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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 (529 decided)
94.5%
Torridge overall (8,293 decided)
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
Approved
Demolition of conservatory and erection of single storey extension · Tue 07 Apr 2026
Approved
Replacement conservatory to rear of property · Wed 25 Mar 2026
Approved
Replacement rear balcony · Thu 05 Mar 2026
Approved
First floor side extension including conversion of garage. · Wed 04 Mar 2026
Approved

What gets approved near your property?

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