Planning Appeals in Torbay Council
Torbay Council has had 478 planning appeal decisions recorded, with a 34% success rate (appeals allowed or part-allowed). Data spans from 2015 to 2026.
Total Appeals
478
Success Rate
33%
Allowed, of decided appeals
Appeals Allowed
143
of 437 decided
Appeals Dismissed
284
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Across 437 decided appeals, Torbay Council allows 33% — versus 30% nationally.
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| Appeal Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Prior Approval | 63 | 13.2% |
| Full Planning | 57 | 11.9% |
| Minor Commercial | 12 | 2.5% |
| Outline Planning | 7 | 1.5% |
| Commercial | 2 | 0.4% |
| Hearing | 1 | 0.2% |
About this data
This page shows aggregate statistics for planning appeals handled by Torbay Council. Data is sourced from the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) and the Directorate for Planning and Environmental Appeals (DPEA). Success rate is calculated as the proportion of decided appeals (excluding withdrawn, invalid, or pending cases) that were allowed or part-allowed. Statistics are updated daily.
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