Barton With Watcombe planning approval rate
Barton With Watcombe ward in Torbay has a 79.6% approval rate based on 319 planning decisions. Torbay overall: 79.3%.
Last updated: September 2026
79.6%
ward approval rate
319
Decisions
254
Approved
65
Refused
79.3%
Torbay average
Barton With Watcombe is broadly in line with the Torbay average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Barton With Watcombe compares
Barton With Watcombe ward
79.6%
Torbay overall
79.3%
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Recent decisions in Barton With Watcombe
Construction of single-storey extension to side. · Thu 17 Sep 2026
Replacement of rear conservatory with single storey extension. [Revised site loc · Fri 14 Aug 2026
Demolition of garage and outbuilding and construction of side extension, the blo · Tue 21 Jul 2026
Installation of air source heat pump to east (side) elevation of dwelling. · Wed 15 Jul 2026
Formation of flat roof dormer to north elevation (rear), installation of roof li · Mon 29 Jun 2026
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