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Dawn Brim Hill Torquay TQ1 4TR

Refused Torbay P/2020/1044 Householder Application

Works: Extension Windows or glazing Small domestic

Read from the description, not a valuation. How we read the register

Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.

Proposal

Extensions and renovations to existing house and garage: Single storey lower ground floor extension to rear (SE) with terrace over. Two storey side extension (SW). Single storey upper ground floor extension to side (NE). Raise roof ridge line and change roof profile to form attic room. Changes to fenestration.

As published by the council, reference P/2020/1044

Application record

Reference
P/2020/1044
Type
Householder Application
Status
Decided
Decision
Refusal
Received
20 Oct 2020
Validated
27 Nov 2020
Decided
21 Jul 2021
Ward
St Marychurch
Decision by
Committee
Postcode
TQ1 4TR

Site history

Applications at this address on the Torbay register

This site has had 2 applications since 2020: 0 approved, 2 refused.

  • P/2023/0117 Refused

    Dawn Brim Hill Torquay TQ1 4TR

    Non-Material Amendment to P/2020/1044. Alterations to windows, chimney, stone facing, roof lights.

    Decided 21 Feb 2023 Amendments

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 20 Oct 2020

    Received by Torbay

  2. 27 Nov 2020

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 21 Jul 2021

    Decision issued: Refusal

  4. 1 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Cases linked to this one on the register

1 later application on the register refers to this one:

  • P/2023/0117 Refused

    Dawn Brim Hill Torquay TQ1 4TR

    Non-Material Amendment to P/2020/1044. Alterations to windows, chimney, stone facing, roof lights.

    Decided 21 Feb 2023 Amendments

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

DJMA Architects Ltd Agent, an architecture practice

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Documents

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87 documents on file for this application

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What this refusal means

Torbay refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About householder applications

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

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  • Dawn Brim Hill Torquay TQ1 4TR

    P/2023/0117 Submitted 6 Feb 2023 0m away

    Non-Material Amendment to P/2020/1044. Alterations to windows, chimney, stone facing, roof lights.

    Refused Amendments Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 11 docs
  • The Cove Brim Hill Torquay Devon TQ1 4TR

    AT/2011/0004 Submitted 13 Jan 2011 58m away

    Rupert Baker Arb Report attached

    Granted Trees 6 docs
  • Bowden Cleeve Steep Hill Torquay TQ1 4TS

    AT/2026/0089 Submitted 24 Mar 2026 121m away

    Please refer to attached tree report for comments. Work spec: 777 Monterey Cypress: Reduce the side of the western crown by 2.5m by selective branch removal. Crown raise the eastern stem to 5m above ground level to reduce load on the sagged limb. Prune to achieve a 2m clearance from the garage. Prune to achieve a 1m clearance from the telecoms wore. Use a maximum cut diameter of 125mm. Comments: Main stem divides at 1.5m into 5 stems. Some included bark present but no signs of excessive movement. The stems are extensive and have notable leans, most of all in the SW stem. The crown density is below average, more so in southern stem where there is several dead branches 100mm diameter. The eastern stem is subdominant, it looks to have sagged and likely contains some cracking. 778 Monterey Cypress: Reduce the spread of the lowest 2 limbs in the eastern aspect by 1.5m by selective branch removal. Remove hanging branches at approximately 12m above ground level. Use a 100mm maximum cut diameter. Comments: Triple stemmed from 1.5m. significant crown bias to the east. Ivy on main stems. Extensive lateral branches in eastern aspect. There is at least one broken branch suspended over the neighbours garage at approximately 12m above ground level. 779 Monterey Cypress: Remove the hanging branch near the top of the tree. Remove ivy. Prune to achieve a 2m clearance from the garage. Reduce the spread of lowest eastern branch by 2m and crown raise it by 2m. Use a 100mm maximum cut diameter. Comments: Dog-legged main stem with significant crown bias to the SW. Crown growing with 1m of garage. Ivy growth on main stem. Volume of decay suspected in main stem. Obscured by ivy, but considered contained. Lowest branch in eastern aspect is extensive with excessive end loading suspected. There is a hanging branch near the top of the tree, suspended over the garage roof. 780 Monterey Cypress: Reduce the southwestern side of the crown by 2m, targeting the cracked limb. Reduce the heig

    Granted Trees
  • Mouse Cottage Brim Hill Torquay TQ1 4TR

    P/2023/0170 Submitted 16 Feb 2023 139m away

    Demolition of existing dwelling and formation of replacement contemporary two-storey dwelling. Alterations to parking areas, landscaping including decking, swimming pool and associated works.

    Refused Full applications Demolition 62 docs
    Domestic
  • Mouse Cottage Brim Hill Torquay TQ1 4TR

    P/2026/0019 Submitted 14 Jan 2026 142m away

    Variation of Condition relating to application P/2025/0245: (Demolition of existing dwelling, construction of replacement self build dwelling, alterations to parking areas, landscaping works to include terraces & swimming pool, sauna building and associated works.) Condition: P1,3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 16. Amendment sought: Removal of pool, revised landscaping layout, levels changes and updated drainage design. Adjustments to window positions, number of openings, internal layouts, flue and footprint. Redesign and reposition of sauna. Relocation of ASHP and bike and bin storage. Addition of roof-mounted solar panels & battery storage. Change in external lighting.

    Granted Amendments New dwelling Demolition +1
    Domestic
  • Mouse Cottage Brim Hill Torquay TQ1 4TR

    P/2025/0821 Submitted 16 Dec 2025 142m away

    Non-material amendment relating to P/2025/0245. Amendments sought: Removal of pool, with revised landscaping layout and updated drainage design. Adjustments to window positions, number of openings, internal layouts and flue. Redesign and reposition of sauna. Relocation of ASHP and bike and bin storage. Addition of roof-mounted solar panels & battery storage. Change in external lighting.

    Refused Amendments Windows or glazing

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