Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in Torridge is – — that's the difference between near-certainty and a coin flip. What you build matters as much as where you build it.
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| # | Type | Decisions | Approved | Refused | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Outbuilding | 445 | – | – | – |
| 2 | Extension (General) | 1,065 | – | – | – |
| 3 | Garage / Parking | 906 | – | – | – |
| 4 | New Build | 457 | – | – | – |
| 5 | Change of Use (Residential) | 751 | – | – | – |
| 6 | Annex | 141 | – | – | – |
| 7 | Rear Extension | 331 | – | – | – |
| 8 | Side Extension | 183 | – | – | – |
| 9 | Conservatory | 148 | – | – | – |
| 10 | Loft Conversion | 71 | – | – | – |
| 11 | Front Extension | 20 | – | – | – |
| 12 | Dormer | 105 | – | – | – |
A outbuilding application has a – approval rate. Dormer? Just –.
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– planning applications in Torridge have been refused since 2020. Many of those homeowners had already paid for drawings and application fees. A free, property-specific report shows you what gets approved — and what gets refused — near your property.
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