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Change of use from agricultural fields to secure dog walking/exercise fields, creation of access & parking, & erection of boundary fence

Town Barton Farm Highampton EX21 5LE

RefusedReference: 2859/24/FULWest Devon Borough Council

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Application location

Town Barton Farm Highampton EX21 5LE

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Application summary

Status
Refused
Application type
Full Planning Application
Received
6 Sept 2024
Validated
31 Oct 2024
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
West Devon Borough Council

Application overview

Change of use from agricultural fields to secure dog walking/exercise fields, creation of access & parking, & erection of boundary fence

Proposal details

Reference
2859/24/FUL
Ward
Hatherleigh
Parish
Highampton

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Documents 61 of 61

DocumentPublishedAction
Decision NoticeDecision Notice29 Jan 2025View
Planning Officers ReportOfficer Report29 Jan 2025View
Visibility Splay / Access PlanDocument referred to in decision29 Oct 2024View
Site Layout PlanDocument referred to in decision29 Oct 2024View
Site Block PlanDocument referred to in decision29 Oct 2024View
Typical Fence ElevationsDocument referred to in decision31 Oct 2024View
Site Location PlanDocument referred to in decision31 Oct 2024View
Hedge + Access ElevationsDocument referred to in decision31 Oct 2024View
Wooden stakesGeneral Plan6 Sept 2024View
Detail DrawingGeneral Plan6 Sept 2024View
Picture of fenceGeneral Plan6 Sept 2024View
Picture of fenceGeneral Plan6 Sept 2024View
Detail DrawingGeneral Plan6 Sept 2024View
Topographical SurveyGeneral Plan29 Oct 2024View
Application FormApplication Form29 Oct 2024View
Carbon Reduction StatementCarbon Reduction Statement29 Oct 2024View
Climate emergency compliance formClimate Emergency Compliance Form29 Oct 2024View
Design & Access StatementDesign and access statement29 Oct 2024View
Drainage Validation SummaryDrainage Validation Summary29 Oct 2024View
Ecological AppraisalEcology Report29 Oct 2024View
Flood Map for PlanningFlood Map29 Oct 2024View
Flood risk assessmentFlood risk assessment31 Oct 2024View
Site NoticeSite Notice1 Nov 2024View
Biodiversity Metric Tool SpreadsheetSupporting Information31 Oct 2024View
Surface water drainage assessmentSurface Water Drainage Assessment29 Oct 2024View
Sustainable Travel PlanTravel Plan29 Oct 2024View
Wildlife trigger tableWildlife Trigger Table29 Oct 2024View
External - Barn Owl TrustConsultation Response - External6 Nov 2024View
External - DCC Highways responseConsultation Response - External8 Nov 2024View
External - D & C PoliceConsultation Response - External21 Nov 2024View
DCC updated ecology responseConsultation Response - External13 Jan 2025View
Drainage Response - SupportConsultation Response - Internal4 Nov 2024View
Internal - EH CommentsConsultation Response - Internal25 Nov 2024View
Landscape Consultation ResponseConsultation Response - Internal27 Nov 2024View
JLP Policy ResponseConsultation Response - Internal17 Jan 2025View
Highampton Parish CouncilConsultation Response - Parish27 Nov 2024View
Appeal DecisionAppeal Decision29 Oct 2025View
Planning Officers ReportAppeal Document - Officer Report29 Jan 2025View
Site NoticeAppeal Document - Site Notice1 Nov 2024View
01 Appeal Form 1165106Appeal Form5 Jun 2025View
All PoliciesAppeal Policies16 Jun 2025View
Appellant Appeal Statement Pg1Appellant Documents5 Jun 2025View
Appellant Appeal Statement Pg2Appellant Documents5 Jun 2025View
Appellant Appeal Statement Pg3Appellant Documents5 Jun 2025View
Appellant Appeal Statement Pg4Appellant Documents5 Jun 2025View
External - Barn Owl Trust - Received During Planning ProcessConsultation Response received during Planning Process6 Nov 2024View
External - DCC Highways response - Received During Planning ProcessConsultation Response received during Planning Process8 Nov 2024View
External - D & C Police - Received During Planning ProcessConsultation Response received during Planning Process21 Nov 2024View
DCC updated ecology response - Received During Planning ProcessConsultation Response received during Planning Process13 Jan 2025View
Drainage Response - - Received During Planning ProcessConsultation Response received during Planning Process4 Nov 2024View
Internal - EH Comments - Received During Planning ProcessConsultation Response received during Planning Process25 Nov 2024View
Landscape Consultation Response - Received During Planning ProcessConsultation Response received during Planning Process27 Nov 2024View
JLP Policy Response - Received During Planning ProcessConsultation Response received during Planning Process17 Jan 2025View
Highampton Parish Council - Received During Planning ProcessConsultation Response received during Planning Process27 Nov 2024View
CORConsultation Response received during Planning Process4 Nov 2024View
Design & Access StatementGeneral Correspondence29 Oct 2024View
Wdbc Letter 3367098LPA Appeal Statement14 Jul 2025View
Highampton Neighbourhood PlanOther Plans2 Oct 2025View
Wd Gazette Newspaper Advert 07.11.24Press Advert16 Jun 2025View
Questionnaire 1168606Questionnaire16 Jun 2025View
Start LetterStart Letter9 Jun 2025View

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  1. Application Received Date

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  2. Application Valid Date

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  3. Consultation Start Date

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  4. Advert Expiry

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  5. Public Consultation End

    Past published deadline

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  6. Decision Date

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Decision & conditions

Refused
Decision Notice Visibility Splay / Access Plan Site Layout Plan Site Block Plan Typical Fence Elevations Site Location Plan Hedge + Access Elevations Appeal Decision
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