Torridge Council approves – of planning applications, based on 6,307 real decisions analysed from the council’s public planning portal. The national average across all councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Torridge is closely in line with the national average.
According to PlanningLens analysis of 6,307 decided applications on record (July 2022 to September 2026), Torridge Council approved – of planning applications. The national average approval rate across UK councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%.
Source: PlanningLens (planninglens.co.uk) analysis of Torridge council planning portal records · Data to 17 September 2026 · Quote freely with attribution
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Not all applications are treated equally. Extension types, listed building consent, and change of use applications each have very different success rates in Torridge.
| Application Type | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full | – | – | 5,081 | – |
| Other | – | – | 1,557 | – |
| Discharge of Conditions | – | – | 662 | – |
| Listed Building | – | – | 500 | – |
| Trees | – | – | 360 | – |
| Certificate of Lawfulness | – | – | 284 | – |
| Advertisement | – | – | 60 | – |
| Change of Use | – | – | 40 | – |
| Prior Approval | – | – | 5 | – |
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| Ward | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartland | – | – | 1,013 | – |
| Milton And Tamarside | – | – | 882 | – |
| Broadheath | – | – | 811 | – |
| Two Rivers And Three Moors | – | – | 700 | – |
| Monkleigh And Putford | – | – | 683 | – |
| Shebbear And Langtree | – | – | 612 | – |
| Northam | – | – | 539 | – |
| Appledore | – | – | 469 | – |
| Bideford North | – | – | 442 | – |
| Winkleigh | – | – | 404 | – |
| Great Torrington | – | – | 392 | – |
| Westward Ho! | – | – | 311 | – |
| Holsworthy | – | – | 271 | – |
| Bideford East | – | – | 257 | – |
| Bideford South | – | – | 196 | – |
| Coham Bridge | – | – | 85 | – |
| Clinton | – | – | 75 | – |
| Kenwith | – | – | 75 | – |
| Bideford West | – | – | 74 | – |
| Three Moors | – | – | 65 | – |
| Forest | – | – | 63 | – |
| Waldon | – | – | 50 | – |
| Clovelly Bay | – | – | 42 | – |
| Orchard Hill | – | – | 28 | – |
How Torridge’s planning approval rate has changed year by year, unchanged since 2025.
Bar height reflects approval rate. Colour: green ≥85%, amber ≥70%, red below 70%.
Real residential planning decisions from Torridge council. Each reference links to the council's own planning portal so you can verify the details yourself.
| Reference | Proposal | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| 1/0654/2026/AGR Two Rivers And Three Moors | A general purpose agricultural storage shed | Approved |
| 1/0646/2026/AGR Broadheath | Erection of a poly tunnel | Approved |
| 1/0632/2026/FUL Two Rivers And Three Moors | Demolition of house and erection of 1no. dwelling, access improvements and assoc | Approved |
| 1/0611/2026/AGR Milton And Tamarside | Erection of a cattle rearing building and breeding bull pen | Approved |
| 1/0612/2026/FUL Winkleigh | Proposed conversion of a stone barn to 1 no. dwelling and associated works (Affe | Approved |
| 1/0577/2026/AGR Shebbear And Langtree | Prior approval for the extension of existing agricultural barn. | Approved |
| 1/0570/2026/AGR Two Rivers And Three Moors | Roof over existing yard | Approved |
| 1/0567/2026/CPE Milton And Tamarside | Certificate of existing lawful development for the conversion and use of buildin | Approved |
| 1/0562/2026/FUL Monkleigh And Putford | Replacement porch and single storey front extension. | Approved |
| 1/0563/2026/FUL Shebbear And Langtree | Retrospective application for the addition of a driveway | Approved |
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Based on 6,307 planning decisions, the overall approval rate in Torridge is –. The national average across councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Rates vary significantly by ward and application type.
PlanningLens has analysed 6,307 planning decisions from Torridge council. – were approved and – were refused. These figures cover every decision on record for the council, July 2022 to September 2026.
The average approval rate in Torridge is –, but outcomes depend heavily on your specific ward, the type of extension or development you are proposing, and local planning policy. Use the free PlanningLens postcode check to get a personalised score.
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