55 Union Street Torquay TQ1 1ET

1. 7 Apr 2021

   Received by Torbay

2. 5 May 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 24 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.

Advertisement consent controls signs, hoardings and other adverts. The council may only judge two things: amenity, meaning the effect on the appearance of the building and area, and public safety, chiefly whether a sign distracts road users or obstructs sight lines. Other planning considerations, such as competition between businesses, do not apply.

More on advertising applications in our guide

• 49 Union Street Torquay TQ1 1ET

  P/2024/0576 Submitted 23 Aug 2024 25m away

  Change of Use from commercial/retail storage to residential, one dwelling.

  Granted Prior approval 11 docs
  Domestic

• Ground Floor Unit 3 Market Street Torquay TQ1 3AA

  P/2021/0727 Submitted 15 Jun 2021 28m away

  Variation of Conditions in relation to P/2018/0924. Condition 2: Hours of use. Amendment sought: Extension of opening hours by three hours (12:00-02:00 instead of 23:00 close) for delivery service only between 23:00-02:00.

  Granted Amendments Extension 6 docs

• 2 Market Street Torquay TQ1 3AQ

  P/2024/0675 Submitted 1 Oct 2024 37m away

  16 Non-Illuminated window vinyls to outside of ground floor windows: 5 fascia signs installed above each ground floor window set retrospective).

  Granted Advertising Windows or glazing 4 docs

• 2 Market Street Torquay TQ1 3AQ

  P/2024/0729 Submitted 22 Oct 2024 38m away

  Non-material amendment relating to P/2023/0829. Amendment sought: Amend plans approved under condition P1.

  Granted Amendments

• 39 - 41 Union Street Torquay TQ1 1FA

  P/2021/0405 Submitted 7 Apr 2021 64m away

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

  Granted Advertising 10 docs

• Pavement O/S Primark 27-33 Union Street Torquay TQ1 1ES

  P/2025/0620 Submitted 30 Sep 2025 89m away

  2 x digital 75" illuminated LCD display screens, one each side of Street Hub unit. (See accompanying R4 P/2025/0619)

  Refused Advertising

• P/2026/0530 Awaiting decision

  Marsh Toyota 59 Totnes Road Paignton TQ3 3RE

  Illuminated and non-illuminated signage, including 1 x pylon sign, 2 x fascia signs & 1 x welcome sign.

  21 Aug 2026 Advertising
• P/2026/0470 Awaiting decision

  59 Totnes Road Paignton TQ3 3RE

  Illuminated signage to replace existing, including 2 x emblems, 2 x brand lettering, 1 x dealership name lettering and 1 x totem.

  28 Jul 2026 Advertising
• P/2026/0125 Granted

  Harbour Light Restaurant North Quay Roundham Road Paignton TQ4 6DU

  Illuminated and non-illuminated replacement signage & external lighting.

  2 Mar 2026 Advertising
• P/2026/0450 Awaiting decision

  70 Windsor Road Torquay TQ1 1SZ

  Installation of four signs, including illuminated and non-illuminated signboard.

  20 Jul 2026 Advertising
• P/2026/0436 Awaiting decision

  31 Babbacombe Road Torquay TQ1 3SB

  Installation of 1 x illuminated fascia sign with integrated projecting hologram display (Retrospective).

  13 Jul 2026 Advertising