Living Coasts Beacon Quay Torquay Devon TQ1 2BG

1. 3 Dec 2009

   Received by Torbay

2. 22 Dec 2009

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 10 Feb 2010

   Decision issued: Approval

4. 16 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Torbay granted permission on 10 February 2010, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• Living Coasts Beacon Quay Torquay TQ1 2BG

  P/2025/0763 Submitted 28 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  79% historically approved · decision due ~23 Jan

  Installation of four windows to west elevation.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing

• Living Coasts Beacon Quay Torquay TQ1 2BG

  P/2026/0422 Submitted 7 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  Installation of 4 x windows and associated shutters to ground floor west elevation. (Retrospective)

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing

• Living Coasts Beacon Quay Torquay TQ1 2BG

  P/2026/0502 Submitted 11 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  79% historically approved · decision due ~5 Nov

  Change of use of ground and first floors from marine aviary / zoo (Sui Generis use) to Use Class E (g)(ii) for research and development including offices (retrospective).

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• Harvester Beacon Quay Torquay Devon TQ1 2RD

  P/2008/1483 Submitted 7 Nov 2008 150 yards away

  4 No Internally illuminated signs 1 No Externally illuminated sign

  Split decision Advertising 9 docs

• Beacon Cove Parkhill Road Torquay TQ1 2EP

  P/2024/0741 Submitted 28 Oct 2024 150 yards away

  Non-Material amendment relating to P/2019/1023. Amendment sought: Condition 19 to read: Prior to commencement of construction of any holiday unit hereby approved it shall be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority how continuous, unfettered access along the path from Beacon Quay car park, along the northern edge of the former Living Coasts site and into Beacon Cove would be secured for use by occupiers of the holiday units hereby approved and the mechanisms for securing this continuous and unfettered access put in place to serve the development for its lifetime.

  Refused Amendments

• Beacon Cove Parkhill Road Torquay TQ1 2EP

  P/2024/0742 Submitted 28 Oct 2024 150 yards away

  Non-material amendment relating to P/2019/1023. Amendment sought: Condition 4 to read; Prior to commencement of construction of any holiday unit hereby approved a Construction Management Plan shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. This shall clearly identify all risks to ecology and the Marine environment and measures to mitigate any likely impacts. The approved Statement shall be adhered to throughout the construction period. The Statement shall provide for: (1) Identification of parking of vehicles of site operatives and visitors. (2) Positions for loading and unloading of plant and materials. (3) Location of site compound for storage of all plant and materials used in constructing the development. (4) The erection and maintenance of security hoarding including decorative displays and facilities for public viewing, where appropriate. (5) Facilities for wheel washing. (6) Detailed measures to control the emission of all material, liquids, dust and dirt during construction particularly in relation to impact on the quality of seawater. (7) Details of a scheme for recycling/disposing of waste resulting from construction works. (8) Lighting plan confirming minimal light spill to landward side of the development. (9) Hours of construction to be restricted to daylight hours only.

  Refused Amendments

• P/2026/0470 Granted

  59 Totnes Road Paignton TQ3 3RE

  Illuminated signage to replace existing, including 2 x emblems, 2 x brand lettering, 1 x dealership name lettering and 1 x totem.

  Received 28 Jul, published by the council 5 Aug 2026 Advertising
• P/2026/0530 Awaiting decision

  Marsh Toyota 59 Totnes Road Paignton TQ3 3RE

  Illuminated and non-illuminated signage, including 1 x pylon sign, 2 x fascia signs & 1 x welcome sign.

  Received 21 Aug, published by the council 26 Aug 2026 Advertising
• P/2026/0125 Granted

  Harbour Light Restaurant North Quay Roundham Road Paignton TQ4 6DU

  Illuminated and non-illuminated replacement signage & external lighting.

  Received 2 Mar, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Advertising
• P/2026/0450 Awaiting decision

  70 Windsor Road Torquay TQ1 1SZ

  Installation of four signs, including illuminated and non-illuminated signboard.

  Received 20 Jul, published by the council 5 Aug 2026 Advertising
• P/2026/0436 Awaiting decision

  31 Babbacombe Road Torquay TQ1 3SB

  Installation of 1 x illuminated fascia sign with integrated projecting hologram display (Retrospective).

  Received 13 Jul, published by the council 2 Sep 2026 Advertising