22 Nelson Road Westward Ho! Bideford Devon EX39 1LQ
Application is being considered
1/0248/2026/FUL
Description
Change of use to hot food takeaway (sui generis)
Nearby new applications
Historical activity at this location
25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
Lower Lodge Golf Links Road Westward Ho! Bideford Devon EX39 1LH
Erection of double garage and widening of existing access in connection with an existing…
2025
Approved
Lower Lodge Golf Links Road Westward Ho! Bideford Devon EX39 1LH
Erection of double garage and widening of existing access in connection with an existing…
2024
Approved
32 Nelson Road Westward Ho! Bideford Devon EX39 1LQ
Change of use from an existing shop (Class E) to a bar (Sui Generis)
2024
Approved
32 Nelson Road Westward Ho! Bideford Devon EX39 1LQ
Change of use from an existing shop (Class E) to a bar (Sui Generis)
2023
Approved
43 Nelson Road Westward Ho! Bideford Devon EX39 1LQ
Part retrospective application for regularisation of rear decking and fenestration altera…
2023
Approved
43 Nelson Road Westward Ho! Bideford Devon EX39 1LQ
Part retrospective application for regularisation of rear decking and fenestration altera…
2023
Approved
10 Nelson Mews Westward Ho! Bideford Devon EX39 1GY
Conversion of garage and alterations
2023
Approved
10 Nelson Mews Westward Ho! Bideford Devon EX39 1GY
Conversion of garage and alterations
2023
Approved
The Small Bar 32 Nelson Road Westward Ho! Bideford Devon EX39 1LQ
Change of Use from bar (Sui Generis) to Surf Shop (Class E).
2023
Approved
The Small Bar 32 Nelson Road Westward Ho! Bideford Devon EX39 1LQ
Change of Use from bar (Sui Generis) to Surf Shop (Class E).
2022
Approved
Land At Grid Reference 243198 129126 Nelson Road Westward Ho! Devon
Demolition of existing bungalow & construction of an apartment building containing two ap…
2022
Approved
2 Nelson Mews Westward Ho! Bideford Devon EX39 1GY
Installation of new roof windows in front and rear slopes.
2022
Approved
50 Nelson Road Westward Ho! Bideford Devon EX39 1LQ
Single storey extension to replace previously approved extension
2021
Approved
35 - 37 Nelson Road Westward Ho! Bideford Devon EX39 1LQ
Retrospective application for the conversion of an existing outbuilding to provide ancill…
2021
Approved
35 - 37 Nelson Road Westward Ho! Bideford Devon EX39 1LQ
Retrospective application for the conversion of an existing outbuilding to provide ancill…
2019
Approved
Flat 37 Nelson Road Westward Ho! Bideford Devon EX39 1LQ
Retrospective application for the retention of first floor patio doors & balcony (fire es…
2019
Approved
32 Nelson Road Westward Ho! Bideford Devon EX39 1LQ
Change of use from cafe (A3) to cocktail bar (A4)
2019
Approved
The Bungalow 19 Nelson Road Westward Ho! Bideford Devon EX39 1LF
Demolition of existing bungalow & construction of an apartment building containing two dw…
2018
Withdrawn
The Bungalow 19 Nelson Road Westward Ho! Bideford Devon EX39 1LF
Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of 1no. apartment & 1no. two storey maisonet…
2018
Withdrawn
The Bungalow 19 Nelson Road Westward Ho! Bideford Devon EX39 1LF
Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of 1no. apartment & 1no. two storey maisonet…
2017
Refused
Rock Pool Cafe 2 Golf Links Road Westward Ho! Bideford Devon EX39 1LH
Retrospective application for the installation of extraction/ventilation flue through rea…
2017
Approved
Flat C 8 Nelson Terrace Westward Ho! Bideford Devon EX39 1LG
Replacement of two single glazed sash windows in front dormer window with one UPVC caseme…
2017
Approved
Flat C 8 Nelson Terrace Westward Ho! Bideford Devon EX39 1LG
Replacement of two single glazed sash windows in front dormer window with one UPVC caseme…
2016
Refused
Karlan 19 Atlantic Way Westward Ho! Bideford Devon EX39 1HX
Proposed balcony and associated privacy screen and balustrade
2016
Approved
Rock Pool Cafe 2 Golf Links Road Westward Ho! Bideford Devon EX39 1LH
Conversion of first floor flat into an additional seating area for the Rock Pool Cafe
Torridge
Planning Authority Score
6.8/10
Good
#68 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use
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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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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
