Planning applications in Torbay, September 2025

Pavement O/S Primark 27-33 Union Street Torquay TQ1 1ES

The installation of 1x BT Street Hub and removal of associated BT payphones. (See accompanying AD P/2025/0620)

Pavement O/S Primark 27-33 Union Street Torquay TQ1 1ES

2 x digital 75" illuminated LCD display screens, one each side of Street Hub unit. (See accompanying R4 P/2025/0619)

Singleton Gardens Meadfoot Sea Road Torquay TQ1 2LQ

Construction of 7 residential apartments, plus landscaping, parking, access and associated works. (Revised site location plan and application form received)

Lawes Road Site Land Between Summerfield Road & Newton Road Torquay TQ2 7DL

Drainage interventions, including removal of trees and vegetation. (The proposed development to which the application relates is situated within 10 metres of relevant railway land.)

Pavement O/S Poundland 62 Fleet Street Torquay TQ2 5EB

The installation of 1x BT Street Hub and removal of associated BT payphones. (See accompanying AD P/2025/0614).

Substation Site Off Yalberton Road Paignton

Installation of new 33kv switch room.

Pavement O/S 118 Union Street Torquay TQ2 5QB

The installation of 1x BT Street Hub and removal of associated BT payphones. (See accompanying AD P/2025/0618)

Pavement O/S Subway 8 Tor Hill House Torquay TQ2 5QW

2 x digital 75" illuminated LCD display screens, one each side of Street Hub unit. (See accompanying R4 P/2025/0615).

Pavement O/S Subway 8 Tor Hill House Torquay TQ2 5QW

The installation of 1x BT Street Hub and removal of associated BT payphones. (See accompanying AD P/2025/0616)

Babbacombe Guest House 53 Babbacombe Road Torquay TQ1 3SN

Change of use from Guest house to Single Dwelling.

Pavement O/S 118 Union Street Torquay TQ2 5QB

2 x digital 75" illuminated LCD display screens, one each side of Street Hub unit. (See accompanying R4 P/2025/0617)

Pavement O/S Poundland 62 Fleet Street Torquay TQ2 5EB

2 x digital 75" illuminated LCD display screens, one each side of Street Hub unit. (See accompanying R4 P/2025/0613)

Torbay Hospital Newton Road Torquay TQ2 7AA

Construction of two storey extension and associated plant room to infill existing disused courtyard area.

47 Nightingale Close Torquay TQ2 7ST

Replacement of conservatory with flat-roof single storey extension and roof lantern to rear (east elevation).

Hampton House St Katherines Road Torquay TQ1 4DE

T1- Magnolia- originally was a 3 stem tree however lost 2 stems in the winter one being a close call with a car. the tree is also showing signs of decay

Devonshire Hotel Parkhill Road Torquay TQ1 2DY

5 Day Notice - T1 Eucalyptus Tree (Daddyhole Road) - Remove T2 Eucalyptus Tree (Twin Stemmed) - Remove Replacement planting We are happy to discuss suitable replacement planting with the LPA and client.

7 Cedar Way Brixham TQ5 0DQ

Replacement of existing glazed lobby with extension to east elevation.

34 Harbourne Avenue Paignton TQ4 7EQ

Conversion of carport into accommodation, together with associated alterations.

Abbey School Fore Street Torquay TQ1 4PR

Fell Sycamore (T014) as per Tree report - Due to: Vitality poor - significant dieback throughout the canopy represented in a loss of leaf material of approximately 80%.

108 Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LQ

Construction of detached dwelling with parking and landscaping.

66 Trumlands Road Torquay TQ1 4RA

Removal of Pittosporum tree that has grown too tall and is now damaging wall between properties and is touching the side of the house. Matt Bayles tree services has looked and recommended removal of the Pittosporum.

8 Windermere Road Torquay TQ1 3RF

Construction of single storey extension.

