The Cottage 71 Park Road Torquay TQ1 4QS

1. 2 Jun 2020

   Received by Torbay

2. 18 Dec 2020

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 12 Feb 2021

   Decision issued: Approval

4. 16 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.

Heritage applications concern listed buildings and conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for works, inside or out, that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without consent is a criminal offence. The council weighs harm to the heritage asset against any public benefit of the proposal.

More on heritage and listed buildings applications in our guide

• 21 Borough Road Torquay TQ1 4QW

  P/2024/0590 Submitted 29 Aug 2024 49m away

  Replacement conservatory.

  Granted Householder Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 300 Teignmouth Road Torquay TQ1 4RW

  P/2021/0598 Submitted 26 Apr 2021 79m away

  Replacement decking to rear garden. (Retrospective application).

  Granted Householder 6 docs
  Domestic

• 1 Happaway Road Torquay TQ2 8ED

  AT/2026/0173 Submitted 15 Jul 2026 86m away

  Leyland cypress T1 - Single stem. Located directly against and partially within the fabric of an old stone boundary wall on the south side of the property. Description of works: Fell the tree to as near ground level as practicable. Remove arisings from site. Stump to be left in situ initially to avoid destabilising the wall; further removal only once wall stability is assessed. Reasons for works: The tree has grown in direct contact with, and is now structurally integrated into, the boundary wall. Progressive radial expansion of the stem and buttress roots is causing displacement of masonry, loss of mortar, and localised distortion of the wall. If retained, continued growth will exacerbate structural damage and increase the likelihood of partial wall failure. The tree?s position immediately adjacent to the building restricts safe long-term management and prevents proportionate pruning options. Due to species characteristics (fast growth, large ultimate size, high sail area), cyclical pruning would not resolve the underlying structural conflict with the wall. Felling is therefore required to prevent further damage to the wall and to maintain the safety of the adjacent property and public access.

  Decided Trees
  Small domestic

• 2C The Forge 2 Western Road Torquay TQ1 4RL

  P/2022/1321 Submitted 8 Dec 2022 142m away

  Converting an existing garage into an annex. Increase the pitch of the existing roof, keeping the eaves at the same level.

  Granted Householder 9 docs
  Domestic

• 12 Western Road Torquay TQ1 4RL

  AT/2022/0321 Submitted 24 Nov 2022 205m away

  Reduce the height of all trees in copse by 10 - 12 feet to all previous growth points Position A - 2 x Pittosporum Position B - 2 x Holly and Bay Position C - Laurel Position D - Bay

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• Bluebell (formerly Western Rise Rest Home) 27 Western Road Torquay TQ1 4RJ

  AT/2021/0221 Submitted 28 Jun 2021 210m away

  3 Trees in this property pose a risk to property and potential persons. The dead tree stump at entrance then the Acer by the first yew as you proceed along the line of trees then another Acer toward the end of the line of trees see cavity adjacent to rough sketch. I intend to fell trees to make them safe. I surveyed with heat scope no bats or birds.

  Decided Trees 3 docs

• P/2026/0465 Awaiting decision

  Torre Apartments No. 29-31 East Street Torquay TQ2 5SD

  Replacement of uPVC windows with timber windows.

  24 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• P/2026/0126 Granted

  Harbour Light Restaurant North Quay Roundham Road Paignton TQ4 6DU

  Illuminated and non-illuminated replacement signage & external lighting.

  2 Mar 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• P/2026/0335 Refused

  Torre Railway Station Newton Road Torquay TQ2 5EU

  Installation of PVC underground duct, containing external fibre telecommunications cable. Installation of a fibre termination box (containing further cabling) to external wall.

  21 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• P/2025/0752 Withdrawn

  The Old Town Hall Babbacombe Road Torquay TQ1 3JR

  Isolated damp proofing behind existing dry linings internally. Lead weathering to isolated pediments to prevent water penetration. Roof repairs. Velux replacement where existing is leaking.

  26 Nov 2025 Heritage and listed buildings
• P/2026/0280 Granted

  Vane Tower 11 Vane Hill Road Torquay TQ1 2BZ

  Installation of photovoltaic panels on garage. (See accompanying PA P/2026/0279).

  29 Apr 2026 Heritage and listed buildings