Kingdom Hall Of Jehovahs Witnesses St James Place Torquay TQ1 3LS

1. 26 Feb 2021

   Received by Torbay

2. 30 Jun 2021

   Decision issued: Approval

3. 2 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

1 later application on the register refers to this one:

• P/2022/1300 Refused

  Former Kingdom Hall Of Jehovahs Witnesses St James Place Torquay TQ1 3LS

  Variation of condition to P/2021/0235 - P1 Plans. Amendment sought: Alterations to external materials. Proposal /description amended 24 January 2023.

  Decided 15 Mar 2023 Amendments

• Application: P/2018/0511 (Decided)
• Application: P/2020/0369 (Decided)
• Application: P/2021/0258
• Buildingcontrol: 21.07039 (Building Work Complete)

Torbay granted permission on 30 June 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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• Former Kingdom Hall Of Jehovahs Witnesses St James Place Torquay TQ1 3LS

  P/2022/1300 Submitted 2 Dec 2022 50 yards away

  Variation of condition to P/2021/0235 - P1 Plans. Amendment sought: Alterations to external materials. Proposal /description amended 24 January 2023.

  Refused Amendments 28 docs

• 63 Babbacombe Downs Road Torquay TQ1 3LP

  P/2023/0099 Submitted 30 Jan 2023 100 yards away

  Reinstatement of function room and formation of terrace at first floor level.

  Refused Full applications 11 docs

• Babbacombe Cliff Beach Road Torquay TQ1 3LY

  AT/2026/0220 Submitted 18 Aug 2026 150 yards away

  80% historically approved · decision due ~20 Oct

  T004 Holm oak - Previous stem failure at 1m with decay established in remaining stems however appears relatively confined at present; smaller stem weighted towards low use seating area, failure of which considered for risk assessment - Reduce crown height by approx 3m to leave the tree at 15m. T006 Holm oak - Boundary tree; query re: ownership; form indicates history of crown management for clearance etc; adjacent timber framed building within dripline; 1x stem with heavy lean bias towards client property; history of development in close proximity indicates likely root damage; sub-optimal crown density for species and age; stereum species of fungus noted on 1x primary, east aspect - Reduce crown over adjacent property by 3m in lateral spread

  Awaiting decision Trees

• Babbacombe Cliff Beach Road Torquay TQ1 3LY

  AT/2021/0242 Submitted 16 Jul 2021 150 yards away

  T1 - Removal of Monterey Cyprus to ground level T2 - Removal of Ash to ground level T3 - Pollard stems of Holm Oak that have not previously been pruned T4 - Remove deadwood to Sycamore T5 - Sever ivy to Beech tree T6 - Remove Ash tree to ground level

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Consented Telecommunications Site Walls Hill Road Car Park Walls Hill Road Babbacombe Torquay TQ1 3SX

  P/2026/0353 Submitted 1 Jun 2026 200 yards away

  Installation of mast, antennas, dishes, cabinets and all ancillary development.

  Granted Prior approval

• Land At Walls Hill Car Park Walls Hill Road Babbacombe Torquay TQ1 3SX

  P/2024/0781 Submitted 8 Nov 2024 200 yards away

  Non-Material Amendment to P/2022/0241. Amendments sought: Redesign to allow for concrete pad foundation.

  Refused Amendments

• P/2026/0478 Granted

  First Floor Flat 8 Churchway Torquay TQ1 3NS

  Proposed loft conversion with dormer to rear and rooflight to the front.

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0342 Granted

  Unit D Westfield Business Park Long Road Paignton TQ4 7AU

  Replacement of window with fire door and glazed side panels and replacement doors. Removal of four parking spaces to install ramp access to fire doors and relocation of bike store.

  Received 27 May, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0374 Granted

  13 Greenover Road Brixham TQ5 9LY

  Construction of office/laundry extension.

  Received 10 Jun, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0489 Granted

  127B Reddenhill Road Torquay TQ1 3NY

  Change of use from tattoo studio to dog grooming salon.

  Received 4 Aug, published by the council 16 Aug 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0286 Refused

  3 The Strand Torquay TQ1 2AA

  Change of use of premises from Class E to a mixed use of Class E and hot food takeaway (Sui Generis) and retention of extractor flue and shop front (see adjoining application P/2026/0287). Retrospective.

  Received 30 Apr, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Full applications