Spy Glass Loxbury Rise Torquay TQ2 6RT

Demolition and construction of extensions to front, rear and side (northwest) elevations, installation of solar panels, reconfiguration of landscaping, and associated external alterations including retaining walls and raised terrace to front and freestanding pergola to side (east). (Description Amended).

Rosslare Villa Burton Street Brixham TQ5 9LN

To fell fig and reduce mountain ash

41 Southfield Avenue Paignton TQ3 1LH

Formation of a Self-Build detached dwelling with integral garage, and associated works. To replace an already demolished two-storey dwelling with detached garage.

Somerville And Savage Alderbourne Greenway Road Torquay TQ1 4NQ

Removal of Ash x 2 overhanging garage at back back or property marked purple on sketch Holm Oak removal which is impeding the growth of a Yew tree with has a TPO marked Pink on the sketch Branch removal from Yew at back of property hanging over Fire Escape and roof of building. Marked Orange on Sketch

Greyridge Higher Woodfield Road Torquay TQ1 2LB

Formation of two-storey side extension & alterations to existing dwelling, including enclosed balcony on first floor rear (north) elevation, new glazing and raised decking area.

34 Fleet Street Torquay TQ2 5DJ

Change of use from ancillary retail storage to residential flat [retrospective application].

53 Trumlands Road Torquay TQ1 4RA

We are applying to do the below Removal of dying Cherry Tree as per assessment by Matt Bayles tree Services Removal of 1 x live branch which is encroaching the neighbours conservatory and 2 x dead branches to the right as per the images provided Matt Bayles Tree Services will be engaged to do the tree work.

167 Marldon Road Paignton TQ3 3NB

Installation of 9m light wooden pole.

Mast Helmdon Rise Torquay TQ2 7JF

Due to Ash die back, tree deemed to unsafe to climb for safe dismantle, protecting infostructure. W3Ws position of site. MEWP to be set up on adjacent lane, operatives to section dismantle 1 x Dead standing Ash tree to ground level. Ash causing high risk hazard to infostructure and attending operatives. 1 x Holly tree to be crown raised and lateral faced to create a 1.8m clearance from green box. 1 x Field Maple to be laterally faced to create a 1.8m clearance from mast and suspended cable track.

1 Brixham Holiday Park Fishcombe Road Brixham TQ5 8RB

Request to re-pollard Sycamore (T1) See marked up photo of proposed pollard points. Request for cyclical permission please. Cracks appearing on the trunk and decay is present. Tree is overhanging high value targets such as caravans and a public footpath. See images.

65 Ilsham Road Torquay TQ1 2JF

T1: Palm - Fell to near ground level. Tree has significantly outgrown its position and the upper crown is substantially blocking light from reaching through the upstairs window of the property. Its also within close proximity to the building. Palm to replaced/replanted with a tree of the same species within the same location.

13 Waterleat Avenue Paignton TQ3 3UE

Certificate of lawfulness for proposed: Formation of 3000mm x 2750mm raised extension with supporting brick pier & steel lintels to rear.

79A Torquay Road Paignton TQ3 2SE

Change of use from C3 dwelling house to C4 HMO for 6 individuals. Internal alterations, removal of existing rear dormer and replaced with wider flat roof dormer. Installation of Velux rooflight on West elevation, widening of 1st floor entrance to create shower/WC rooms & removal of existing flat roof skylights to rear and reinstate flat roof covering.

74 Laura Grove Paignton TQ3 2LN

Two storey rear extension, removal of sun room and porch to rear. Replacement of roof covering and windows, new mono pitch roof to garage. New PV panels to roof on west, south and east. New windows and new door to front and side. New roof light to flat roof at rear

Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane Torquay TQ2 7DY

Internal amendments and new windows to existing exam hall to form 3 IT classrooms, new external entrance over entrance doors and new independent external canopy to hard standing.

Land Adjacent To 3 Rea Drive Brixham TQ5 9SS

Installation of 9m pole and associated apparatus.

13 Colin Road Paignton TQ3 2NR

Formation of single storey extension to rear.

