Torridge is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #74 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils

for householder decisions

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Torridge decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

87%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #180 of 292

95%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #90 of 292

76%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #74 of 292

37%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #122 of 292

77%

Minor dwellings approved

165 decided (1-9 homes)

77%

Major dwellings approved

13 decided (10+ homes)

77%

Change of use approved

13 decided

562

Total decisions

75 refused in 2025

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