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34 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Northam · updated daily · Torridge District Council

Planning in Northam

Approved
100%
19 of 19 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Northam in the last 24 months, from Torridge District Council's planning register.

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Around Northam

Postcode districts

EX39 241 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Torridge District Council

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About Northam

Northam is a market town and civil parish located in Devon, England, just north of Bideford. The parish encompasses several villages, including Westward Ho! and Appledore, as well as the residential areas of Orchard Hill and Raleigh Estate, making it a diverse locale for potential planning applications. The town has a population of approximately 12,330 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Torridge district.

Northam sits at an elevation of 48 metres above sea level. The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Northam show an average sale price of £289,977, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Northam a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Northam has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Northam 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.northam-devon.org.uk/.

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Northam, 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, 44 planning applications were submitted near Northam. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (24), tree works (5), outline applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Northam?
In the last 24 months, 44 planning applications were submitted near Northam. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Northam?
The average planning decision time near Northam is 63 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Northam?
The planning approval rate near Northam is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Northam?
The most common type of planning application near Northam is full planning applications, with 24 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Northam?
You can search and track planning applications near Northam on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.