Atlantis House Churchill Way Northam Bideford Devon EX39 1DB Data via plota.co.uk

1/0445/2026/FUL - Full Application Approved

Proposal

Single storey extension and alterations to existing dwelling Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
16 Jun 2026
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Consultation
5 Aug 2026
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Approved
5 Aug 2026

Approved on 5 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Aug 2026

Site constraints 3

Northam conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Council document ↗
Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 2; Inside the Northam built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Building

Floor area119 m² (1,281 sq ft)
Energy ratingE (42 out of 100), could reach D
PropertySemi-detached house, 7 habitable rooms
Built1900 to 1929
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsSolid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in June 2009, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Torridge
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
EX39 1DB
Received
16 Jun 2026
Validated
16 Jun 2026
Ward
Northam
Parish
Northam
Case officer
Show
Target decision
11 Aug 2026
Decision
Application Approved
Decision date
5 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
Fearnley Lott Architects

How this decision compares

Decided in 50 days from validation, about the council's usual 52 days. Approved, as 98% of extensions here are.

86%decided within 8 weeks
98%approved
170decided in the last year

Plota live figures for extensions decided by Torridge in the last twelve months, from validation. Torridge decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

11 neighbours consulted · Last counted 5 Aug 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15000879
Planning Portal ref
PP-15000879
Neighbours
17 Jun 2026
Consultation
5 Aug 2026
Comments by
7 Aug 2026
Site or press notice
17 Jun 2026
Statutory expiry
11 Aug 2026
Env. assessment
No
Torridge
Planning Authority Score
7.6/10
Good
#40 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Torridge is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #55 out of 296. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 98% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
98% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Torridge decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #184 of 296
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #25 of 296
78%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #55 of 296
38%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #133 of 296
72%
Minor dwellings approved
155 decided (1-9 homes)
85%
Major dwellings approved
13 decided (10+ homes)
82%
Change of use approved
11 decided
554
Total decisions
71 refused in the year to March 2026

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.