Planning Matters in the parish

East Devon District Council is preparing a new Local Plan that is expected to ultimately replaced the existing plan that covered the period 2013 - 2031, as well as replacing the Villages Plan and, potentially, at a future point in time, the Cranbrook Plan.  

The Parish Council's response to the Emerging Local Plan consultation can be found HERE

Parish Planning Applications:  

23/2113/LBC - Wisteria Cottage, High St, Newton Poppleford
Listed Building Consent application for external re-render 

24/0641/FUL - Land at Back Lane, NP
Construction of new detached dwelling and garage.

24/0512/FUL - Land known as Woodentop, Littledown Lane, NP
Re-submission of  22/2243/FUL - see below

24/0525/COU - Land opposite to Grange Farm, Southerton
Change of Use from Agricultural to Residential Garden
Council objected to this application

24/0316/FUL - Fen Equestrian, Venn Ottery
Dog day care business and associated building
Council objected to this application

24/0371/FUL - Bridgend, Sation Road, NP
Removal of caravan and conversion of existing Barn to dwelling
Council supported this application by majority vote

24/0255/FUL - Waterleat, High Street, NP
Roads and infrastructure details

24/0455/FUL - 6 Parsons Close, NP
Construction of single storey garden house
Council supported this application

23/1067/FUL - Swallowfield Cottage, High Street, Newton Poppleford
Conversion of roof space into bedroom 3 and bathroom and installation of dormer
Council objected to this application

Recent Decisions / Determinations:

22/1812/FUL - Podbury's Cottage, Harpford
Removal of outbuildings, erection of extension and detached garage
Council supported this application
Refused

23/2429/FUL - Brookside Cottage, Station Road, NP
Proposed side and rear extensions
Council supported this application
Approved with conditions

23/2279/FUL - Land north of Back Lane, NP
Proposed agricultural storage building
Council supported this application
Approved with conditions

23/1779/FUL - Pemarita, High Street, Newton Poppleford
Two storey garage and bedroom extension, first floor addition to existing bungalow
Council requested the views of the Conservation Officer.
Revised plans submitted
Council supported the revised application
Approved with conditions

23/2607/PIP - Land at Venn Ottery Road, NP
Permission in Principle sought for the erection of 5 homes
Council objected to this application
Application Refused 

23/1503/FUL - Minors, Venn Ottery
Revisions to entrance and gateway
Council supported this application
Approved with conditions imposed

23/1427/CPE - Court Place Farm, Harpford
Certificate of Lawful Development
Council supported this application
Refused 

23/1985/FUL - Land south of Knapps Lane, Harpford
Proposed agricultural storage building
Council supported this application
Approved

 23/1210/FUL - Bridge End House, Harpford
Change of use from residential to residential institution use
Council objected to this application
APPLICATION WITHDRAWN

23/0624/FUL - Luscombes, Back Lane, Newton Poppleford
Replacement of 5 outbuildings with 3 new outbuildings for stable, storage, workshop use
Council objected to this application
Approved with conditions 

22/2243/FUL - Land known as Woodentop, Littledown Lane, Newton Poppleford
Retrospective permission sought for alteration to design of an agricultural
building, erection of additional timber hut and change of use for part of the land
from Agricultural use to Amenity Land. Original application reference:
17/1130/COU
Council objected to this application
Application Refused  

22/2243/FUL - Land known as Woodentop, Littledown Lane, Newton Poppleford
Retrospective permission sought for alteration to design of an agricultural
building, erection of additional timber hut and change of use for part of the land
from Agricultural use to Amenity Land. Original application reference:
17/1130/COU
Council objected to this application
Application Refused

23/0063/FUL - Fairholme, Exeter Road, Newton Poppleford
Conversion and extension of existing detached garage to provide a
home office and studio
Council objected to this application
Approved with conditions relating to use of materials - supported by Council 

23/0010/FUL - Land at Southerton
Proposed temporary agricultural worker's dwelling
Council supported this application
Approved with conditions

