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Bideford East planning approval rate

Bideford East ward in Torridge has a 94.5% approval rate based on 254 planning decisions. Torridge overall: 93.3%.

Last updated: June 2026

94.5%
ward approval rate
254
Decisions
240
Approved
14
Refused
93.3%
Torridge average

Bideford East is broadly in line with the Torridge average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.

How Bideford East compares

Bideford East ward (254 decided)
94.5%
Torridge overall (8,293 decided)
93.3%
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Recent decisions in Bideford East

Prior approval for erection of agricultural shed for general purpose hay and str · Mon 20 Apr 2026
Approved
Certificate of proposed lawful development for the erection of a double garage · Tue 14 Apr 2026
Approved
Proposed Clubhouse and Community Food Pantry with associated works · Mon 26 Jan 2026
Approved
Erection of one new dwelling with garage and associated works · Fri 05 Sep 2025
Approved
Conversion of barn to 1 no. dwelling · Thu 12 Jun 2025
Approved

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