Methodist Church Cheriton Fitzpaine Devon EX17 4JA

Awaiting decision 26/00128/FULL
Council
Date received
23 Mar 2026
Date validated
23 Mar 2026
Postcode
EX17 4JA

Description

Change of use of Methodist Chapel to community shop, social space, cafe and toilets, installation of air conditioning units; change of use of existing shop to meeting space

Mid Devon
Planning Authority Score
6.6/10
Good
#74 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Mid Devon is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #77 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Mid Devon decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #38 of 292
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #77 of 292
75%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #77 of 292
40%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #149 of 292
84%
Minor dwellings approved
115 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
7 decided (10+ homes)
100%
Change of use approved
32 decided
675
Total decisions
38 refused in 2025