Whiddon Down

The Methodist Chapel, Whiddon Down, Devon

Former Devon chapels to auction with Rendells

It’s a dream for many of us to buy a former chapel and feel the splendour within its historic walls. The Chagford office of Rendells is a specialist in such properties and is offering a choice of two for sale by online auction this month.

Only last week, the long-established firm of chartered surveyors, auctioneers, valuers, land and estate agents, sold Bridford Village Mission Chapel...

A view of open countryside beside the A30 where a retail development has been refused consent

Campaigners jubilant as Planning Inspectorate dismisses appeal for controversial Whiddon Down ‘farm shop’ development

Countryside campaigners Devon CPRE are celebrating along with local residents after they joined forces to oppose a controversial retail development on greenfield land next to the A30 near Okehampton.

In the final twist in a long-running saga, the Planning Inspectorate today announced that an appeal by the applicant Jack Mann against West Devon Borough Council’s refusal to grant...

A victory for local democracy as minister quashes planning permission for controversial Whiddon Down development

Opponents are jubilant at winning an important battle to stall the development of a retail outlet and cafe in open countryside next to the A30 at Whiddon Down. The Secretary of State for Communities, Housing and Local Government has decided to quash the granting of planning permission for the site, fuelling calls for a Public Inquiry.

On appeal, London developer Jack Mann was granted...