Ellacombe planning approval rate
Ellacombe ward in Torbay has a 75.0% approval rate based on 220 planning decisions. Torbay overall: 80.9%.
Last updated: August 2026
75.0%
ward approval rate
220
Decisions
165
Approved
55
Refused
80.9%
Torbay average
Ellacombe is 5.9 percentage points below the Torbay average, placing it among the stricter wards in Torbay. Checking what gets approved nearby before applying is particularly important here.
How Ellacombe compares
Ellacombe ward
75.0%
Torbay overall
80.9%
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Recent decisions in Ellacombe
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
Change of use from ten-bedroom hotel to ten-bedroom HMO with alteration. Replace · Fri 20 Mar 2026
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✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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