Yarnscombe, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31

An outstanding development opportunity comprising full planning approval for the erection of a substantial detached four bedroomed family home enjoying superb countryside views, set in about 0.18 Acres.
(Further land may be available by negotiation).

This sale affords prospective purchasers an excellent opportunity to acquire a superb development site with the benefit of full planning consent for the erection of a substantial detached residential dwelling.

The property occupies an outstanding and readily accessible rural position adjacent to the B3227 South Molton to Torrington road, with a gated private entrance leading into a proposed parking and turning area. Benefiting from superb, far reaching views over the surrounding North Devon countryside towards Exmoor in the far distance, the site offers the potential to create a most attractive and individual detached four bedroomed family home extending to approx. 214sqm (2,300sqft).

The site currently contains an agricultural barn of steel and timber framed construction, with a corrugated iron roof and cladding. Consent was initially obtained under Class Q prior approval for the residential conversion of the barn, although the vendors have recently been granted full planning permission for the removal of the existing farm building and replacement with a new build spacious two storey family dwelling to comprise the following accommodation:-

Ground Floor
Entrance Hall with walk-in cupboard, open plan Living/Dining/ Kitchen with patio doors, Bedroom 1, double, Bedroom 2, double with walk-through wardrobe and En-Suite Shower Room, Family Bathroom and Utility Room with Plant Room off.

First Floor
Landing, Bedroom 3, double, with Dressing Room and En-Suite Shower, Bedroom 4, double, with Dressing Room and En-Suite Shower and Home Office.

For the accommodation layout please refer to the attached proposed floor plan.

The site occupies an excellent position, set back from the road and enjoying superb far reaching views. Provision has been made in the plans for parking, turning and garden space. In total, the site at extends to about 0.18 Acres, as shown on the attached proposed site plan. Further adjoining land may be available by negotiation.


Town & Country Planning
Planning approval has been obtained from Torridge District Council (2nd October 2026) for the ‘Demolition of an existing agricultural barn and erection of 1no. dwelling and associated works…’. (Application Ref. 1/0628/2026/FUL). Copies of the approved plans together with the relevant supporting documentation are available to view via the Torridge District Council planning portal by searching the above Application Ref. No. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the contents, conditions and requirements of the planning consent.

Occupying a rural yet readily accessible position the barn lies within the attractive and gently undulating band of countryside between Exmoor and Dartmoor. Despite its rural position the property still enjoys easy access to the surrounding districts and main routes of communication with the B3227 and A377 routes providing easy links to the larger towns of Great Torrington, Bideford, Barnstaple, South Molton and Crediton, each providing an extensive range of everyday shopping, banking, recreational Chapple Yarnscombe, Barnstaple, Devon EX31 3NG Umberleigh 3.5 miles; Great Torrington 4.5 miles; Bideford 8.5 miles; Barnstaple 10.5 miles; South Molton 11.5 miles and educationalfacilities. The A39 and A361 North Devon link road provide quick and easy access to the M5 motorway(Junction 27), with mainline intercity rail links available at Tiverton Parkway, and international airports at Exeter and Bristol.

The land is surrounded by picturesque Devon countryside providing a wealth of recreational activities including walking, horse riding, cycling, fishing on the rivers Torridge, Taw and Mole, hunting, shotting at Libbaton, Northam, Barnstaple and High Bullen. To the north east and south the National Parks of Exmoor and Dartmoor offer beautiful moorland scenery with many foot and bridle paths and the stunning North Devon coastline, with popular sandy beaches of Instow,Saunton Sands, Croyde Bay, Putsborough and Woolacombe.