Windows and doors in Torbay
945 applications since 2020. 665 approved and 165 refused. Refused: about 1 in 5 here, about 1 in 9 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 9 November 2026.
Without planning permission
- Materials and look similar to the existing house
- New upper-floor side windows obscure-glazed and fixed below 1.7 m
England, houses only. Flats, listed buildings, conservation areas and Article 4 directions change this.
Year by year
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 98 | 49 | 8 |
| 2025 | 117 | 88 | 15 |
| 2024 | 139 | 103 | 29 |
| 2023 | 139 | 97 | 25 |
| 2022 | 153 | 102 | 39 |
| 2021 | 169 | 130 | 26 |
| 2020 | 130 | 96 | 23 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| South West Devon | 276 | 26 | about 1 in 12 |