23/0004/FUL - Land at Southerton
Application to erect agricultural building, polytunnels and compost toilet
Council supported this application
Approved with conditions

22/2651/LBC - Berkeley Cottage, Exeter Road, Newton Poppleford
Conversion of existing garage/car port to provide additional accommodation
Council resolved not to comment on this Listed Building application
Approved 

23/0565/FUL and 23/0943/FUL - 2 Brook Meadow, Newton Poppleford
Conversion of existing linked garage to living accommodation
Council supported this application
Approved 

22/2792/FUL - Woodlands, Higher Way, Harpford
Single storey extension to bungalow
Council supported this application
Approved

22/1589/FUL - 3 Langsford Barton, Newton Poppleford
Replacement of doors and windows
Council objected to this application as the materials to be used
were not in keeping with other properties in this small development
Approved 

22/2424/FUL - Luscombes Back Lane Newton Poppleford Devon
Erection of workshop store and stable
Council objected to this application
Application withdrawn   

22/2276/FUL - Hillsbrook, High Street, Newton Poppleford
Removal of front wall to create parking space
Council objected to this application by majority vote
Refused

22/2779/PIP - Down Close, Newton Poppleford
Permission in Principle application to build up to 9 homes
Council objected to this application by majority vote
Application refused 

22/2426/FUL, 22/2502/FUL and 22/2503/LBC - Minors, Venn Ottery
Erection of a single storey extension, alterations to chimney and internal modifications
Council supported this application
Approved 

22/1762/FUL - 13 School Lane, Newton Poppleford
Construction of single storey extension
The Council objected to this application as a contravention of the
adopted Neighbourhood Plan.
Revised plans for a pitched roof extension approved 

22/1167/RES - Land South of King Alfred Way, Newton Poppleford
Application for approval of reserved matters
(appearance, scale, layout and landscape)
following approval of outline application.
The Council objected to the initial application as a contravention of the
adopted Neighbourhood Plan. A revised application for 2 x bungalows
has received the support of the Parish Council subject to additional
wildlife-enhancing measures.
Approved 

22/3308/RES - Waterleat, High Street, Newton Poppleford
Erection of 9 dwellings with details of appearance, landscaping, layout
and scale to be considered.
The Council objected to this application as a contravention of the
adopted Neighbourhood Plan.
Revised Plans approved

22/0642/LBC - Rose Cottage, High Street, Newton Poppleford
Extensive renovation works
Council supported this application
Approved

 22/0125/FUL - Hoppins Field, Southerton
Application for agricultural workers dwelling.
Council objected to this application as in contravention
of the Neighbourhood Plan
Approved with conditions

22/0344/FUL - Little Holme, Back Lane, Newton Poppleford
Single storey side extension
Council supported this application with the proviso that the roofing material be
re-considered.
Approved with conditions 

22/1066/FUL - Holmleigh, Back Lane, Newton Poppleford
Alterations to front porch and creation of a first floor rear
link to the existing garage
Approved 

22/1057/FUL - 4 Parsons Close, Newton Poppleford
Single storey extension
Council objected to this application in respect of materials to be used
Approved 

22/0919/LBC - Brook Hayes, Venn Ottery Road, Newton Poppleford
Re-rendering and replacement of fascia board on side elevation
Council supported this application with provisos
Approved with conditions 

22/0304/FUL - 14 School Lane, Newton Poppleford
Retrospective application for new driveway, retaining walls, steps and
proposed drive finish and railings.
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS 

22/0392/FUL - 4 Burrow Lane, Newton Poppleford
Extension and erection of car port
Council supported this application
APPLICATION APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS

22/0536/FUL - High Nooke, Littledown Lane, Newton Poppleford
New porchway
Council supported this application
APPLICATION APPROVED

22/0308/LBC - Brook Hayes, Venn Ottery Road, Newton Poppleford
Creation of home office and annexe from existing studio.
Council supported this application
APPLICATION WITHDRAWN 

22/0049/FUL - 13 School Lane, Newton Poppleford
Retrospective application for new driveway, retaining walls, steps and
proposed drive finish and railings.
Council objected to the removal of hedging as contrary to Neighbourhood Plan

