Devon School Of English 1 Lower Polsham Road Paignton TQ3 2AU

1. 8 Jun 2020

   Received by Torbay

2. 6 Aug 2020

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 8 Jun 2021

   Decision issued: Refusal

4. 2 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• Devon School Of English The Old Vicarage Lower Polsham Road Paignton TQ3 2AF

  P/2021/0428 Submitted 9 Apr 2021 50 yards away

  Widening of existing vehicular entrance, formation of new parking spaces & replacement of external fire escape staircase.

  Refused Full applications 14 docs

• 10 Polsham Park Paignton TQ3 2AD

  P/2026/0189 Submitted 26 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Conversion of loft space to double bedroom, maintaining existing external roofline and refurbishment with like-for-like materials where required. Installation of U-shaped staircase to access first floor. Installation of 4 Velux windows.

  Granted Householder Loft or dormer Windows or glazing
  Domestic

• 4 Courtland Road Paignton TQ3 2AB

  AT/2021/0167 Submitted 5 May 2021 100 yards away

  cut trees back to wall line on drive to the right of site clearing ivy from wall. Cut sections will be safely lowered to ground then cut into smaller more manageable size. On the site side team to crown lift trees by 1 meter. Also, Cut and shape hedgerow.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 4 Courtland Road Paignton TQ3 2AB

  AT/2019/0328 Submitted 29 Nov 2019 100 yards away

  There is a fallen tree at Victoria House, 4 Courtland Road, TQ3 2AB. Just to make you aware we will be removing this tree.

  Decided Trees 3 docs

• 9 Higher Polsham Road Paignton TQ3 2SZ

  P/2023/0016 Submitted 6 Jan 2023 150 yards away

  Conversion of property into two flats.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 14 docs
  Several homes

• Oldway Mansion Torquay Road Paignton TQ3 2TD

  P/2020/0085 Submitted 21 Jan 2020 200 yards away

  Temporary closure of apertures to grotto south east of mansion.

  Refused Heritage and listed buildings 13 docs

• 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