Planning application
P/2020/1242
Elmdene Hotel Rathmore Road Torquay TQ2 6NZ
Proposal
Extension to owner's accommodation (bedroom and lounge) at rear of property. The proposed development to which the application relates is situated within 10 metres of relevant railway land
As published by the council, reference P/2020/1242
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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7 Dec 2020
Received by Torbay
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22 Jul 2021
Decision issued: Approval
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1 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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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.
About full applications applications
How this application type works
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.
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