4 Lichfield Close Brixham TQ5 8DQ

1. 28 Oct 2019

   Received by Torbay

2. 23 Dec 2019

   Decision issued: Approval

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.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.

More on householder applications in our guide

• 9 Higher Copythorne Brixham TQ5 8QB

  P/2021/0618 Submitted 4 May 2021 193m away

  Non Material Amendment to P/2019/1179: Amendments to roof of single storey extension & windows.

  Granted Amendments Extension Windows or glazing 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 18 Lakes Road Brixham TQ5 8PH

  P/2021/0313 Submitted 18 Mar 2021 214m away

  Single storey kitchen extension and single storey garage extension. Formation of ramp for wheelchair access to property.

  Granted Householder Extension 15 docs
  Small domestic

• 22 Lakes Road Brixham TQ5 8PS

  P/2020/0079 Submitted 20 Jan 2020 218m away

  Ground floor extension. First floor extension above existing ground floor. Construction of detached double garage.

  Granted Householder Extension 28 docs
  Domestic

• 7 Northfields Lane Brixham TQ5 8RS

  AT/2026/0100 Submitted 7 Apr 2026 220m away

  G1 - Cypress Suggested Works: Dismantle southernmost tree (closest to residential property) in stages to near ground level, reduce height of remaining two trees by 2 metres, Maximum Diameter of Cuts (MDC) 50mm. Trim all round to shape. Rationale: The southernmost tree of the group is clearly in a declining state - there is dieback in the canopy plus separation between the stems on the southern side. Additionally, the tree is growing within 50cms of the residential property. With limited pruning options available, due to the tree's species and form, and the current state of the tree we believe that the tree is not suitable for retention and removal is the only viable option. Reducing the two remaining trees is to reduce loadings on the newly exposed stems following the removal of the adjacent tree in G1.

  Granted Trees

• 2 Lakes Close Brixham TQ5 8PJ

  P/2021/0020 Submitted 7 Jan 2021 250m away

  Construction of conservatory on front elevation.

  Refused Householder Extension 15 docs
  Small domestic

• 27 Northfields Lane Brixham TQ5 8RS

  P/2026/0445 Submitted 16 Jul 2026 250m away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~10 Sep

  Alterations to decking, new balustrades, removal of North East elevation bedroom window. Additional dormer windows and Velux window to front.

  Awaiting decision Householder Loft or dormer Windows or glazing
  Domestic

• P/2026/0153 Withdrawn

  15 Mount Road Brixham TQ5 9SA

  Formation of flat roof first floor extension over existing extension at rear to include a juliet balcony.

  13 Mar 2026 Householder
• P/2025/0680 Granted

  12 Maple Road Brixham TQ5 0DG

  Single storey side extension (void below). New rear balcony with glass balustrading and new access steps to garden. New patio doors to rear, door replaced with window on SE elevation and new window on SW elevation.

  27 Oct 2025 Householder
• P/2026/0305 Granted

  39 Primley Park Paignton TQ3 3JS

  Construction of lower ground floor rear extension with roof terrace, lower ground floor pitched rear garden room and replacement of ground floor single storey side extension.

  8 May 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0405 Refused

  37 Kingsway Avenue Paignton TQ4 7AA

  Construction of single storey extension on front elevation (SW).

  26 Jun 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0230 Granted

  18 Thorne Park Road Torquay TQ2 6RX

  Construction of single storey combined side and rear extension.

  10 Apr 2026 Householder