Application Approved with conditions 

21/2606/FUL - Millmoor Cottage, Newton Poppleford. EX10 0EU
Retrospective application for a railing on top of existing front wall
The Council supported this application.
Application Approved

 21/2129/OUT - Fourways, Exmouth Road, NP. EX10 0BE
Single Building Plot.
Council objected to this application by consensus delegation
as a contravention of the adopted Neighbourhood Plan.
Application Refused
 

21/2113/FUL - 1 The Old Coal Yard, Back Lane, NP. EX10 0EY
Change of Use from Office space to one unit of residential dwelling
with associated works to support the change of use.
Council objected to this application by consensus delegation
as a contravention of the adopted Neighbourhood Plan.
The Council maintained its objection to this application.
Application Approved with conditions. 

21/2857/FUL - Otter Bungalow / Holmleigh, Back Lane, NP. EX10 0EY
Rebuild external garden walls and external steps to the two properties.
The Council supported this application.
Approved. 

21/2760/FUL - Slightly Foxed, Venn Ottery, EX11 1RZ
Replace 5 no. single glazed windows with same no. double glazed.
The Council supported this application.
Approved with conditions.

21/2587/FUL - Court Barn, Southerton, EX11 1SE
Remove old septic tank and replace with smaller treatment plant
The Council supported this application.

21/2504/FUL - Wayside, Station Road, NP. EX10 0ET
Construction of side extension
The Parish Council was unable to consider these plans
as the information contained therein appeared incomplete
Approved with conditions

21/2325/FUL - Little Northmostown Barns, Northmostown, EX10 0NL
Amendments to previously consented application 20/2365/FUL
The Parish Council was unable to consider these plans
as the information contained therein appeared incomplete
The Council maintained its objection to this application.
Approved with conditions

21/2371/FUL - The Stables, Hoppins Farm, Southerton. EX11 1SD
Installation of air source heat pump.
Approved

21/2074/FUL - Holmleigh, Back Lane, NP. EX10 0EY
Amended plans relating to planning consent 20/2365/FUL)
Council did support this application by consensus delegation.
Approved 

21/1728/FUL - Summerhay, Venn Ottery Rd, NP. EX10 0BU
Constr. first floor extension and side facing windows
Approved with conditions

  21/0528/CPL - 3 Littledown Nurseries, Exmouth Rd. EX10 0BE
  Certificate of lawfulness for single storey side extension.
  Application approved CPL1
  
  21/0448/FUL - Bowhayes Farm, Venn Ottery. EX11 1RY
  Construction 2no. One bed cabins
  Council did support this application.
  Application withdrawn

  21/0585/FUL - Hoppins Farm, Southerton. EX11 1SD
  Installation of menage, hardstanding and tack
  and siting of stables, and assoc. storage facilities
  for private use (partially retrospective).
  Council did NOT support this application
   Approval with conditions.

  20/2365/FUL - Little Northmostown Barn EX10 0NL
  Conversion of barn into 2 no. holiday lets and COU of agricultural
  land for siting of shepherds hut for accommodation purposes.
  Council did NOT support this application
  Approval with conditions

  21/1597/FUL - 22 Lower Farthings, NP. EX10 0HE
  Creation of carport (retrospective)
  Council did support this application
  Approval - standard time limit


  21/1324/LBC - Court Place Cottage, Harpford, EX10 0NJ
  Multiple listed building works
  Council did support this application
  Approval with conditions.

  21/1238/LBC - Ashtree Farm, Northmostown
  Multiple listed building works
  Council did support this application
  Approval with conditions.

  21/1335/FUL - Elm View, 57 Burrow Lane, NP. EX10 0BW
  S/Storey new extension to front elevation and dormers (F&R)
  Council did support this application
  Approval with conditions.
  21/1933/FUL - Amended plans with alternative materials.
  (26/7/2021) Council did NOT support these amended plans.
  Approval with conditions.

