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Bideford West planning approval rate

Bideford West ward in Torridge has a 94.6% approval rate based on 74 planning decisions. Torridge overall: 93.3%.

Last updated: August 2026

94.6%
ward approval rate
74
Decisions
70
Approved
4
Refused
93.3%
Torridge average

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

How Bideford West compares

Bideford West ward (74 decided)
94.6%
Torridge overall (8,440 decided)
93.3%
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Recent decisions in Bideford West

Erection of two storey extension ยท Tue 10 Mar 2026
Approved

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