St Marychurch planning approval rate
St Marychurch ward in Torbay has a 79.1% approval rate based on 479 planning decisions. Torbay overall: 79.3%.
Last updated: September 2026
79.1%
ward approval rate
479
Decisions
379
Approved
100
Refused
79.3%
Torbay average
St Marychurch is broadly in line with the Torbay average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How St Marychurch compares
St Marychurch ward
79.1%
Torbay overall
79.3%
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Recent decisions in St Marychurch
Demolition of existing extension to northwest elevation, formation of single-sto · Tue 29 Sep 2026
Proposed loft conversion with dormer to rear and rooflight to the front. · Thu 24 Sep 2026
Installation of tiered patio, to replace existing raised patio to rear. · Thu 24 Sep 2026
Change of use from tattoo studio to dog grooming salon. · Thu 17 Sep 2026
Retrospective application for removal and replacement of front door, and windows · Thu 17 Sep 2026
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✓ Your 10 nearest comparable planning decisions
✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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