The Lime Tree Dartmouth Road Paignton TQ4 5AA

1. 11 Jun 2020

   Received by Torbay

2. 1 Jul 2020

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 9 Jun 2021

   Decision issued: Application Withdrawn

4. 2 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The applicant withdrew this application before the council decided it, so it carries no planning weight and no fee refund is automatic. Withdrawal often follows officer feedback that a refusal was likely.

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More on full applications applications in our guide

• 12-14 Victoria Street Paignton TQ4 5DN

  P/2024/0293 Submitted 30 Apr 2024 40m away

  Change of use from offices (Class E) to 12no residential flats (Class C) with external alterations including two dormer windows.

  Decided Full applications New dwelling Loft or dormer +1 33 docs
  Major scheme

• Jack Sears House Dartmouth Road Paignton TQ4 5BH

  P/2022/1100 Submitted 7 Oct 2022 60m away

  Conversion and extension of attic space to form 8 additional en-suite bedrooms. Alterations to gables and addition of dormer windows and roof-lights.

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 22 docs

• Barclays Bank 6 - 8 Palace Avenue Paignton TQ3 3ET

  P/2026/0147 Submitted 11 Mar 2026 64m away

  Replacement of existing blue ATM surround with new bespoke white surround.

  Granted Advertising

• Part 1st Floor 11 Palace Avenue Paignton TQ3 3EF

  P/2026/0457 Submitted 22 Jul 2026 71m away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~2 Oct

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

  Awaiting decision Prior approval
  Domestic

• 17 Dartmouth Road Paignton TQ4 5AD

  P/2022/1373 Submitted 23 Dec 2022 91m away

  Conversion to 6 one-and-two bedroom flats.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 25 docs

• 27 Victoria Street Paignton TQ4 5DD

  P/2023/0062 Submitted 19 Jan 2023 107m away

  Proposed replacement fascia sign & projecting sign to front elevation.

  Granted Advertising 13 docs

• 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