149 Northfields Lane Brixham TQ5 8RH

1. 12 Apr 2021

   Received by Torbay

2. 25 Aug 2021

   Decision issued: Approval

3. 23 Aug 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 lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• 149 Northfields Lane Brixham TQ5 8RH

  AT/2025/0280 Submitted 19 Sep 2025 4m away

  Chestnut Tree on Northfields Lane. Tree T1 on sketch. Works requested: - Crown reduction by approximately 3 metres in height and 3 metres in lateral spread, resulting in a final height of around 14.92 metres (current height = approx. 17.92metres) and a final spread of around 11.66 metres (current spread = approx. 14.66 metres). - Crown thinning of up to 20%, evenly throughout the canopy, to reduce wind resistance and improve light penetration. - Selective pruning of long/heavy limbs to reduce weight and risk of branch failure, particularly on limbs overhanging public pathway, road and neighbouring property. - Removal of all significant deadwood throughout the crown in the interests of public safety. - All pruning cuts to be made back to suitable growth points to maintain the tree?s natural shape and structure. Reason for works: - A large limb (3 metres+) has recently broken from near the top of the tree, demonstrating the risk of further branch failure. I've attached photos of this. - The tree stands adjacent to, with limbs overhanging, public road, public footpath, my pathway and driveway to house, and neighbouring garden (there are young children who play in the garden) where falling branches could cause serious injury or damage. - The proposed works are intended to reduce the likelihood of future branch failures, while preserving the health and amenity value of the tree. This work would be carried out by an Arboricultural Association-approved contractor in accordance with BS3998:2010 Tree Work ? Recommendations.

  Refused Trees

• 147 Northfields Lane Brixham TQ5 8RH

  P/2021/0330 Submitted 20 Mar 2021 16m away

  Formation of two storey extension to rear with 1st floor extension over existing flat roof garage to side and replacement porch to front. (Description revised 30.07.21)

  Granted Householder Extension 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 64 Pavilions Close Brixham TQ5 8BU

  AT/2019/0286 Submitted 23 Oct 2019 68m away

  T1 - Holme Oak Quercus ilex There have been some very unprofessional pruning cuts over the roadside that need to be pruned back into pruning points or branch collar. Because of the bad pruning work the tree is now unbalanced. I would like to prune the SW facing branches back from the 2 adjacent buildings to bring into shape with the rest of the tree and reduce shade on the adjacent houses. Reduce south side by 2m - making cuts of 150mm or less. T3 - London plan Platanus x acerifolia This tree is in good health although children are climbing and using the low branches for a swing. I would like to crown lift to 2.5 metres to give more light and stop children potentially having an accident. T6 - Common Lime Tila x vulgaris This tree is in the communal gardens and is casting a lot of shade on the surrounding houses. I would like to crown lift by 2.5m from ground level to reduce the dark oppressive feel for the residents.

  Granted Trees 10 docs

• Works Throughout The Pavillions Estate - Please See Attached Map And Report Pavilions Close Brixham TQ5 8BU

  AT/2023/0037 Submitted 7 Feb 2023 108m away

  006 - Lime - Reduce lowest primary limb on the south side by 2m - Reducing growth towards property. Crown-lift to 3m - To open aspect for properties in close proximity 007 - Semi mature Norway Maple - Repollard back to previous points - Cyclical works (3yrs) 001 - Holm Oak- Crownlift to 3m - To open up aspect for neighbours

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 28 Furzeham Park Brixham TQ5 8RG

  P/2021/0559 Submitted 9 Apr 2021 189m away

  Formation of single storey side & rear extensions. Widening of existing garage.

  Granted Householder Extension 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 184 Northfields Lane Brixham TQ5 8RD

  P/2026/0366 Submitted 5 Jun 2026 225m away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~9 Oct

  Construction of side extension (S elevation) at ground floor level, above existing lower ground floor level extension, including pitched roof continuous with existing main roof at rear. Materials and finishes to match existing.

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension
  Domestic

• P/2026/0412 Granted

  South Devon Magistrates Court Union Street Torquay TQ1 4BP

  Certificate of lawfulness for existing operations undertaken to convert the building to form 14 residential apartments (as approved under P/2022/0969).

  3 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0360 Refused

  479 Babbacombe Road Torquay TQ1 1HL

  Certificate of lawfulness existing: for building as HMO with 8 bedsits, two kitchens & two bathrooms.

  4 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0373 Refused

  Higher Yalberton Farm Yalberton Road Paignton TQ4 7PJ

  Certificate of lawfulness for existing: Retrospective temporary change of use of former agricultural building to ancillary residential accommodation in connection with construction of The Barn, together with installation of solar photovoltaic panels, replacement and insertion of windows and doors, associated operational development, building alterations, engineering works and ancillary development.

  9 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0505 Awaiting decision

  Maycliffe Hotel St Lukes Road North Torquay TQ2 5PD

  Establishment of use of property as hotel.

  11 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0468 Awaiting decision

  Marlow Wheatridge Lane Torquay TQ2 6RA

  Certificate of Lawfulness for a Proposed Use: Construction of garden room to side elevation to include cedar cladding.

  27 Jul 2026 Lawful development