Search Great Torrington planning applications
10 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Great Torrington · updated daily · Torridge District Council
- 3 Borough Road Torrington Devon EX38 7NAAwaiting decisionProposed garage extension, alterations and associated worksReceived 22 Oct 20261/0807/2026/FUH
- Taffs Fish & Chips 16 South Street Torrington Devon EX38 8AAAwaiting decisionCertificate of existing lawful development to confirm commencement of planning approval 1/0152/2023/FUL.Received 7 Oct 20261/0754/2026/CPE
- Agricultural Building At Grid Reference 250599 118990 Torrington DevonAwaiting decisionProposed conversion of redundant barn into 1no. dwellingReceived 30 Sep 20261/0742/2026/FUL
- 2 Rack Park Close Torrington Devon EX38 8AHAwaiting decisionSingle storey extensionReceived 29 Sep 20261/0748/2026/FUL
- Land And Buildings At Grid Reference 249644 119976 Torrington DevonAwaiting decisionDischarge of conditions 5 (Aboricultural), 15 (Sub-Phasing) and the partial-discharge of conditions 11 and 20 (Ground & Remediation) of planning approval 1/0324/2024/FULMReceived 28 Sep 20261/0084/2026/DIS
Planning in Great Torrington
- Approved
- 91%
- 48 of 52 decided
- Decision time
- about 11 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Great Torrington in the last 24 months, from Torridge District Council's planning register.
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Around Great Torrington
Postcode districts
EX38 52 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Torridge District Council
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About Great Torrington
Great Torrington, a market town in Devon, England, is characterized by its elevated terrain and steep descents to the River Torridge, which makes some areas prone to occasional flooding. Nestled in the heart of Tarka Country, famously depicted in Henry Williamson's 1927 novel "Tarka the Otter," the town is also known for its vibrant volunteering community, one of the most active in the UK. This blend of natural beauty and community spirit makes Great Torrington a notable area for planning applications. The town has a population of approximately 5,801 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Torridge district.
Property prices in Great Torrington show an average sale price of £257,261, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Great Torrington area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Great Torrington a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Great Torrington has 10 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Great Torrington planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. 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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Great Torrington, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 78 planning applications were submitted near Great Torrington. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (25), discharge of conditions (12), outline applications (7). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).