44 Swanswood Gardens Westward Ho! Bideford Devon EX39 1HR

1. 31 May 2022

   Received by Torridge

2. 26 Jul 2022

   Decision issued: Application Approved

3. 23 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• Umtali Golf Links Road Westward Ho! Bideford Devon EX39 1HH

  1/0579/2026/FUH Submitted 6 Aug 2026 25m away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~5 Oct

  Demolition of chimney breast and erection of single storey extension

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension Demolition 12 docs
  Small domestic

• St Judes Golf Links Road Westward Ho! Bideford Devon EX39 1HH

  1/0393/2023/FUL Submitted 27 Apr 2023 27m away

  Erection of single storey rear and side extension and installation of 4no. dormers to first floor

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 24 docs
  Small domestic

• Northesk Avon Lane Westward Ho! Bideford Devon EX39 1LW

  1/0707/2021/FUL Submitted 22 Jun 2021 61m away

  Insertion of 2no. dormer windows on side elevations

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 16 docs

• Holmleigh Golf Links Road Westward Ho! Bideford Devon EX39 1HH

  1/0202/2023/FUL Submitted 1 Mar 2023 78m away

  Erection of replacement dwelling with associated works

  Granted Full applications 12 docs
  Domestic

• Lower Avondale Avon Lane Westward Ho! Bideford Devon EX39 1LR

  1/0269/2024/FUL Submitted 18 Mar 2024 126m away

  Conversion of detached garage to create a ground floor bedroom & shower room, with link extension to main dwelling

  Granted Full applications Extension 15 docs
  Domestic

• Tennis Courts At Grid Reference 243483 129316 Avon Lane Westward Ho! Devon

  1/0414/2026/CPL Submitted 8 Jun 2026 142m away

  Certificate of proposed lawful development for the renovation and upgrade of an existing hard-surfaced tennis court to provide a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA)

  Granted Lawful development 7 docs

• 1/0665/2026/FUL Awaiting decision

  Barn At Grid Reference 247665 107580 Sheepwash Devon

  Demolition of existing barn and erection of 1no. dwelling and detached garage in lieu of planning approval 1/0369/2019/FUL

  1 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 1/0662/2026/FUL Awaiting decision

  Land At Grid Reference 237422 108272 Holsworthy Beacon Devon

  Proposed Equestrian Sand School

  28 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 1/0483/2026/FUL Granted

  The Posting House Honey Street Northam Bideford Devon EX39 1DL

  Creation of annex for a dependant relative

  6 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 1/0661/2026/FUL Awaiting decision

  Land At Grid Reference 232439 114110 Witheridge Close Bradworthy Devon

  Proposed 2no. dwellings

  27 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 1/0655/2026/FUL Awaiting decision

  Land At Grid Reference 239185 111639 Milton Damerel Devon

  Erection of 1no. dwelling

  26 Aug 2026 Full applications