149 Northfields Lane Brixham TQ5 8RH

Chestnut Tree on Northfields Lane. Tree T1 on sketch. Works requested: - Crown reduction by approximately 3 metres in height and 3 metres in lateral spread, resulting in a final height of around 14.92 metres (current height = approx. 17.92metres) and a final spread of around 11.66 metres (current spread = approx. 14.66 metres). - Crown thinning of up to 20%, evenly throughout the canopy, to reduce wind resistance and improve light penetration. - Selective pruning of long/heavy limbs to reduce weight and risk of branch failure, particularly on limbs overhanging public pathway, road and neighbouring property. - Removal of all significant deadwood throughout the crown in the interests of public safety. - All pruning cuts to be made back to suitable growth points to maintain the tree?s natural shape and structure. Reason for works: - A large limb (3 metres+) has recently broken from near the top of the tree, demonstrating the risk of further branch failure. I've attached photos of this. - The tree stands adjacent to, with limbs overhanging, public road, public footpath, my pathway and driveway to house, and neighbouring garden (there are young children who play in the garden) where falling branches could cause serious injury or damage. - The proposed works are intended to reduce the likelihood of future branch failures, while preserving the health and amenity value of the tree. This work would be carried out by an Arboricultural Association-approved contractor in accordance with BS3998:2010 Tree Work ? Recommendations.

Land North Of Aldi Supermarket Adjacent To Torquay Road Torquay

Installation of 6m & 2m illuminated freestanding totem signs.

4 Chartwell Close Paignton TQ3 3LT

Replacement and extension of existing driveway with brick paving design with installation of aco drain.

Amanzi Cottage Rock House Lane Torquay TQ1 4SU

Construction of first floor extension to rear of building, changes to fenestration, relocation of flue, rooflights.

Orchard House Bascombe Road Brixham TQ5 0JX

Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of replacement dwelling, detached garage with parking, landscaping and associated works.

Flat 32 The Vinery Montpellier Road Torquay TQ1 1TY

Photo 1 Shows the three trees in question. The trees are protruding out of the cliff wall below our garden safety fence they have not been trimmed for many years and we have recently moved in so we wish to stop any further cliff damage from the weight of the canopy Tree 1 We wish to trim the top canopy see image 3 for clarity. Tree 2 We wish to remove as it is causing the upper part of the cliff to be unstable. It?s is very close to Tree 1 It is also causing excessive damp and leaves in our neighbours garden below making it difficult for them to be kept safe as the leaves all fall on their flat roof below which is causing damage. If the tree was to become more unstable / dangerous or even fall it would go straight through their roof Tree 3 is about 12 feet further down the cliff and we wish to trim this so it does not get too large and cause further cliff damage or fall onto the property below. At present it is medium size and it would be prudent to not let it get larger. Photo 2 Shows the same three trees but from the Terrace at the front of the building. Photo 3 Shows the trim area on Tree 1 The removal of Tree 2 and the trim area on tree 3 Photo 4 is an aerial / plan view of the property location and the trees involved.

5 Kirkstead Close Torquay TQ2 7NJ

T1 - Mature Holm Oak - To reduce all lateral branches growing over the properties roof to acheive a clearance of 2-3 meters form the property. Pruned to the appropriate growth points.

Seaways Hotel 30 Sands Road Paignton TQ4 6EJ

Change of use from hotel with owner's accommodation, to form 4 x flats & 1 x house.

21 Grosvenor Close Torquay TQ2 7LB

Formation of first floor rear extension over existing roof to include cladding.

Brixham Community College Higher Ranscombe Road Brixham TQ5 9HF

Creation of Artificial Grass Pitch with perimeter fencing, hardstanding, storage, floodlights, access footpath and topsoil bund.

Grosvenor Court 19 Grosvenor Road Paignton TQ4 5AZ

T001 - Whitebeam prune back off side of property. T002 Whitebeam- crown lift t o 3 metres over pavement. T003 - Apple - prune back off car parking space or remove whole tree completely.