Planning

This page provides information on matters relating to planning for which Mid Devon District Council is the Local Planning Authority.

Bampton Town Council is consulted by Mid Devon District Council about planning applications in Bampton. See Bampton Planning Applications at the bottom of this page. Each application has its own link so that you can review comments and make them yourself.

When a Parish Council Planning meeting is arranged an Agenda will be published at least three clear days before the meeting and Minutes will be made available as soon as possible after the meeting on the website and Parish Council Noticeboards.

You may be interested in planning matters for a variety of reasons.

To make an application you should use the MDDC Planning Site which links to the online Planning Application Portal.
To view or research applications in Mid Devon use the Planning Search link to the Planning Portal Search Engine.
There is also a weekly report.
Note that if you wish to make an application or provide comments you will need to create/use your own Planning Portal log-in.

Bampton Planning Applications

23/00696/FULL

Land at NGR 295379 121464 (New Park), Devon.

Full Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission 17/01543/FULL - Erection of 2 prefabricated holiday units - to allow revised plans for the two units of holiday accommodation.

25/01775/FULL

Land and Buildings at NGR 296169 122420 Kersdown Barton, Ford Road, Bampton.

Full Erection of roof covering over existing farmyard.

25/01805/FULL

Five Levels, Old Tiverton Road, Bampton.

Erection of one self-build dwelling and associated landscaping works.

26/00004/LBCDOC

Toll House, 15 Briton Street Bampton.

Details pursuant to the Discharge of Condition 3 of Listed Building Consent 19/00880/LBC relating to the colour finish and verge detail of the GRP roof and Condition 5 relating to details of the design, materials and external finish of the front door.

26/00016/CLU

Greenstreet Cottage, Bampton.

Certificate of lawfulness for the existing outbuildings (garage, summerhouse, greenhouse, office and raised decking, potting shed and garden store) used for ancillary residential purposes in connection with Greenstreet Cottage, on the basis that the buildings were substantially completed and in such use for a period in excess of four years.

26/00054/FULL

Buildings at NGR 294446 120596 Duvale Priory, Bampton.

ariation of Condition 3 of Planning Permission 20/01789/FULL (Change of use of hall solely for use by holiday makers to public use) to: The development hereby permitted shall not be used other than as a function hall: a. where the function hall is booked in conjunction with the use of the holiday accommodation at Duvale Priory, for a maximum of 130 people at any one time inclusive of the occupiers of the holiday accommodation; or b. where the function hall is not booked in conjunction with the use of the holiday accommodation at Duvale Priory, a maximum of 130 people minus the number of persons occupying the holiday accommodation.

Bampton Planning Decisions

For more details on these decisions, copy the reference number and paste it into the "simple search box" on the Planning Portal search engine, or click on the links below.

5/01724/PNCOU Prior Approval for the change of use of an agricultural building to 1 dwelling under Class Q. Location: Land and Building at NGR 299622 125408 Cats Castle, Shillingford. Decision: approval of prior approval. Details here.

25/01693/CAT Notification of intention to fell 1 Sycamore tree within the Conservation Area. Location: 7 Bridge Terrace, Bampton. Decision: no objection. Details here.

25/01645/FULL Erection of 1 bedroom annexe and car port following demolition of existing barn. Location: Frandale Farm, Shillingford. Decision: conditional approval. Details here.

25/01220/CAT Notification of intention to reduce crown by 5m to 2 x sycamore trees within the conservation area. 22 Frog Street, Bampton. Decision: No Objection. Details here.

25/01025/CLP Certificate of lawfulness for widening of existing driveway and erection of a fence. Location: Mount Pleasant, Bampton. Decision: certified as lawful. Details here.

25/00928/FULL Variation of conditions 2 of planning permission 18/00628/FULL (Conversion of existing steel framed agricultural building to two 3-bedroom holiday cottages) to allow substitute plans to regularise alterations to the elevations. Location: New Park Lodges, New Park, Bampton. Decision: conditional approval. Details here.

24/01294/DPO Application under The Town and Country Planning (Modification and Discharge of Planning Obligations) Regulations 1992 to seek to discharge the terms of a section 106 agreement pursuant to planning permission 16/00047/FULL. Location: Scotts Business Park Woodland Close Bampton. Decision: permission granted. Details here.

