38 - 40 Palace Avenue Paignton TQ3 3HB

This site has had 2 applications since 2019: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• P/2023/0228 Granted

  38 - 40 Palace Avenue Paignton TQ3 3HB

  Variation of Conditions in relation to P/2019/1157. (Proposed alterations to facilitate conversion to residential use.) Conditions: P1 - Approved Plans, 01 - Window & Door Details, 02 - Parking Provision, 03 - Materials, 04 - Bicycle Storage, 05 - Refuse Storage. Variations sought: amendment of boundary treatment, parking layout and materials. Addition of solar panels.

  Decided 4 May 2023 Amendments

1. 29 Oct 2019

   Received by Torbay

2. 30 Oct 2019

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 4 Dec 2019

   Decision issued: Prior Approval Granted

4. 23 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Torbay granted permission on 4 December 2019, 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.

Prior approval applies where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, leaving the council only the specific matters the rules name, commonly within 56 days. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 38 - 40 Palace Avenue Paignton TQ3 3HB

  P/2023/0228 Submitted 10 Mar 2023 50 yards away

  Variation of Conditions in relation to P/2019/1157. (Proposed alterations to facilitate conversion to residential use.) Conditions: P1 - Approved Plans, 01 - Window & Door Details, 02 - Parking Provision, 03 - Materials, 04 - Bicycle Storage, 05 - Refuse Storage. Variations sought: amendment of boundary treatment, parking layout and materials. Addition of solar panels.

  Granted Amendments Windows or glazing 34 docs

• 42 Palace Avenue Paignton TQ3 3HF

  P/2019/1135 Submitted 26 Oct 2019 50 yards away

  Conversion of dwelling to form 4 self-contained homes.

  Granted Full applications 11 docs
  Domestic

• 1 New Street Paignton TQ3 3HL

  P/2023/0094 Submitted 27 Jan 2023 50 yards away

  Alterations to boundary fence and wall at rear.

  Refused Full applications 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 54 Palace Avenue Paignton TQ3 3HF

  P/2026/0095 Submitted 18 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  Change of use from C1 Hotel to Sui Generis House of Multiple Occupation.

  Refused Full applications

• Norbreck Guest House 35 New Street Paignton TQ3 3HL

  P/2025/0792 Submitted 9 Dec 2025 100 yards away

  79% historically approved · decision due ~17 Feb

  Change of use from guest house to four self contained apartments.

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling

• 27 Palace Avenue Paignton TQ3 3EQ

  P/2020/1210 Submitted 30 Nov 2020 100 yards away

  Change of use from commercial, business and service storage areas, to two residential flats at first and second floors with front balcony terrace situated on existing flat roof above shop. Creation of additional parking at rear, together with waste bin storage areas. Installation of secure bicycle storage facilities.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 27 docs

• P/2026/0378 Granted

  Ground Floor 69 Belgrave Road Torquay TQ2 5HZ

  Change of use from commercial unit (Use Class E) to residential flat (Use Class C3) on ground floor.

  Received 10 Jun, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• P/2026/0457 Awaiting decision

  Part 1st Floor 11 Palace Avenue Paignton TQ3 3EF

  Change of use from office space to dwellinghouse, including internal alterations.

  Received 22 Jul, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• P/2026/0353 Granted

  Consented Telecommunications Site Walls Hill Road Car Park Walls Hill Road Babbacombe Torquay TQ1 3SX

  Installation of mast, antennas, dishes, cabinets and all ancillary development.

  Received 1 Jun, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• P/2026/0220 Decided

  74 Laura Grove Paignton TQ3 2LN

  Construction of single-storey flat roof extension to rear, to include integrated roof light and patio doors.

  Received 2 Apr, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• P/2026/0211 Granted

  40 Church Street Paignton TQ3 3AH

  Change of use from commercial premises (Use Class E) at ground and lower ground floor to one self-contained residential flat (Use Class C3).

  Received 31 Mar, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Prior approval