Ruxhill Cottage Shebbear Beaworthy Devon EX21 5QR

Application is being considered 1/0092/2026/FUL
Council
Date received
3 Feb 2026
Date validated
27 Feb 2026
Postcode
EX21 5QR

Description

Change of use of land to domestic curtilage, single storey side extension to create ground floor annexe and associated alterations

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