25/01124/FULL Erection of replacement garage. Location: Land and Building at NGR 295814 122456 Morebath Hill, Bampton. Decision: conditional approval. Details here.

25/01527/CAT Notification of intention to reduce the end weight loaded limb in the Northeast crown by up to a maximum of 3m. Crown reduce the third Southwest main scaffold limb by up to maximum of 4m within the conservation area. Location: 2A Brook Street, Bampton. Decision: no objection. Details here. 25/01527/PNDEM Notification of intention to reduce the end weight loaded limb in the Northeast crown by up to a maximum of 3m. Crown reduce the third Southwest main scaffold
limb by up to maximum of 4m within the conservation area. Location: 2A Brook Street, Bampton. Decision: no further decision is required.

25/01141/FULL Erection of first floor rear extension and two storey side extension. 3 Meadow View, West Street, Bampton. Decision: Permission granted. Details here.

25/01298/HOUSE Conversion and extension of existing garage/outbuildings to create garage/workshop/stores and games room with guest accommodation/office above following partial demolition of garage and demolition of outbuildings. Whittenhays, Bampton. Decision: conditional approval. Details here.

25/01148/FULL Erection of two covered yard extensions. Location: Land and Buildings. Parsonage Farm, Shillingford. Decision: conditional approval. Details here.

25/00888/HOUSE Erection of an extension following demolition of existing porch. Lower Bowdens Farm, Bowdens Lane, Shillingford. Decision: Permission granted. Details here.

23/00209/FULL Full Erection of 2 dwellings and associated works. Location: Land and Buildings at NGR 295663 122384. Revised drawings and additional information. Frog Street, Bampton. Decision: Permitted with Conditions to Discharge. Details here.

25/00702/CLP Certificate of Lawful Use proposed conversion of garage to additional ancillary accommodation to include the addition of a pitched roof as shown on the 'Proposed Floor Plan and Elevations' drawing, dated 03/06/2025. 12 Market Close, Bampton. Decision: certified lawful. Details here.

25/00763/HOUSE Retention of a single storey rear extension. Location: 3 Mary Lane, Bampton. Decision: conditional approval. Details here.

25/00867/TPO Application to crown reduce 1 Yew tree by 2-3mtrs, protected by Tree Preservation Order 01/00003/TPO. Location: Mary Fox’s House, Newton Square, Bampton. Decision: permission refused. Details here.

25/00237/FULL Conversion of barn to form one dwelling, to include the demolition of an agricultural building. Location: Land and Buildings at NGR 296082 122730 Court Grove Farm, Bampton. Decision – conditional approval. Details here.

25/00138/FULL Erection of summer pavilion. Duvale Priory, Bampton. Decision: Permission granted. Details here.

25/00230/FULL Full Change of use of agricultural land to domestic garden and erection of single storey extensions to side and rear. Land at NGR 296051 122700 & Court Grove, Bampton. Decision: Permission granted. Details here. 25/01880/NMA Non-Material Amendment for 25/00230/FULL to allow change of roof material from tiles to slate. Location: Land at NGR 296051 122700 & Court Grove Farm, Bampton. Decision: permission granted. Details here.

25/00403/LBC Listed Building Consent for the removal of existing conservatory and replace with loggia; replacement of casement window with sash window; replace pvc fascia and gable cheek. 6 Brook Street, Bampton. Decision: Permission granted. Details here.

25/00137/CAT Notification of intention to fell 1 Conifer tree within the Conservation. Location: Mellow Mead, Mary Lane, Bampton. Decision: No objection. Details here.

25/00403/LBC Listed Building Consent for the removal of existing conservatory and replace with loggia; replacement of casement window with sash window; replace pvc fascia and gable cheek. Location: 6 Brook Street Bampton, Tiverton. Decision: listed building consent granted. Details here.

25/00407/FULL Erection of self-build dwelling and triple garage with room over following demolition of existing bungalow; removal and replacement of existing double garage with garden room. Location: Hazelhurst, Tiverton Road, Bampton. Decision: conditional approval granted. Details here.

25/00458/Full Erection of timber BBQ cabin. Location: Land at NGR 294036 120394 Duvale Barn,

Bampton. Decision: conditional approval granted. Details here.

25/00467/Full Erection of timber barbecue cabin. Location: Land at NGR 294558 120576 Duvale

Barton, Bampton. Decision: conditional approval granted. Details here.

