46 48 Fore Street Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9DN Data via plota.co.uk
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Conversion of hotel to form residential dwelling & two apartments Data via plota.co.uk
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Received
4 Aug 2026
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Validated
10 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 5 Nov 2026
Under consideration
No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 4 Nov 2026, from North Devon's recent changes of use.
Documents 34
Statements & assessments 3
Plans & drawings 24
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Block Plan Proposed
Proposed Block Plan · 10 Sept 2026
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Existing East Elevation
Elevations Existing · 10 Sept 2026
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Existing Elevations - South
Elevations Existing · 10 Sept 2026
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Existing West Elevation Facing Courtyard
Elevations Existing · 10 Sept 2026
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Existing West Elevation Facing Sommer Crescent
Elevations Existing · 10 Sept 2026
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Elevations Existing and Proposed
Existing North Elevation · 10 Sept 2026
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Proposed North Eelevation
Elevations Proposed · 10 Sept 2026
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Proposed East Elevation
Elevations Proposed · 10 Sept 2026
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Proposed South Elevation
Elevations Proposed · 10 Sept 2026
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Proposed West Elevation Facing Courtyard
Elevations Proposed · 10 Sept 2026
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Proposed West Elevation Facing Sommer Crescent
Elevations Proposed · 10 Sept 2026
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Existing Floor Plans - Lower Ground Floor
Floor Plans Existing · 10 Sept 2026
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Existing Floor Plans - Ground Floor
Floor Plans Existing · 10 Sept 2026
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Existing First Floor Plan
Floor Plans Existing · 10 Sept 2026
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Existing Second Floor Plan
Floor Plans Existing · 10 Sept 2026
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Existing Attic Floor Plan
Floor Plans Existing · 10 Sept 2026
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Proposed Floor Plans - Lower Ground
Floor Plans Proposed · 10 Sept 2026
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Proposed Floor Plans - Ground Floor
Floor Plans Proposed · 10 Sept 2026
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Proposed First Floor Plan
Floor Plans Proposed · 10 Sept 2026
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Proposed Second Floor Plan
Floor Plans Proposed · 10 Sept 2026
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Proposed Attic Floor Plan
Floor Plans Proposed · 10 Sept 2026
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Location Plan · 10 Sept 2026
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Existing Section AA
Sections Existing · 10 Sept 2026
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Proposed Section AA
Sections Proposed · 10 Sept 2026
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Application forms 2
Consultation & comments 4
Other documents 1
Site constraints 7
25 listed buildings within 150 m of the postcode pin
Nearest: Railings to Raised Approach to Numbers 26,27,27a and 28 Waterloo Terrace, Grade II, about 29 m from the postcode pin · 25 Grade II
The site itself is not listed. 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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- 29 mRailings to Raised Approach to Numbers 26,27,27a and 28 Waterloo TerraceGrade II
- 30 m27 and 28 Waterloo TerraceGrade II
- 35 m27a Waterloo TerraceGrade II
- 38 m54, Fore StreetGrade II
- 42 m26 Waterloo TerraceGrade II
- 45 m56 and 56a, Fore StreetGrade II
- 50 m57, Fore StreetGrade II
- 58 mMarlandGrade II
- 59 m58 and 59, Fore StreetGrade II
- 61 mPortland HouseGrade II
- 67 m60 and 61, Fore StreetGrade II
- 84 m25, Portland StreetGrade II
- 84 mRailings to Raised Approach to Numbers 2-5 Coburg TerraceGrade II
- 86 m27, Portland StreetGrade II
- 86 m1 and 2, Albert PlaceGrade II
- 86 m2-5 Coburg TerraceGrade II
- 89 m63, Fore StreetGrade II
- 97 m1 and 2, High StreetGrade II
- 107 mPrince Albert Public HouseGrade II
- 116 m4, High StreetGrade II
- 119 mWildersmouth VillaGrade II
- 125 m146, High StreetGrade II
- 126 mNumbers 1-5 Including Front Garden Walls and GatepostsGrade II
- 133 mLangleigh HouseGrade II
- 138 mAncient Mariner RestaurantGrade II
Ilfracombe 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.
Heritage at risk: Ilfracombe
On the register of historic places assessed as at risk.
A designated building, monument, park or conservation area assessed as at risk from neglect, decay or development. Proposals that secure its future are looked on favourably.
Public footpath about 17 m away
Matters where it crosses or adjoins the site: obstructing a path without a diversion order is an offence, and work cannot start until the order is confirmed.
Compiled from highway authority data, not the legal definitive map. A few authorities have not published, so no path shown is not proof there is none.
Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 4; National landscape about 416 m away: North Devon; Inside the Ilfracombe 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. The pin for this application is the centre of its postcode rather than the building, so distances to nearby designations are measured from the postcode and can be out by the width of the postcode area. 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
- North Devon
- Application type
- Full Application
- Postcode
- EX34 9DN
- Received
- 4 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 10 Sept 2026
- Ward
- ILFRACOMBE EAST
- Parish
- ILFRACOMBE
- Case officer
- Show
- Decision level
- Delegated
- Applicant
- Show
- Agent
- Claire Marsh
Decision outlook
Day 49 of the 56-day target. North Devon usually decides changes of use by day 55.
Day 497 days to the 56-day target
63%decided within 8 weeks
93%approved
5%go to committee
Plota live figures for changes of use decided by North Devon in the last twelve months, from validation. North Devon decision record →
Consultation & key dates
- Consultation
- 16 Sept 2026
- Comments by
- 9 Oct 2026
- Statutory expiry
- 5 Nov 2026
Historical activity at this location
25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
21 Fore Street Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9DJ
Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of lateral branch and he…
2025
Approved
21 Fore Street Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9DJ
Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of lateral branch and he…
2025
Withdrawn
21 Fore Street Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9DJ
Application for consent for works to trees covered by a tree perservation order in respec…
2025
Withdrawn
21 Fore Street Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9DJ
Application for consent for works to trees covered by a tree perservation order in respec…
2024
Approved
Flat 11 Cove View Apartments Sommers Crescent Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9FH
Removal & replacement of garden decking with new landscaping detail
2024
Approved
Flat 11 Cove View Apartments Sommers Crescent Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9FH
Removal & replacement of garden decking with new landscaping detail
2024
Approved
The Secret Garden 21A Portland Street Ilfracombe EX34 9NL
Alterations to dwelling and conservatory, including associated landscaping
2024
Approved
The Secret Garden 21A Portland Street Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9NL
Listed building application for alterations to dwelling and conservatory, including assoc…
2024
Approved
The Secret Garden 21A Portland Street Ilfracombe EX34 9NL
Alterations to dwelling and conservatory, including associated landscaping
2024
Approved
The Secret Garden 21A Portland Street Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9NL
Listed building application for alterations to dwelling and conservatory, including assoc…
2024
Approved
Flat 2 6 Sommers Villa Sommers Crescent Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9DP
Replacement of a window opening with a double door opening with top light above
2024
Approved
Flat 2 6 Sommers Villa Sommers Crescent Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9DP
Replacement of a window opening with a double door opening with top light above
2023
Approved
25 Portland Street Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9NL
Replacement & enlargement of existing single storey rear extension together with replacem…
2023
Approved
25 Portland Street Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9NL
Listed building consent replacement & enlargement of existing single storey rear extensio…
2023
Approved
25 Portland Street Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9NL
Replacement & enlargement of existing single storey rear extension together with replacem…
2023
Approved
25 Portland Street Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9NL
Listed building consent replacement & enlargement of existing single storey rear extensio…
2023
Approved
15 Portland Street Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9NL
Conversion of the existing flat roof into a traditional flat topped mansard with dormers…
2023
Approved
15 Portland Street Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9NL
Conversion of the existing flat roof into a traditional flat topped mansard with dormers…
2020
Approved
Land known as Sommers Apartments 46 - 48 Fore Street Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9DN
Conversion of part of hotel to form 6 apartments together with refurbishment of managers…
2020
Approved
Land known as Sommers Apartments 46 - 48 Fore Street Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9DN
Conversion of part of hotel to form 6 apartments together with refurbishment of managers…
2016
Approved
37 FORE STREET, , , ILFRACOMBE, DEVON, EX34 9DJ
CHANGE OF USE OF FIRST FLOOR MEZZANINE LEVEL TO OFFICE USE TOGETHER WITH ALTERATIONS INCL…
2016
Approved
1 GAIETY FLATS, SOMMERS CRESCENT, , , ILFRACOMBE, DEVON, EX34 9DP
EXTENSION & ALTERATIONS TO GARAGE
2016
Approved
52 FORE STREET, , , ILFRACOMBE, DEVON, EX34 9DJ
ERECTION OF BALCONIES TO FOUR FLATS TOGETHER WITH ERECTION OF GROUND FLOOR EXTENSION (AME…
2016
Approved
THE ADMIRAL COLLINGWOOD, WILDER ROAD, , , ILFRACOMBE, DEVON, EX34 9AP
CREATION OF A NEW EXTERNAL FREEZER & CREATION OF A LEVEL AREA FOR BARREL STORAGE AND CANO…
2016
Refused
4 PEBBLE COURT, ARCADE ROAD, , , ILFRACOMBE, DEVON, EX34 9BB
EXTENSION TO DWELLING
North Devon
Planning Authority Score
6.1/10
Average
#99 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
North Devon ranks #140 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. 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.
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North Devon decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #42 of 296
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #20 of 296
67%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #140 of 296
45%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #192 of 296
88%
Minor dwellings approved
220 decided (1-9 homes)
87%
Major dwellings approved
15 decided (10+ homes)
95%
Change of use approved
42 decided
939
Total decisions
58 refused in the year to March 2026
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