  21/0901/FUL - Wisteria Cottage, High Street NP. EX10 0EG
  Listed Building works (see also 21/0902/LBC)
  Council did support this application
  Approval with conditions.

  21/0818/FUL - Summerhay, Venn Ottery Rd, NP. EX10 0BU
  Proposed extension to front of existing garage, plus canopy
  Council did support this application
  Approval - standard time limit

  21/0448/FUL - Bowhayes Farm, Venn Ottery. EX11 1RY
  Installation of 2 no. glamping pods for holiday accom.
  Council did NOT support this application
  Application was withdrawn.

  20/2901/FUL - Grange Farm, NP. EX10 0BY
  Change of use from agricultural to equestrian (and constr. of menage)
  Council did NOT support this application
  Approval - via Planning Committee decision.

  21/0947/FUL - 4 Burrow Close, Burrow. EX10 0BS
  Enlargement of rear extension
  Council did support this application
   Approval - standard time limit

  21/0816/FUL - 2 Burrow Close, Burrow. EX10 0BS
  Construction of single storey side and rear extensions
  Council did NOT support this application
   Amended plans received; to be considered on 26th April 2021
  Council did support this resubmitted/revised application
   Approval - standard time limit

  21/0695/FUL - Highfield, Higher Way, Harpford. EX10 0NJ
  Roofworks to improve first floor rooms, alterations to windows
  Council did support this application
   Approval - standard time limit

  21/0681/FUL - Otter Dell, Harpford. EX10 0NH
  Amendments to detached garage to form annexe
  Council did support this application
   Approval - standard time limit

  21/0619/LBC - Little Thatch, Higher Way, Harpford. EX10 0NJ
  Re-rendering and re-plastering to external of listed building
  Council did support this application
   Approval - standard time limit

  21/0408/FUL - Highfield, Higher Way, Harpford. EX10 0NJ
  Construction of replacement garage/store
  Council did support this application
   Approval - standard time limit

  21/0765/FUL - Melody Cottage, Burrow. EX10 0BP
  Construction of single storey extension
  Council did support this application
  Approval with conditions.

  21/0427/FUL - 3 Down Close, NP. EX10 0JD
  Proposed s/storey extension and garage extension
  Council did support this application
   Approval - standard time limit

  21/0187/FUL - 26 Glebelands, NP. EX10 0HB
  Proposed extension and building alterations
  Council did support this application
  Approval - standard time limit

  21/0355/CPL - 64 King Alfred Way, NP. EX10 0DG
  Certificate of lawfulness for conservatory construction.
  As this application has already been determined,
  Council did not submit a comment or consider.

  20/2619/FUL - Laneside, High Street, NP. EX10 0DW
  Construction single storey side/rear extn. and front porch
  Council did NOT support this application
  Council did support this amended application
  Approval - standard time limit

  20/2045/AGR - Collyhead Farm, Venn Ottery. EX11 1RY
  Lined Slurry Lagoon
  Council did support this application (via delegated auth.)
  Application was withdrawn. 

  20/2415/FUL - La Rosetta, High Street, NP. EX10 0DW
  Change of use and installation of replacement fan extraction equip.
  Council did support this application
  Approval with conditions.

  20/2520/FUL - Brookside Cottage, Station Road, NP. EX10 0ER
  Construction of two storey side/rear extension and s/storey rear extn.
  Council did support this application
  Approval with conditions.

  20/2420/FUL - 9 Hazel Close, NP. EX10 0DJ
  Construction of single storey rear extension.
  Council did support this application
  Approval - standard time limit

  20/2347/FUL - Wayside, Venn Ottery. EX11 1SA
  Construction of single storey and two storey extensions and
  front / rear dormers. Alterations to first floor side windows.
  Council did support this application
  Approval - standard time limit

  20/2057/VAR - The Water Tower, Southerton. EX11 1SE
  Variations of conditions 2 and 5 of planning permission 07/2922/COU
  Council did NOT support this application
  Approval with conditions.

  20/1510/FUL - Highfield, Higher Way, Harpford. EX10 0NJ
  Constr. dormer windows and raising of roof, plus veranda
  (revision of prior application 20/0784/FUL)
  Council did support this application with conditions
  Refused.

  20/1084/FUL - Fen Equestrian Centre, Venn Ottery. EX11 1SG
  Constr. 3 additional stables for private use.
  Council did support this application (via delegated auth.)
  Approval with conditions.

  20/1596/VAR - 1 The Bank, High Street, NP. EX10 0UZ
  Removal of condition 7 from prior application consent.
  (Retention of right of way to graveyard)
  Council did support this application
  Approval with conditions.

  20/1724/FUL - 2 Parsons Paddock, NP. EX10 0FD
  Construction of swimming pool.
  Council did support this application
  Approval with standard time limit.

  20/1994/FUL - 1 Littledown Orchard, NP. EX10 0BQ
  Replacement roof and frames to existing conservatory.
  Council did support this application (via delegated auth.)
  Approval with standard time limit.

  20/2039/FUL - The Croft, Venn Ottery. EX11 1SA
  Construction of single storey rear extension.
  Council did support this application (via delegated auth.)
  Approval with standard time limit.

  20/1837/FUL - Warren House, Exmouth Rd. EX10 0BE
  Constr. s/storey extension (amended plans - see 20/1057/FUL)
  Council did support this application (via delegated auth.)
   Approval with conditions.

  20/1764/FUL - Four Elms Fruit Farm, Harpford, EX10 0NJ
  Removal of conservatory & constr. single storey extn. w. terrace
  Council did support this application
   Approval with standard time limit.

  20/1645/TRE - Ottersfield, Millmoor Lane, NP. EX10 0EU
  Beech Tree pruning and crown reduction.
  Council did support this application
   Approval with conditions.

  20/1738/FUL - Fairview, Littledown Lane, NP. EX10 0BG
  Replacement roof and frames to existing conservatory
  Council did support this application
   Approval with standard time limit.

  20/1507/FUL - Summerhay, VO Road. NP EX10 0BU
  Constr. first floor extension and provision additional side windows.
  Council did support this application with conditions
  Approval with standard time limit.

  20/1501/FUL - 26 Glebelands, NP. EX10 0HB
  Proposed extension and alterations incl. slate roof, timber cladding
  and render finish.
  Council did support this application
  Approval with standard time limit.
  

  20/1057/FUL - Warren House, Exmouth Rd. EX10 0BE
  Constr. s/storey extension, alterations and rendering exterior brickwork
  Council did support this application
  Approval with standard time limit.

  20/0903/FUL - Rostrevor Cottage, Burrow, EX10 0BP
  Demolition rear entrance lobby and constr. s/storey extension
  Council did support this application
  Approval with standard time limit.
 
  20/0927/FUL - Peeks House, Harpford EX10 0NH
  Installation of an air source heat pump
  Council did support this application but wished to condition that
  some additional screening / fencing be installed to mitigate sound
  nuisance potential.
  Approval with standard time limit.

  20/0784/FUL - Highfield, Harpford.
  Raise roof-line, install dormer windows, provision of cladding
  Council did NOT support this application
  Refused.

  20/0771/FUL - The Croft, Venn Ottery.
  Constr. single storey rear extension
  Council did support this application
  Approval with conditions.

  20/0471/FUL - Holmleigh, Back Lane, NP
  Raising of roof ridge, new attic & dormer windows
  and single storey side extension & provision of render.
  Council did NOT support this application
  Refused.
  This application has now been taken to appeal

  20/0557/FUL - Land south of Knapps Lane, Harpford, NP
  Change of use to site a wheeled gypsy wagon for holiday
  letting
  Council did NOT support this application
  Application REFUSED.
 
  20/0326/FUL - Derrydown, Harpford, NP
  Constr. decking, handrail, balustrade & pergola
  Approval with conditions.

  20/0171/FUL - Otter Bungalow, NP.
  Demolition of bungalow and constr. two storey house.
  Approval with conditions.
  Council did NOT support this application

  20/0274/FUL - Willow Dene, 8 Burrow Lane, NP
  Constr. single storey side and rear extensions.
  Approved.


