34 Gerston Road Paignton TQ4 5EA

1. 22 Mar 2021

   Received by Torbay

2. 20 Apr 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 18 Jun 2021

   Decision issued: Approval

4. 2 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

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.

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

• Santander Uk Plc 50 Victoria Street Paignton TQ4 5EQ

  P/2024/0760 Submitted 4 Nov 2024 27m away

  Replacement of existing externally illuminated fascia sign by new internally illuminated (via LEDs) aluminium fascia sign. Replacement of existing externally illuminated projecting sign with new internally illuminated sign.

  Granted Advertising

• 45 Victoria Street Paignton TQ4 5DD

  P/2021/0538 Submitted 5 May 2021 55m away

  Installation of free-standing advertising unit (FSU), containing back to back Digital displays.

  Withdrawn Advertising 10 docs

• 27 Victoria Street Paignton TQ4 5DD

  P/2023/0062 Submitted 19 Jan 2023 98m away

  Proposed replacement fascia sign & projecting sign to front elevation.

  Granted Advertising 13 docs

• 12-14 Victoria Street Paignton TQ4 5DN

  P/2024/0293 Submitted 30 Apr 2024 101m away

  Change of use from offices (Class E) to 12no residential flats (Class C) with external alterations including two dormer windows.

  Decided Full applications New dwelling Loft or dormer +1 33 docs
  Major scheme

• 17 Dartmouth Road Paignton TQ4 5AD

  P/2022/1373 Submitted 23 Dec 2022 112m away

  Conversion to 6 one-and-two bedroom flats.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 25 docs

• Paignton Picture House 2 Torbay Road Paignton TQ4 6AF

  P/2021/0394 Submitted 1 Apr 2021 114m away

  Repair works to the East and West elevations and replacement of flat roof.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 30 docs

• 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