Planning applications in Torridge
England, South West
8,092 applications since 2020. 6,698 approved and 497 refused.
Last updated 9 November 2026.
By project
| Project | Applications | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear extensions | 411 | 386 | 5 |
| Side extensions | 198 | 183 | 5 |
| Front extensions and porches | 103 | 99 | 1 |
| Loft conversions and dormers | 145 | 131 | 4 |
| Garden rooms and outbuildings | 824 | 723 | 35 |
| Solar panels | 156 | 127 | 10 |
| Windows and doors | 383 | 354 | 10 |
| Fences, walls and gates | 100 | 85 | 8 |
| Driveways and dropped kerbs | 96 | 72 | 14 |
Year by year
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 870 | 566 | 35 |
| 2025 | 1,077 | 871 | 95 |
| 2024 | 1,101 | 911 | 91 |
| 2023 | 1,256 | 1,044 | 101 |
| 2022 | 1,260 | 1,068 | 86 |
| 2021 | 1,384 | 1,215 | 51 |
| 2020 | 1,144 | 1,023 | 38 |
Protections
| Conservation areas | 20 |
| Listed buildings | 1,847 |
| Article 4 directions | None found |