Brookside Guest House 160 New Road Brixham TQ5 8DA

1. 13 Feb 2020

   Received by Torbay

2. 31 Jul 2020

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 7 Dec 2020

   Decision issued: Approval

4. 16 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Torbay granted permission on 7 December 2020, 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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• 147 New Road Brixham TQ5 8DB

  P/2024/0505 Submitted 26 Jul 2024 50 yards away

  Conversion of garage and first floor extension over, creating annexe ancillary to main dwelling.

  Granted Householder Extension 10 docs
  Domestic

• 29 Beverley Rise Brixham TQ5 9NQ

  P/2024/0542 Submitted 8 Aug 2024 150 yards away

  Single storey wrap-around extension to north east (side) and south east (rear) elevations, and alterations to existing fenestration.

  Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing 14 docs
  Small domestic

• 125 New Road Brixham TQ5 8BY

  P/2026/0084 Submitted 12 Feb 2026 250 yards away

  79% historically approved · decision due ~9 Apr

  Retention of former detached 'COVID-19 visitor meeting pod' in front garden area. Previously allowed via temporary approvals. The 'meeting pod' is pitched roof garden office/summer house style development. (Retrospective)

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• 125 New Road Brixham TQ5 8BY

  P/2025/0649 Submitted 10 Oct 2025 250 yards away

  Retention of detached visitor meeting pod adjacent to care home (retrospective).

  Withdrawn Full applications

• Land At Mathill Road Brixham

  P/2026/0148 Submitted 11 Mar 2026 300 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~29 Jul

  Outline application regarding the construction of up to 175 dwellings and up to 0.6ha commercial land (Use Class E (a, b, d and g)) and associated works including formation of access from road and amenity space, with all matters reserved for future consideration except for Access. This application is accompanied by an Environmental Statement. This application is a departure from the Development Plan.

  Awaiting decision Outline
  Major scheme

• 101A New Road Brixham TQ5 8BY

  P/2026/0437 Submitted 13 Jul 2026 300 yards away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~11 Nov

  Demolition of existing single-storey store and construction of two-storey rear extension with associated external works.

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension Demolition
  Small domestic

• P/2026/0478 Granted

  First Floor Flat 8 Churchway Torquay TQ1 3NS

  Proposed loft conversion with dormer to rear and rooflight to the front.

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0342 Granted

  Unit D Westfield Business Park Long Road Paignton TQ4 7AU

  Replacement of window with fire door and glazed side panels and replacement doors. Removal of four parking spaces to install ramp access to fire doors and relocation of bike store.

  Received 27 May, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0374 Granted

  13 Greenover Road Brixham TQ5 9LY

  Construction of office/laundry extension.

  Received 10 Jun, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0489 Granted

  127B Reddenhill Road Torquay TQ1 3NY

  Change of use from tattoo studio to dog grooming salon.

  Received 4 Aug, published by the council 16 Aug 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0286 Refused

  3 The Strand Torquay TQ1 2AA

  Change of use of premises from Class E to a mixed use of Class E and hot food takeaway (Sui Generis) and retention of extractor flue and shop front (see adjoining application P/2026/0287). Retrospective.

  Received 30 Apr, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Full applications