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/2020/0597 Granted

  Torquay Station Rathmore Road Torquay TQ2 6NU

  Relocation of stairs, installation of lifts, lift motor rooms and the extension of the existing Northern towers on Platforms 1 & 2. Alterations to relocate the female toilets on Platform 1.

  Decided 1 Apr 2021 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 26 Jun 2020

   Received by Torbay

2. 10 May 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 15 Jul 2021

   Decision issued: Prior Approval Granted

4. 16 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Torbay granted permission on 15 July 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.

Prior approval applies where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, leaving the council only the specific matters the rules name, commonly within 56 days. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Torquay Station Rathmore Road Torquay TQ2 6NU

  P/2020/0597 Submitted 27 Jun 2020 50 yards away

  Relocation of stairs, installation of lifts, lift motor rooms and the extension of the existing Northern towers on Platforms 1 & 2. Alterations to relocate the female toilets on Platform 1.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension 32 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/2026/0378 Granted

  Ground Floor 69 Belgrave Road Torquay TQ2 5HZ

  Change of use from commercial unit (Use Class E) to residential flat (Use Class C3) on ground floor.

  Received 10 Jun, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• P/2026/0457 Awaiting decision

  Part 1st Floor 11 Palace Avenue Paignton TQ3 3EF

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

  Received 22 Jul, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• P/2026/0353 Granted

  Consented Telecommunications Site Walls Hill Road Car Park Walls Hill Road Babbacombe Torquay TQ1 3SX

  Installation of mast, antennas, dishes, cabinets and all ancillary development.

  Received 1 Jun, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• P/2026/0220 Decided

  74 Laura Grove Paignton TQ3 2LN

  Construction of single-storey flat roof extension to rear, to include integrated roof light and patio doors.

  Received 2 Apr, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• P/2026/0211 Granted

  40 Church Street Paignton TQ3 3AH

  Change of use from commercial premises (Use Class E) at ground and lower ground floor to one self-contained residential flat (Use Class C3).

  Received 31 Mar, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Prior approval