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Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use of parts of four agricultural buildings to storage or distribution (class B8) and associated curtilage under Class R of the GDPO.

Ridgecombe Farm Lifton PL16 0HD

ApprovedReference: 0241/26/PAUWest Devon Borough Council

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Application location

Ridgecombe Farm Lifton PL16 0HD

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Application summary

Status
Approved
Application type
Prior Approval for change of Agricultural Building to flexible commercial B2, B8, C1 or E
Received
30 Jan 2026
Validated
30 Jan 2026
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
West Devon Borough Council

Application overview

Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use of parts of four agricultural buildings to storage or distribution (class B8) and associated curtilage under Class R of the GDPO.

Proposal details

Reference
0241/26/PAU
Ward
Tamarside
Parish
Lifton

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Documents 14 of 14

DocumentPublishedAction
Decision NoticeDecision Notice24 Mar 2026View
Planning Officers ReportOfficer Report24 Mar 2026View
#Site Management & Operation StatementDocument referred to in decision30 Jan 2026View
As Proposed Site Plan and Unit LayoutsDocument referred to in decision30 Jan 2026View
As Proposed Site Plan and Unit LayoutsDocument referred to in decision30 Jan 2026View
LocationPlanDocument referred to in decision30 Jan 2026View
Application FormApplication Form30 Jan 2026View
Site NoticeSite Notice4 Feb 2026View
Letter from Self Storage Association regarding parkingSupporting Information30 Jan 2026View
Transport LetterTransport Assessment30 Jan 2026View
DCC Highways - no statutory consultation requiredConsultation Response - External12 Feb 2026View
DCC HighwaysConsultation Response - External19 Feb 2026View
EH CommentsConsultation Response - External23 Feb 2026View
Pre-Application ResponsePre-Application Response13 Mar 2026View

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  3. Public Consultation End

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  4. Decision Date

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Decision & conditions

Approved
Decision Notice #Site Management & Operation Statement As Proposed Site Plan and Unit Layouts As Proposed Site Plan and Unit Layouts LocationPlan
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