  19/2840/FUL - The Croft, Venn Ottery, NP. EX11 1SA
  Constr. rear single storey extension and another above
  existing garage.
  APPLICATION WITHDRAWN

  19/1999/FUL - Barn south of Grange Farm, NP
  Conversion of barn into dwelling incl. external alterations
  change of use of equestrian curtilage to residential, formation
  of driveway, installation of package treatment plant.
  Refused.

  19/1036/FUL - La Rosetta, High Street, NP. EX10 0DW
  Conversion of restaurant into 3 no. dwellings and demolition
  of car port and partial demolition of rear extension to construct
  1 no. dwelling in its place.
  Refused.

  19/1739/FUL - Berwood, Exmouth Rd, NP. EX10 0BE
  Constr. rear and side single storey extensions
  Approval standard time limit

  19/1673/CPL - Hillside House, Exeter Rd. NP EX10 0DE
  Certificate of Lawfulness for caravan for holiday use.
   Refused (CPE) 

  19/1631/FUL - Faldonside, Tipton St John. EX10 0AJ
  Raising of roof ridge and constr. front and rear dormers.
  Approval standard time limit

  19/1526/FUL - Brookdene, High Street, NP. EX10 0DR
  Constr. of replacement garage w. annexe & balcony
  Approval standard time limit    
  
  19/1159/CPL - Hillside House, Exeter Rd. NP EX10 0DE
  Certificate of Lawfulness for replacement mobile home.
  Approval (CPE)

  18/2853/CPE - Barn @ Littledown Farm, NP, EX10 0BG
  Certificate of Lawfulness for established use of barn as
  residential dwelling
  Approval (CPE)

  18/2608/OUT - Land South of King Alfred Way, NP.
  Constr. of upto 2 dwellings (with all matters other than access reserved)
  Council recommended REFUSAL of this application; full text
  of Council's objection to EDDC can be found HERE
  This application to be considered by EDDC DMC on 5/3/19
  and was deferred until a later date to allow further evidence
  to be gathered and submitted.
  An appeal has been lodged by the applicant on the grounds
  of non-determination.
  Appeal Notification HERE
  Appeal is proceeding. DMC considered the matter on 6/8 and
  determined that - had the power to determine still rested with
  the District Council - then it would have been approved.
  APPEAL UPHELD (December 2019)


  18/2772/FUL - Homefield Farm, NP. EX10 0BY
  Application for "livework" unit in conjunction with existing business
  Approval with conditions (determined at DMC)

  19/1154/FUL - Meadow View, Burrow, NP, EX10 0BW
  Construction of single storey side extension, a two storey
  side extension, a detached garage and landscaping works.
  Approval with conditions
  
  19/1228/FUL - 2 Sunnyside, Back Lane, NP, EX10 0HA
  Constr. of side extensions and detached garage
  Approval with conditions

  19/1126/FUL - Fair View, High Street, NP. EX10 0ED
  Construction of single storey side extension and detached garage
  Approval standard time limit

  19/0943/FUL - 26 King Alfred Way, NP. EX10 0DG
  Construction of single and two-storey extensions
  Approval standard time limit

  19/0931/FUL - Rockford, Littledown Lane, NP. EX10 0BG
  Amendments to rear extension and loft conversion (18/0959/FUL)
  Approval standard time limit

  18/2016/FUL - Garden of Highlands, Capper Close. EX10 0HD
  Constr. of dwelling and formation of access, driveway and parking
  (amended plans from two dwellings proposed, to one single dwelling) 
  REFUSAL  

  19/0713/PDR - Land at Southerton
  Prior notification of Part 3, Class R flexible change of use of land.
  Prior consent / approval REFUSED 

  19/0799/FUL - Sunnybank, Millmoor Lane, NP. EX10 0EU
  Constr. external staircase to rear and rooflights to side elvtn.
  Approval standard time limit

 Applications subject to appeal: