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Bude planning approval rate

Bude ward in Cornwall has a 96.7% approval rate based on 61 planning decisions. Cornwall overall: 93.9%.

Last updated: March 2026

96.7%
ward approval rate
61
Decisions
59
Approved
2
Refused
93.9%
Cornwall average

Bude sits slightly above the Cornwall average, with a 2.8 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.

How Bude compares

Bude ward (61 decided)
96.7%
Cornwall overall (6,212 decided)
93.9%
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Recent decisions in Bude

Demolition of existing building and erection of a self/custom build dwelling. · Wed 08 Oct 2025
Approved
Listed Building Consent: The removal of the deteriorating slate roof coverings w · Tue 07 Oct 2025
Approved

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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 6,212 decisions.

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