Fences, walls and gates in Torridge
100 applications since 2020. 85 approved and 8 refused. Refused: about 1 in 12 here, about 1 in 7 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 9 November 2026.
Without planning permission
- No higher than 1 m next to a road used by vehicles, and 2 m anywhere else
- Not within the grounds of a listed building
England, houses only. Flats, listed buildings, conservation areas and Article 4 directions change this.
Year by year
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 2025 | 21 | 14 | 1 |
| 2024 | 13 | 12 | 1 |
| 2023 | 24 | 20 | 4 |
| 2022 | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| 2021 | 15 | 14 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid Devon | 173 | 11 | about 1 in 17 |
| North Devon | 1 | 0 | none |
| South West Devon | 102 | 22 | about 1 in 6 |