Ellacombe planning approval rate
Ellacombe ward in Torbay has a 75.4% approval rate based on 224 planning decisions. Torbay overall: 79.3%.
Last updated: September 2026
75.4%
ward approval rate
224
Decisions
169
Approved
55
Refused
79.3%
Torbay average
Ellacombe is 3.9 percentage points below the Torbay average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Ellacombe compares
Ellacombe ward
75.4%
Torbay overall
79.3%
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Recent decisions in Ellacombe
Trim branch's back slightly from touching our property and roof space to stop da · Tue 01 Sep 2026
Two storey side extension, rear single storey extension, alterations to existing · Tue 28 Jul 2026
The proposal seeks to separate the middle flats gas supply from the top flat by · Tue 14 Jul 2026
Replacement of tarmac driveway with resin bound non-slip surface. · Mon 20 Apr 2026
Formation of rear dormer and hip to gable extension. · Fri 10 Apr 2026
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