Northam planning approval rate
Northam ward in Torridge has a 94.5% approval rate based on 529 planning decisions. Torridge overall: 93.3%.
Last updated: June 2026
94.5%
ward approval rate
529
Decisions
500
Approved
29
Refused
93.3%
Torridge average
Northam is broadly in line with the Torridge average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Northam compares
Northam ward
94.5%
Torridge overall
93.3%
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Recent decisions in Northam
Proposed extension and alterations of existing garage into office, shower room a · Fri 10 Apr 2026
Demolition of conservatory and erection of single storey extension · Tue 07 Apr 2026
Replacement conservatory to rear of property · Wed 25 Mar 2026
Replacement rear balcony · Thu 05 Mar 2026
First floor side extension including conversion of garage. · Wed 04 Mar 2026
What gets approved near your property?
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✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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