Torbay is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #265 out of 282. 52% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (88%) than the national average (90%).

Among the slowest councils in England

for householder decisions

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Torbay decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

86%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #190 of 282

88%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #217 of 282

36%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #265 of 282

52%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #228 of 282

72%

Minor dwellings approved

54 decided (1-9 homes)

90%

Major dwellings approved

10 decided (10+ homes)

95%

Change of use approved

39 decided

533

Total decisions

77 refused in 2025

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