39 Burridge Road Torquay Devon TQ2 6LZ

1. 18 May 2010

   Received by Torbay

2. 23 Jun 2010

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Sep 2010

   Decision issued: Approval

4. 5 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

• 58 Burridge Road Torquay TQ2 6LY

  P/2021/0278 Submitted 9 Mar 2021 35m away

  Extension at 1st floor level over existing kitchen extension.

  Granted Householder Extension 11 docs
  Domestic

• Dingwood Huxtable Hill Torquay TQ2 6RN

  P/2025/0831 Submitted 19 Dec 2025 158m away

  Formation of single storey rear flat roof extension at ground floor and a first floor hipped extension to include composite cladding to 1st floor, single-storey garage to side & storm porch extension to front entrance.

  Granted Householder Extension
  Small domestic

• 25 Nut Bush Lane Torquay TQ2 6SA

  P/2025/0835 Submitted 23 Dec 2025 221m away

  Removal of side conservatory and replace with two-storey side extension (south east elevation) and formation of ground floor raised balcony on the north east elevation (rear).

  Granted Householder Extension
  Small domestic

• 33 Sherwell Hill Torquay TQ2 6LU

  P/2026/0310 Submitted 1 May 2026 233m away

  Construction of detached garage to rear.

  Refused Householder
  Domestic

• Fairfield West Huxtable Hill Torquay TQ2 6RN

  AT/2025/0351 Submitted 21 Nov 2025 238m away

  T1 - Beech - Crown lift by approximately 2 metres removing up to 30 minor secondary branches to provide clearnance while retaining a natural and balanced form. T2 - Beech - Lateral reduction of the crown by 1-2 metres to leave an approximate final spread of 6 metres with all pruning cuts made back to suitable growth points. T3 - Holm Oak - Lateral crown reduction by up to 1 metre leaving an approximate final spread of 5 metres, maintaining natural shape and tree health. Justification for proposed works. T1 - Beech - The tree has developed low-hanging branches with excessive lateral weight increasing the risk of branch failure. A minor crown lift will help reduce loading stress while improving clearance and maintaining tree health and form. The proposed works are proportional and preventative. T2 - Beech - The crown is growing in close proximity to the building with lateral spread approaching the structure. Selective lateral reduction will prevent future conflict with the property, minimise risk of damage and maintain a safe management distance while retaining the tree's natural shape. T3 - Holm Oak - This tree is also spreading toward the building and requires a light lateral reduction to prevent obstruction and potential contact with the structure. The work is preventative and intended to avoid future damage, shading and maintenance issues. All works are minimal, sympathetic and designed to retain natural form while preventing future structural or safety-related issues. The works are considered appropriate tree management rather than aesthetic alteration.

  Granted Trees

• 35 Thorne Park Road Torquay TQ2 6RU

  P/2023/0224 Submitted 9 Mar 2023 252m away

  Formation of single storey extension to rear.

  Granted Householder Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• P/2025/0768 Granted

  St Edmunds Hotel 25 Sands Road Paignton TQ4 6EG

  Change of use from guest house to dwelling.

  1 Dec 2025 Full applications
• P/2026/0532 Awaiting decision

  41 Totnes Road Paignton TQ4 5LA

  Change of use from ambulance offices (use class E) to residential institution as adult respite centre (use class C2) to include construction of single storey extension to rear and associated works.

  24 Aug 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0271 Withdrawn

  15 Scarborough Road Torquay TQ2 5UJ

  Change of use from C1 (guesthouse) to C4 (six-bed HMO) with no external alterations. Existing self-contained basement flat retained as C3 dwelling. No building works proposed.

  27 Apr 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0512 Awaiting decision

  33A New Road Brixham TQ5 8NB

  Change of use of garage to affordable residential unit. Alterations to fenestration.

  14 Aug 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0309 Refused

  The Rosewood 56 Belgrave Road Torquay TQ2 5HY

  Change of use of upper floors of property from C1 (guesthouse) to six-bedroom HMO. Basement and ground floor owner's accommodation remains unchanged. No external alterations.

  11 May 2026 Full applications