/2018/DIS 8 May 2018

2017 Refused

Southdown Adventure Ltd Yarnscombe Barnstaple Devon EX31 3LZ

Erection of agricultural storage building

1/0922/2017/AGR 27 Sep 2017

2017 Refused

Southdown Adventure Ltd Yarnscombe Barnstaple Devon EX31 3LZ

Erection of agricultural storage building

1/0922/2017/AGR 27 Sep 2017

Torridge

Planning Authority Score

7.6/10

Good

#40 of 296 councils

Relevant to this application:

Change of use

Torridge is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #55 out of 296. 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

Torridge decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

87%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #184 of 296

98%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #25 of 296

78%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (63%) #55 of 296

38%

Extended time limit

Below avg (41%) #133 of 296

72%

Minor dwellings approved

155 decided (1-9 homes)

85%

Major dwellings approved

13 decided (10+ homes)

82%

Change of use approved

11 decided

554

Total decisions

71 refused in the year to March 2026

West Park Yarnscombe Barnstaple Devon EX31 3LZ Data via plota.co.uk

Proposal

Application progress

Documents 72

Statements & assessments 17

Plans & drawings 4

Application forms 1

Consultation & comments 45

Other documents 5

Important details

Public comments

Consultation & key dates

Nearby activity