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Appledore planning approval rate

Appledore ward in Torridge has a 93.9% approval rate based on 440 planning decisions. Torridge overall: 93.2%.

Last updated: March 2026

93.9%
ward approval rate
440
Decisions
413
Approved
27
Refused
93.2%
Torridge average

Appledore is broadly in line with the Torridge average — neither notably strict nor notably permissive.

How Appledore compares

Appledore ward (440 decided)
93.9%
Torridge overall (8,020 decided)
93.2%
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Recent decisions in Appledore

Proposed conversion of integral garage to provide additional habitable accommoda ·
Approved
Demolition of existing outbuilding and erection of 1 no. dwelling with attached ·
Refused
Construction of detached 3 no. bedroom dwelling with associated external & lands ·
Approved
Rear extension for WC and store building, and flat roof replacing existing mono- ·
Approved
Extensions and alterations to existing cottage, including repair/replacement of ·
Approved

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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 8,020 decisions.

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