Wellswood planning approval rate
Wellswood ward in Torbay has a 79.4% approval rate based on 321 planning decisions. Torbay overall: 83.6%.
Last updated: June 2026
79.4%
ward approval rate
321
Decisions
255
Approved
66
Refused
83.6%
Torbay average
Wellswood is 4.2 percentage points below the Torbay average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Wellswood compares
Wellswood ward
79.4%
Torbay overall
83.6%
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Recent decisions in Wellswood
Construction of three storey lift to side elevation of property. · Wed 24 Jun 2026
External changes to the existing front porch and balcony balustrading and replac · Mon 22 Jun 2026
Construction of 3-storey 4-bed dwelling with amenity space to front and rear. · Mon 22 Jun 2026
Removal and replacement of existing combustible external wall elements with new · Wed 17 Jun 2026
Replacement of wooden sash windows with upvc design. · Tue 26 May 2026
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✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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