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Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed demolition of building, to remove sections of Barn 2, which are designed for intensive dairy farming which are no longer required. The works will rationalise the existing farmyard layout and improve site safety

Ridgecombe Farm Lifton PL16 0HD

ApprovedReference: 0542/26/PADWest Devon Borough Council

Last published check: 22 Sept 2026, 04:28. Check the council record for more recent changes.

Application location

Ridgecombe Farm Lifton PL16 0HD

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Application summary

Status
Approved
Application type
Prior Approval Demolition
Received
24 Feb 2026
Validated
24 Feb 2026
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
West Devon Borough Council

Application overview

Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed demolition of building, to remove sections of Barn 2, which are designed for intensive dairy farming which are no longer required. The works will rationalise the existing farmyard layout and improve site safety

Proposal details

Reference
0542/26/PAD
Ward
Tamarside
Parish
Lifton

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Documents 9 of 9

DocumentPublishedAction
Decision NoticeDecision Notice19 Mar 2026View
Planning Officers ReportOfficer Report19 Mar 2026View
#Prior Notification StatementDocument referred to in decision24 Feb 2026View
#Preliminary visual assessment for bats and breeding birdsDocument referred to in decision24 Feb 2026View
Existing block plan - demolitionDocument referred to in decision24 Feb 2026View
Site location plan - demolitionDocument referred to in decision24 Feb 2026View
Application FormApplication Form24 Feb 2026View
Asbestos management surveySupporting Information24 Feb 2026View
DCC Highways - No comment to makeConsultation Response - External9 Apr 2026View

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Decision & conditions

Approved
Decision Notice #Prior Notification Statement #Preliminary visual assessment for bats and breeding birds Existing block plan - demolition Site location plan - demolition
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