What percentage of planning applications does Torbay approve?

Torbay approves approximately 81% of planning applications, based on 5,658 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Torbay decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 5,658 planning decisions published by Torbay.

What is the refusal rate for Torbay planning applications?

Torbay refuses approximately 19% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Torbay?

The average planning application in Torbay takes 12.0 weeks from validation to decision, which is above the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. Based on 5,594 applications with recorded submission and decision dates. See how Torbay compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

Torbay Planning Decisions — What Gets Approved and Refused

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Recent planning decisions in Torbay

3 days ago

Change of use of existing dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a small-scale supporte

P/2026/0326 · Roundham With Hyde

Refused

3 days ago

T1:Rear Garden Area:1x Cedar: Sectional fell to fence height.Tree has had no sig

AT/2026/0201 · Wellswood

Approved

3 days ago

T1 - Mature bay tree.Tree is leaning against an old stone boundary wall, on the

AT/2026/0151 · Tormohun

Approved

4 days ago

Formation of single-storey rear extension with flat roof & parapet, including ro

P/2026/0202 · Kings Ash

Approved

1 week ago

Demolition of existing conservatory, construction of extension to south-west (re

P/2026/0404 · Kings Ash

Approved

1 week ago

Installation of doors to an existing single storey extension to the rear elevati

P/2026/0390 · St Peters With St Marys

Approved

1 week ago

Demolition of existing building and construction of 25no Affordable Homes for ov

P/2025/0836 · Kings Ash

Approved

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This page analyses 5,658 planning decisions made by Torbay from January 2020 to present. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Torbay planning approval rates page.

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