Apartment 1 Vista Apartments Alta Vista Road Paignton TQ4 6DA

1. 7 Oct 2020

   Received by Torbay

2. 9 Jun 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 26 Jul 2021

   Decision issued: Approval

4. 1 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Torbay granted permission on 26 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.

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• Bosuns Point Alta Vista Road Paignton TQ4 6BH

  AT/2024/0297 Submitted 24 Oct 2024 59m away

  G001 - Scots Pine Group: group of 3 Scots Pine, historically heavily reduced in height to approximately 2m, with poor pruning points. Located on top and within 1-2m from retaining wall, adjacent to highway, forming part of boundary hedge. Poor specimens. Recommended removal of all 3 trees, to be replaced with native hedgerow.

  Granted Trees

• Goodrington Lodge 23 Alta Vista Road Paignton Devon TQ4 6DA

  P/2011/0021 Submitted 10 Jan 2011 74m away

  Removal of condition 1 on application P/2008/1663/PA; condition 2 on application P/2008/1263/PA; condition 3 on application P/2008/0961/PA and condition 3 on application P/2008/0217/PA to allow permanent residential use along with holiday accommodation

  Decided Amendments 15 docs

• Goodrington Lodge 23 Alta Vista Road Paignton TQ4 6DA

  AT/2026/0058 Submitted 18 Feb 2026 84m away

  Tree Reference: T1 (Horse Chestnut) Proposed Works: Primary Proposal (Option 1): Crown reduction of 3m from the height and radial spread to suitable pruning points. The finished dimensions will be approximately 9m in height and 6m in radial spread. Alternative Proposal (Option 2 ): Pollard to a height of approximately 6m to establish a cyclical maintenance framework. All works to be carried out in accordance with BS 3998:2010 (Recommendations for Tree Work) The proposed works to T1 (Horse Chestnut) are necessary to mitigate health and safety risks at the entrance to a residential car parking area. The tree currently overhangs the primary vehicle and pedestrian access point, as well as several designated parking bays Safety and Access: The crown reduction or pollard is required to reduce the risk of limb failure and falling debris (conkers and deadwood) onto residents and vehicles in this high-traffic zone. Long-term Management: Option 1(Crown Reduction) aims to balance the tree's health and visual amenity with the practical constraints of its location. Option 2 (Pollarding to 6m) is proposed to initiate a sustainable cyclical maintenance plan. This would allow the tree to be retained in its urban environment at a size compatible with its proximity to residential infrastructure.

  Refused Trees

• 8 Youngs Park Road Paignton TQ4 6BU

  P/2019/1141 Submitted 28 Oct 2019 121m away

  Formation of pitched roof to rear.

  Granted Householder 11 docs
  Domestic

• 16 Youngs Park Road Paignton TQ4 6BU

  P/2022/1361 Submitted 20 Dec 2022 160m away

  Use of property as 6 independent flats.

  Split decision Lawful development New dwelling 14 docs

• 11 Alta Vista Road Paignton TQ4 6DB

  P/2026/0277 Submitted 29 Apr 2026 190m away

  Variation of Conditions in relation to P/2025/0253 (Demolition of existing dwelling, garage and outbuildings and construction of ten dwellings plus associated access, parking, infrastructure, landscaping and associated works. (Part-retrospective).): Condition P1 - Approved plans, 03 - Bicycle storage, 04 - Bin storage, 07 - Parking provision & 18 - External amenity spaces. Variation sought: Changes to parking, bat roost location and design changes to town houses & coach houses.

  Granted Amendments Demolition
  Major scheme

• P/2026/0433 Granted

  44 Fore Street Torquay TQ1 4LX

  Variation of conditions in relation to P/2024/0432 (Extension and reconfiguration of mixed-use residential-commercial building to six apartments. Existing commercial space to be retained.): Condition P1- (Approved plans) & 04 - (Joinery). Variation sought: revised drawings to reflect design amendments (retrospective) and retention of heritage-style uPVC windows.

  10 Jul 2026 Amendments
• P/2026/0249 Refused

  Etobicoke Nut Bush Lane Torquay TQ2 6LD

  Variation of condition in relation to P/2025/0070 (Flat roof front extension. Raised decking to the rear.): Condition P1 - (Approved plans). Variation sought: Replace existing rear conservatory roof and proposed front extension flat roof with pitched roofs.

  17 Apr 2026 Amendments
• P/2026/0495 Granted

  11 Alta Vista Road Paignton TQ4 6DB

  Non-Material Amendments to P/2026/0277. Amendments sought: Solar panels added to southern roof elevation of coach houses, brick material finish added to northern and eastern elevations of coach houses, coach house garage doors resized, projecting brick wall added to ground floor of southern elevations of coach houses.

  7 Aug 2026 Amendments
• P/2026/0552 Awaiting decision

  Stuart House Ilsham Marine Drive Torquay TQ1 2HT

  Variation of condition in relation to P/2022/0381 (Formation of garden room at rear.): Condition P1 - (approved plans). Variation sought: design development.

  3 Sep 2026 Amendments
• P/2026/0546 Awaiting decision

  42 Wheatlands Road Paignton TQ4 5HU

  Non-Material Amendment to P/2025/0077. Amendment sought: Redesign of scheme to include replacement of LGF extension with timber framed pergola, alteration in the size of rear GF extension, retention of rear bay window, change to balustrading and screening, changes to windows and doors, material changes.

  28 Aug 2026 Amendments