Northam planning approval rate
Northam ward in Torridge has a 94.4% approval rate based on 514 planning decisions. Torridge overall: 93.2%.
Last updated: March 2026
94.4%
ward approval rate
514
Decisions
485
Approved
29
Refused
93.2%
Torridge average
Northam is broadly in line with the Torridge average — neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Northam compares
Northam ward
94.4%
Torridge overall
93.2%
Planning in Torridge? Check your postcode to see approval rates specific to your ward and street.
Recent decisions in Northam
Single storey rear extension ·
Demolition of existing sunroom and garage with replacement two storey side exten ·
Erection of two-storey side extension and decking with associated alterations ·
Erection of single storey replacement extension and decking ·
Replacement conservatory, porch extension and insertion of 1no. ground floor win ·
What gets approved near your property?
In Torridge, 1 in 15 applications are refused. Your PlanningLens Pro Report gives you 17 pages of intelligence specific to your property:
✓ Ward-level approval rates for your exact area
✓ Common refusal reasons in Torridge
✓ Your 10 nearest comparable planning decisions
✓ Appeal success rates
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✓ Common refusal reasons in Torridge
✓ Your 10 nearest comparable planning decisions
✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 8,020 decisions.