Wellswood planning approval rate
Wellswood ward in Torbay has a 81.1% approval rate based on 905 planning decisions. Torbay overall: 79.3%.
Last updated: September 2026
81.1%
ward approval rate
905
Decisions
734
Approved
171
Refused
79.3%
Torbay average
Wellswood is broadly in line with the Torbay average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Wellswood compares
Wellswood ward
81.1%
Torbay overall
79.3%
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Recent decisions in Wellswood
Construction of raised decking to rear with balustrade (retrospective). · Mon 28 Sep 2026
T1 - Mimosa (Acacia dealbata) - Post mature Mimosa, situated to the front of the · Tue 15 Sep 2026
Recent emergency approved felling of two older Lime trees in next door neighbour · Wed 09 Sep 2026
Outline application for demolition of building and replacement with 8no. apartme · Fri 04 Sep 2026
Alterations and improvements to include reconfiguration of access steps, enlarge · Tue 25 Aug 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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