Forest planning approval rate
Forest ward in Torridge has a 88.9% approval rate based on 63 planning decisions. Torridge overall: 93.2%.
Last updated: April 2026
88.9%
ward approval rate
63
Decisions
56
Approved
7
Refused
93.2%
Torridge average
Forest is 4.3 percentage points below the Torridge average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Forest compares
Forest ward
88.9%
Torridge overall
93.2%
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Recent decisions in Forest
No recent comparable residential decisions found for this ward specifically. Check the council-level data for a broader view.
What gets approved near your property?
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✓ Common refusal reasons in Torridge
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✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 8,020 decisions.