Bideford, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bideford, Devon.
Devon · England · Town
Planning applications in Bideford are administered by Torridge District Council. View the full Torridge District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bideford
Bideford is a historic port town located on the estuary of the River Torridge in North Devon, South West England. As the principal town within the Torridge local government district, it serves as a key hub for planning applications and development opportunities in the region.
Population: 18,196 (2021)
District: Torridge
Website: https://www.bideford-tc.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £289,977 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Torridge
- Parliamentary constituency: Torridge and Tavistock
- LSOA: Torridge 003A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bideford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bideford.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Bideford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
284 planning applications found near Bideford.
- - Bideford Medical Centre Abbotsham Road Bideford Devon EX39 3AF
Construction of staff car park and access
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - Carisbrooke House Kingsley School Northdown Road Bideford Devon EX39 3LY
Change of use of boarding house (Use Class C2) to educational accommodation (Use Class F1) and associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 20 York Rise Bideford Devon EX39 3TN
Felling of 1no. Beech Tree covered by TPO/0005/1971
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Torridge | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Ground Floor Flat 8 South View Terrace Northdown Road Bideford Devon EX39 3LR
Single storey extension to rear and internal reconfiguration to create 1no. studio apartment
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Land At Laurel Avenue Bideford Devon
Felling of ash trees and pruning work to 1x Beech tree, 2 x Sycamores, 1 x lime tree, covered by TPO/0062/2015
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torridge | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 13 - 15 Westcombe Lane Bideford Devon EX39 3JQ
Change of use of commercial premises to 2no. dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Westcroft Court Union Close Bideford Devon EX39 3BG
Replacement of existing single glazed timber framed windows and doors with heritage style white UPVC window frames
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Westcroft Court Union Close Bideford Devon EX39 3BG
Replacement of existing single glazed timber framed windows and doors with heritage style white UPVC window frames
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Torridge | Date: 2025-11-27
View full details - - Lindfield 18 Abbotsham Road Bideford Devon EX39 3AQ
Crown reduction of 2m of 1no. Beech tree, 1no. Lime tree and 1no. Oak tree covered by TPO/0005/2009
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torridge | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 14 Milton Place Bideford Devon EX39 3BN
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 6 dwellings with new turning head, parking, amenity space and pedestrian link
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - 67 Elm Grove Bideford Devon EX39 3JF
Part retrospective application for creation of off road parking and proposed front extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2025-08-28
View full details - - North Devon Hospice 6 Westcombe Lane Bideford Devon EX39 3JQ
Conversion of storage building to 8no. residential units and associated works
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - 41 Thornton Close Bideford Devon EX39 3ND
Erection of a new garage. (Variation of condition 2 of planning approval 1/0467/2024/FUL)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2025-06-10
View full details - - Westcroft Court Union Close Bideford Devon
Restoration of windows and partial replacement
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2025-06-03
View full details - - Westcroft Court Union Close Bideford Devon
Restoration of windows and partial replacement
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Torridge | Date: 2025-05-30
View full details - - 46 Abbotsham Road Bideford Devon EX39 3AP
Alterations to roof including creation of larger dormer to front elevation and creation of rear dormer.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2025-03-14
View full details - - Pine Lodge Slade Bideford Devon EX39 3LZ
Extension and alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2025-02-25
View full details - - Bideford Hospital Bideford Devon EX39 3AG
Pruning works to 1 x ash, 1 x beech, 2 x holm oaks and 1 x scots pine covered by TPO/0016/1988
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torridge | Date: 2025-02-06
View full details - - Carisbrooke House 57 Abbotsham Road Bideford Devon EX39 3AQ
Extension and Alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2024-12-04
View full details - - 28 Moreton Park Road Bideford Devon EX39 3AU
Single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2024-11-06
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A brief summary of Bideford in Devon
Bideford is a historic port town located on the estuary of the River Torridge in North Devon, South West England. As the principal town within the Torridge local government district, it serves as a key hub for planning applications and development opportunities in the region. The Town has a population of approximately 18,196 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Torridge district.
Property prices in Bideford show an average sale price of £289,977, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bideford a particularly low-crime area.
Bideford has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bideford (Clovelly Road), Bideford. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Bideford includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Taw-Torridge Estuary SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bideford planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.bideford-tc.gov.uk/. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Bideford
In the last 24 months, 104 planning applications were submitted near Bideford. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Bideford maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 74 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Bideford were full planning applications (60), listed building and heritage (18), tree works (14). Full planning applications account for 58% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 101 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 73 applications
- Refused: 9 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 19 applications
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