Torquay Station Rathmore Road Torquay TQ2 6NU

This site has had 3 applications since 2020: 3 approved, 0 refused.

• AT/2021/0244 Granted

  Torquay Station Rathmore Road Torquay TQ2 6NU

  Crown lift all trees (various species) adjacent station car park, station associated pedestrian walkways and vehicle access to 3m from ground level to enable safe access for users by removing encroaching branches within parking bays/walkways/access. Crown lifting will only be required on the aspect of the tree that is directly adjacent the car park/walkway/access.

  Decided 31 Aug 2021 Trees
• P/2020/0607 Granted

  Torquay Station Rathmore Road Torquay TQ2 6NU

  Installation of lifts and lift motor rooms (to house the hydraulic and electrical equipment), relocation of stairs and relocation of female toilets on Platform 1.

  Decided 15 Jul 2021 Prior approval

1. 27 Jun 2020

   Received by Torbay

2. 14 Jan 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 1 Apr 2021

   Decision issued: Approval

4. 16 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Torbay granted permission on 1 April 2021, 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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• Torquay Station Rathmore Road Torquay TQ2 6NU

  P/2020/0607 Submitted 26 Jun 2020 50 yards away

  Installation of lifts and lift motor rooms (to house the hydraulic and electrical equipment), relocation of stairs and relocation of female toilets on Platform 1.

  Granted Prior approval 16 docs

• Torquay Station Rathmore Road Torquay TQ2 6NU

  AT/2021/0244 Submitted 16 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  Crown lift all trees (various species) adjacent station car park, station associated pedestrian walkways and vehicle access to 3m from ground level to enable safe access for users by removing encroaching branches within parking bays/walkways/access. Crown lifting will only be required on the aspect of the tree that is directly adjacent the car park/walkway/access.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Harbour View St Agnes Lane Torquay TQ2 6QD

  AT/2026/0213 Submitted 11 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  80% historically approved · decision due ~29 Oct

  Tree work specification in relation the trees at Harbour View TPO: 1974.004 T001: (Copper Beech) Reduce lateral tertiary limbs by approximately 1.5m to create 2m clearance from buildings. Crown lift to 5m from existing ground level to comply with highway regulations Remove major deadwood from canopy 100mm diameter maximum cuts. Pruning will not affect the existing architecture of the crown. All work to comply withBS3998 T002: (Beech) Reduce southern lateral tertiary limbs by approximately 1.5m to create 2m clearance from buildings. Crown lift to 4m from existing ground level Remove major deadwood from canopy 100mm diameter maximum cuts. Pruning will not affect the existing architecture of the crown. All work to comply with BS3998 G001: Selective reductions of yew trees in group by approximately 2-3m to reduce sail effect of trees in the loose rock bank (finished height between 7-6m tall for the group) Fell small self-seeded Bay in G001 to allow remaining stock to reach better potential All work to comply with BS3998 (Reduce the height and spread of trees in the group and remove the bay tree) G002: Selective reductions of yew trees in group by approximately 2-3m to reduce sail effect of trees in the loose rock bank (finished height between 7-6m tall for the group) Crown lift Roadside to 5m at create clearance from highway infrastructure (Light) All work to comply with BS3998 (Reduce the height and spread of trees in the group and remove selected branches over roadside to maintain highway clearance)

  Awaiting decision Trees

• Fosseway West St Agnes Lane Torquay TQ2 6QD

  P/2026/0021 Submitted 14 Jan 2026 100 yards away

  Variation of Appeal Condition relating to application P/2024/0475: Demolition of uPVC Porch and replacement with one storey extension with terrace. Condition: 02 - Approved Plans. Amendment sought: creation of extra space in extension.

  Granted Amendments Extension Demolition
  Small domestic

• Cloudlands St Agnes Lane Torquay TQ2 6QD

  AT/2021/0187 Submitted 18 May 2021 100 yards away

  Rear garden - works diagnosed by Devon Tree Services T1 - Poplar on bank adjacent to train station entrance - dismantle to near ground level as tree is in obvious decline. G1 - Laurels on bank adjacent to train station entrance - reduce height by 6 metres to height of recently reduced laurels. Works required to bring trees in to line with rest of the previously reduced laurel hedge. T2 - Ash (in front of Poplar) - Dismantle down to near ground level. This tree has chalara ash dieback.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• Chelston Dene Holiday Apartments Chelston Road Torquay TQ2 6PU

  AT/2025/0309 Submitted 16 Oct 2025 150 yards away

  Reduce height of Holly tree 1 on plan to hedge level height (8 feet) - the tree has grown in the middle of a Bay hedge located beside the boundary of Chelston Dene Holiday Apartments and Chelston House. This tree is not part of the original garden planting scheme

  Granted Trees

• P/2026/0183 Granted

  Weavers Cottage Cockington Lane Torquay TQ2 6XA

  Replacement of failing single glazed C20/C21 windows with timber, heritage double glazed casement windows.

  Received 25 Mar, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• P/2026/0396 Granted

  25-27 Fleet Street Torquay TQ1 1DB

  Minor internal alterations to form dental practice, including lining of walls and new internal floors.

  Received 19 Jun, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• P/2026/0555 Awaiting decision

  Torre Abbey The Kings Drive Torquay TQ2 5JE

  Repair of West Range roof and chapel interior, tower roof repair, strengthen store room floor and small scale patch repairs in ancillary areas to specified lime-plastered walls.

  Received 4 Sep, published by the council 9 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• P/2026/0539 Awaiting decision

  Disraelis House 50 Braddons Hill Road East Torquay TQ1 1HE

  Replacement of 5 x second-floor sash windows with 5 x double glazed sash windows.

  Received 26 Aug, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• P/2026/0528 Awaiting decision

  13 The Old Town Hall Babbacombe Road Torquay TQ1 3JR

  Replacement of second floor window (retrospective).

  Received 20 Aug, published by the council 23 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings