Torquay Station Rathmore Road Torquay TQ2 6NU

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

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.

Prior approval applications arise where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, such as larger home extensions, changes of use to housing or agricultural buildings. The council may only consider the specific matters set out in the rules, for example transport, flooding or appearance, and in many classes the work may proceed if the council does not respond within the deadline, commonly 56 days.

More on prior approval applications in our guide

• Torquay Station Rathmore Road Torquay TQ2 6NU

  P/2020/0597 Submitted 27 Jun 2020 0m 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 24m 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

• Fosseway West St Agnes Lane Torquay TQ2 6QD

  P/2026/0021 Submitted 14 Jan 2026 88m 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 97m 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 152m 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

• Flat 16 Seaway Court Seaway Lane Torquay TQ2 6RJ

  P/2025/0766 Submitted 1 Dec 2025 179m away

  Replacement of 2 balcony patio doors with bi-fold doors.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing

• 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.

  10 Jun 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.

  22 Jul 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.

  1 Jun 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.

  2 Apr 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).

  31 Mar 2026 Prior approval