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House prices in Torridge District Council: average £263,378, +1.7% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Torridge District Council received?
Torridge District Council received 1,160 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 87%.
How long does Torridge District Council take to decide applications?
Torridge District Council takes an average of 65 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for Torridge District Council?
Torridge District Council approves 87% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Torridge District Council?
Submit your representation to Torridge District Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Torridge District Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Torridge District Council planning decision?
Yes. If Torridge District Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 349 appeals were lodged against Torridge District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 33% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Torridge District Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Torridge District Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Torridge District Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Torridge District Council serves the north-west region of Devon, with its headquarters located in Bideford. The district encompasses key towns such as Great Torrington, Holsworthy, and Northam, as well as various villages and scenic rural landscapes. Notably, the island of Lundy is also included within its boundaries, all named after the River Torridge that flows through the area. This information is essential for anyone researching planning applications in this diverse and picturesque district.

The council area encompasses 247 towns and villages, including Bideford, Great Torrington, Holsworthy and Northam. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Torridge District Council received 1,160 planning applications. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (411), discharge of conditions (112), other applications (100). 7 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

349 planning appeals were lodged against Torridge District Council decisions, of which 101 were allowed and 207 were dismissed (33% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Torridge District Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Torridge District Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.