Moorlands Patchacott EX21 5AW

Pending 0640/26/CLE
Date received
26 Apr 2026
Date validated
27 Mar 2026
Postcode
EX21 5AW

Description

Certificate of lawfulness for existing change of use of land from agriculture to the construction and use of the site as a menage (sand school) for equestrian use

South West Devon
Planning Authority Score
4.6/10
Below average
#171 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

South West Devon ranks #176 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (90%) than the national average (90%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
South West Devon decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
85%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #213 of 292
90%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #196 of 292
61%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #176 of 292
35%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #103 of 292
68%
Minor dwellings approved
60 decided (1-9 homes)
60%
Major dwellings approved
5 decided (10+ homes)
83%
Change of use approved
12 decided
355
Total decisions
55 refused in 2025