Preston planning approval rate
Preston ward in Torbay has a 82.5% approval rate based on 382 planning decisions. Torbay overall: 80.9%.
Last updated: August 2026
82.5%
ward approval rate
382
Decisions
315
Approved
67
Refused
80.9%
Torbay average
Preston is broadly in line with the Torbay average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Preston compares
Preston ward
82.5%
Torbay overall
80.9%
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Recent decisions in Preston
Construction of single detached house (self build) within curtilage of property. · Wed 22 Jul 2026
Construction of two storey side extensions (SE and NW) to include loft conversio · Tue 21 Jul 2026
Demolition of existing conservatory to rear and construction of single storey ex · Mon 20 Jul 2026
Alterations to lantern roof and adjacent windows. · Fri 03 Jul 2026
Alterations to roof to include installation of dormers to front and rear. · Fri 26 Jun 2026
What gets approved near your property?
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✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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