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

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Torridge decision performance

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