Planning permission in Torridge

In the last 12 months, 96.2% of home project applications were approved in Torridge (106 decided): extensions, loft conversions and similar work. A typical home project decision takes about eight weeks (median 57 days).

Across all application types, 91.5% of 2,938 applications decided since June 2023 were approved. Based on Torridge's public planning register. Data last updated: 27 May 2026.

3,764Total applications

2,938Decided

91.5%Approval rate (of decided)

2,689 Approved+249 Refused+208 Withdrawn+600 Pending+18 Outcome not determined=3,764 Total

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Decision Level

2,461Delegated

71Committee

By Development Category

All applications on record, not only the last 12 months.

Category	Decided	Approved	Refused	Approval rate
Full planning applications	1,533	1,392	141	90.8%
Discharging planning conditions	306	298	8	97.4%
Prior approval (permitted development)	196	188	8	95.9%
No Mat difference to exist Plan Perm	140	135	5	96.4%
Listed Building Consent	130	122	8	93.8%
Protected tree works (TPO)	93	84	9	90.3%
Agricultural Building to Dwelling House	90	77	13	85.6%
Certificate of lawfulness (existing use)	74	61	13	82.4%
Home extensions and alterations (householder)	65	65	0	no refusals recorded
Tree works in a conservation area	58	58	0	no refusals recorded
Certificate of lawfulness (confirming permitted development)	40	37	3	92.5%
Section 106 Application	40	36	4	90.0%
Reserved matters (detail after outline approval)	38	34	4	89.5%
Outline Planning	36	17	19	47.2%
Full Planning (Major)	29	27	2	93.1%
Other*	70	58	12	mixed types

Home extensions and alterations (householder): no refusals are recorded in this category for this authority, so no approval rate is shown.

Tree works in a conservation area: no refusals are recorded in this category for this authority, so no approval rate is shown.

* Other combines smaller categories: Advertisement Consent (16), Permission In Principle (15), Application by TDC (self) (8), Change of Use (7), Phone masts and telecoms (7), Demolition (5), Technical Details Consent (4), Minerals and waste (3), Change of Use PD Notification (1), Householder PD Notification (1), Agricultural Building to Flexible Use (1), Public Rights Of Way (1), Works to Tree in Conservation Area (1).

Quarterly Trend

The most recent three years. Earlier decisions are included in the totals above but not in this chart.

Quarter	Decided	Approved	Approval rate
Q3 2023	21	20	95.2%
Q4 2023	167	154	92.2%
Q1 2024	239	213	89.1%
Q2 2024	254	234	92.1%
Q3 2024	259	234	90.3%
Q4 2024	262	240	91.6%
Q1 2025	221	198	89.6%
Q2 2025	238	214	89.9%
Q3 2025	218	205	94.0%
Q4 2025	218	190	87.2%
Q1 2026	203	185	91.1%
Q2 2026	134	128	95.5%

By Ward

The 12 wards with the most decided applications, across all years. 192 further decided applications fall in wards not shown.

Among wards with at least 20 decided applications, approval rates range from 87.3% in Westward Ho! to 95.7% in Appledore, a gap of 8.4 percentage points.

Ward	Decided	Approved	Refused	Approval rate
Hartland	393	355	38	90.3%
Milton And Tamarside	373	331	42	88.7%
Broadheath	325	294	31	90.5%
Two Rivers And Three Moors	298	270	28	90.6%
Monkleigh And Putford	271	251	20	92.6%
Shebbear And Langtree	223	211	12	94.6%
Northam	185	168	17	90.8%
Winkleigh	154	144	10	93.5%
Great Torrington	134	127	7	94.8%
Bideford North	123	116	7	94.3%
Appledore	116	111	5	95.7%
Westward Ho!	102	89	13	87.3%

Frequently asked questions

What is the planning approval rate in Torridge?

In the last 12 months, 96.2% of home project applications (extensions, loft conversions and similar work) were approved in Torridge, based on 106 decided applications. Across all application types, 91.5% of 2,938 applications decided since June 2023 were approved.

How long does a planning decision take in Torridge?

The median time from submission to decision for home project applications decided in Torridge in the last 12 months was 57 days (about eight weeks). Times vary case by case.

Do I need planning permission in Torridge?

It depends on the project and the property. Many home projects fall under permitted development rights, but constraints such as conservation areas, listed buildings and Article 4 directions change what needs permission at a specific address. See our guides to permitted development rights and Article 4 directions.

Do I need a planning consultant in Torridge?

Many home projects do not need one. A straightforward extension on an unconstrained property is often handled directly with the council, or with an architect or agent preparing the drawings. A consultant is more likely to earn their fee where the site is constrained, the council has refused similar schemes, or an appeal is in prospect. Understanding your property's constraints and the council's recent decisions first makes any conversation with a professional a better-informed one.

Planning guides

Not sure what you can build without planning permission? See our guides to permitted development rights, Article 4 directions and planning costs.

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