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Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use of agricultural building to 2No. dwellinghouses (ClassC3) and for associated operational development (Class Q (a+b))

Barn at SX 506 930 (Higher Hewton Farm) Thorndon Cross

ApprovedReference: 1489/25/PDMWest Devon Borough Council

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Application location

Barn at SX 506 930 (Higher Hewton Farm) Thorndon Cross

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Application summary

Status
Approved
Application type
Prior Approval Agricultural Building to Dwelling C3
Received
19 May 2025
Validated
19 May 2025
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 agricultural building to 2No. dwellinghouses (ClassC3) and for associated operational development (Class Q (a+b))

Proposal details

Reference
1489/25/PDM
Ward
Bridestowe
Parish
Sourton
Agent
Mr John Gower, quiet waters consultancy

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Documents 20 of 20

DocumentPublishedAction
Decision NoticeDecision Notice11 Jul 2025View
Planning Officers ReportOfficer Report11 Jul 2025View
#Preliminary ecological appraisalDocument referred to in decision19 May 2025View
#Structural inspection reportDocument referred to in decision19 May 2025View
Block plan of the siteDocument referred to in decision19 May 2025View
Location planDocument referred to in decision19 May 2025View
Proposed elevations - North barnDocument referred to in decision19 May 2025View
Proposed elevations - South barnDocument referred to in decision19 May 2025View
Proposed LayoutDocument referred to in decision19 May 2025View
Existing elevationsExisting Elevations19 May 2025View
Existing general arrangementExisting Plan19 May 2025View
Application FormApplication Form19 May 2025View
Contextual photographsPhotographs & Photomontages19 May 2025View
Contextual photographs 2Photographs & Photomontages19 May 2025View
Site NoticeSite Notice21 May 2025View
Decision notice 2267/22/PDMSupporting Information19 May 2025View
Wildlife checklistSupporting Information19 May 2025View
Supplementary information templateSupporting Information19 May 2025View
Planning statementSupporting Information19 May 2025View
DCC Highways - Standing AdviceConsultation Response - External3 Jun 2025View

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  1. Application Received Date

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  2. Application Valid Date

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  3. Public Consultation End

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  4. Decision Date

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Decision & conditions

Approved
Decision Notice #Preliminary ecological appraisal Block plan of the site Location plan Proposed elevations - North barn Proposed elevations - South barn Proposed Layout Decision notice 2267/22/PDM
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