38A Warberry Road West Torquay TQ1 1NT

1. 25 Nov 2020

   Received by Torbay

2. 22 Apr 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 17 Jun 2021

   Decision issued: Refusal

4. 2 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.

Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• 38A Warberry Road West Torquay TQ1 1NT

  P/2020/1240 Submitted 25 Nov 2020 0m away

  Provision of on-site parking, including removal of wall and construction of gates (see accompanying application P/2020/1239)

  Refused Heritage and listed buildings 13 docs

• Greycliffe Lower Warberry Road Torquay TQ1 1QY

  AT/2020/0057 Submitted 19 Feb 2020 132m away

  Fell decaying pittosporum tree at Greycliffe Manor Residential Home. We are planning to remove this tree on Tuesday 25th February as it poses a threat as it is positioned in the centre of a car parking area. I'm presuming you would agree that permission in this case in not needed due to the condition of the tree .

  Decided Trees 5 docs

• Greycliffe Lower Warberry Road Torquay TQ1 1QY

  AT/2024/0214 Submitted 12 Aug 2024 137m away

  Oak (T1) - Height reduction by 2 metres and western crown reduction to achieve clearance from BT lane approx. 2 metres because it has a significantly unbalanced crown (lean more than 45 degrees), improve the appearance of the asymmetrical shape due to shading from neighbouring taller trees. Tree targeting car park and main entrance for the care house.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Greycliffe Lower Warberry Road Torquay TQ1 1QY

  AT/2026/0096 Submitted 31 Mar 2026 137m away

  T1 - Lime Crown reduction by up to 3 m across the entire canopy, proportionally decreasing height and lateral spread. Final pruning cuts should be made at the positions shown in the submitted photographs (red-marked cut points). All cuts to be made to suitable secondary growth points, preserving a balanced, natural crown shape. Maximum wound size should be kept as small as practicable and in line with BS3998:2010 Tree Work - Recommendations. Justification for Works The tree shows poor bifurcation, developing a single dominant stem with limited structural division. Crown reduction will decrease end-weight, reduce mechanical stress, and help maintain the tree at a size suitable for its environment. The works are preventative and aim to keep the tree structurally sound. T2 - Horse Chestnut Crown reduction by up to 3 metres, maintaining the natural crown shape. Final pruning cuts should follow the positions shown in the submitted photographs. Pruning aims to reduce end-weight and mechanical loading on the cavity located just below the first-order branch junction. All cuts are to be made to appropriate secondary growth points, in accordance with BS3998:2010. Justification for Work A cavity is present below the first-order branch junction, which reduces the structural integrity at a key load-bearing point. Crown reduction will decrease lever arm forces acting on the defective area and mitigate the risk of branch or stem failure. The work is proportionate, preventive, and intended to safely retain the tree.

  Refused Trees

• Land To Rear Of 16-20 Alpine Road Torquay TQ1 1RE

  P/2021/0637 Submitted 4 May 2021 177m away

  Non Material Amendment relating to application P/2017/1224. Omission of condition discharge on original application.

  Granted Amendments 15 docs

• Notts Hill House Lower Warberry Road Torquay TQ1 1QY

  AT/2025/0262 Submitted 25 Aug 2025 189m away

  T1 Holm Oak - Pollard to approx 6m, currently heavily weighted over road and entrance way. T2 Copper Beech - Reduce lateral spread by 2-3m, currently heavily weighted over car park T3 Sycamore - Fell tree due to major decline and visible cavity, grows over security fence. T5 Sycamore - Reduce to 5m in order to maintain as part of hedge, currently canopy is growing close to building T7 Holm Oak - Reduce by 3m, currently growing under & through BT lines, reduce to give clearance. T12 Sycamore - Fell tree due to growing on edge of road, canopy extends over road, included union at base. T13 Holm Oak - Reduce by 2m, currently suppressing neighbouring trees, heavily leaning towards entrance way & road T16 - Corsican Pine - Fell tree, heavily leaning over road, in decline sparce canopy with dead wood and die back. T18 Wild Cherry - Remove lowest branch - over extended with climber growing at end of branch, union poor.

  Refused Trees
  Small domestic

• P/2025/0768 Granted

  St Edmunds Hotel 25 Sands Road Paignton TQ4 6EG

  Change of use from guest house to dwelling.

  1 Dec 2025 Full applications
• P/2026/0532 Awaiting decision

  41 Totnes Road Paignton TQ4 5LA

  Change of use from ambulance offices (use class E) to residential institution as adult respite centre (use class C2) to include construction of single storey extension to rear and associated works.

  24 Aug 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0271 Withdrawn

  15 Scarborough Road Torquay TQ2 5UJ

  Change of use from C1 (guesthouse) to C4 (six-bed HMO) with no external alterations. Existing self-contained basement flat retained as C3 dwelling. No building works proposed.

  27 Apr 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0512 Awaiting decision

  33A New Road Brixham TQ5 8NB

  Change of use of garage to affordable residential unit. Alterations to fenestration.

  14 Aug 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0309 Refused

  The Rosewood 56 Belgrave Road Torquay TQ2 5HY

  Change of use of upper floors of property from C1 (guesthouse) to six-bedroom HMO. Basement and ground floor owner's accommodation remains unchanged. No external alterations.

  11 May 2026 Full applications