25/00310/CLP Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed erection of single storey rear extension following demolition of existing lean-to. Location: Myrtle Cottage, Shillingford, Tiverton. Decision: permission granted. Details here.

25/00179/RPPS Removal of public payphone service: Telephone Number 01398 331390. Location: K6 Kiosk at NGR 295695 122282 Newton Square, Bampton. Decision: Consent. Details here.

25/00180/RPPS Removal of public payphone service: Telephone Number 01398 331399. Location: K6 Telephone Kiosk at NGR 296018 122111 Briton Street, Bampton. Decision: Consent. Details here.

25/00265/CAT Notification of intention to crown reduce by 2m 1 Maple tree in a Conservation Area. Location: Riverside Hall Car Park, Brook Street, Bampton. Decision: no objection. Details here.

25/00281/CAT Notification of intention to reduce crown of silver birch by 2-2.5mtrs within the conservation area. Location: Castle Lodge, Castle Street, Bampton. Decision: No objection. Details here.

25/00053/CAT Notification of intention to reduce and lift the crowns of 1 Maple and 1 Yew tree by 1.5-2m; reduce the crown of 1 Yew tree by 1.5-2m; trim 1 Yew tree; lift the crown of 1 Holly tree to 5m and remove 1 Sycamore tree within the Conservation Area. Location: Graveyard. Church of St Michael and All Angels, Bampton. Decision: MDDC has no objections. Full details here.

25/00054/CAT Notification of intention to reduce 1 Acacia tree within the Conservation Area. Location: Castle Grove Nursing Home, Bampton. Decision: MDDC has no objections. Details here.

24/01599/FULL Erection of summer pavilion for use in connection with holiday let Location: Orchard Barn, Duvale Barton, Bampton. Decision: conditional approval granted. Details here.

24/01706/HOUSE Reinstatement of 3 former window openings and installation of replacement windows to South elevation; conversion of second (attic) floor to habitable room. Location: 8Newton Square, Bampton. Decision: conditional approval. Details here.

24/01681/CAT Notification of intention to remove 1 Apple and 1 Rowan Tree within the Conservation Area Location: Highfield Frog Street Bampton. Decision: no objection. Details here.

24/00994/HOUSE Conversion and extension of loft to provide additional living accommodation and engineering works to reduce ground level. Location: 4 High Street Bampton. Decision: conditional approval granted. Details here.

24/01326/CLP Certificate of Lawful Development for the proposed reinstatement of former windows on the front elevation to match the existing windows. Location: 8 Newton Square, Bampton, Tiverton. Decision: granted. Details here.

24/01382/FULL Change of use and subdivision of existing dwelling to form 2 dwellings; including reopening front (south facing) former window openings and replacement windows Location: 8 Newton Square Bampton Tiverton. Decision: conditional approval granted. Details here.

24/01406/FULL Removal of Condition 3 of Planning Permission 03/02004/FULL -The site extension hereby approved - (not including the Proposed Play Area) - shall only be available for use by users the site for the pitching of caravans when the existing site has an occupancy of 85% (35 pitches) or more. At all other times no access shall be provided for users of the site or their vehicles including caravans Location: Lakeside Caravan Park Exebridge. Decision: conditional approval granted. Details here.

24/01308/HOUSE Erection of two-storey rear extension. Location: Myrtle Cottage, Shillingford, Tiverton. Decision: permission refused. Details here.

24/01113/FULL Alterations and repairs to existing garages. Location: Forde House, Briton , Bampton. Decision: conditional approval granted. Details here.

24/00747/HOUSE Removal and replacement of existing garage with room over, removal of existing roof, creation of second storey with glass gable and terrace; erection of ground floor rear extension and enlargement of external terrace. Location: Hazelhurst, Tiverton Road, Bampton. Decision: conditional approval. Details here.

24/00820/HOUSE Listed Building Consent for the replacement of slates to roof, new flashing to existing dormer and chimney stack. Location: Croft House, Briton Street, Bampton. Decision: conditional approval. Details here.

24/00821/LBC Listed Building Consent for the replacement of slates to roof, new flashing to existing dormer and chimney stack. Location: Croft House, Briton Street, Bampton. Decision: Listed Building Consent granted. Details here.