42 Shirburn Road Torquay TQ1 3JL

1. 27 Apr 2021

   Received by Torbay

2. 24 May 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 26 Jul 2021

   Decision issued: Approval

4. 1 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Torbay granted permission on 26 July 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.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 19 Shirburn Road Torquay TQ1 3JL

  P/2026/0270 Submitted 27 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Formation of parking space to front (part-retrospective).

  Refused Householder
  Domestic

• 64 Forest Road Torquay TQ1 4JS

  P/2024/0662 Submitted 27 Sep 2024 50 yards away

  Single storey side extension to form ancillary accommodation.

  Granted Householder Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• Flat 1 88 Forest Road Torquay TQ1 4JX

  P/2026/0207 Submitted 31 Mar 2026 100 yards away

  Certificate of lawfulness for proposed use: conversion of garage including increase in height, the construction of single storey extension to rear, fenestration changes and associated works.

  Refused Lawful development Extension Windows or glazing
  Small domestic

• Flat 1 88 Forest Road Torquay TQ1 4JX

  P/2026/0480 Submitted 3 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  79% historically approved · decision due ~28 Oct

  Conversion of garage including raising of roof height, and construction of single storey extension to rear including changes to fenestration and associated works.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Windows or glazing
  Small domestic

• 40 Westbourne Road Torquay TQ1 4JU

  P/2026/0379 Submitted 11 Jun 2026 150 yards away

  Construction of extension to rear.

  Granted Householder Extension
  Domestic

• 25 Studley Road Torquay TQ1 3JN

  AT/2021/0252 Submitted 21 Jul 2021 150 yards away

  T1 Aspen TPO ref 2002.21. Approx height of 20m. This tree is situated on the grounds of The Pines, St Marychurch road but grows over 2-3 properties on Studley road. Applying for permission to reduce the tree by 3-4 meters back to growth points to lighten the weight on the lateral limbs and remove the sail. The tree is situated about 2-3 meters from a old retaining wall in the garden of 23 Studley road with a drop of 8ft. The tree has been worked on several times in the past.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• P/2026/0476 Granted

  75 North View Road Brixham TQ5 9TS

  Roof conversion with installation of rooflights to front and construction of a rear dormer.

  Received 30 Jul, published by the council 12 Aug 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0474 Granted

  50 Westhill Avenue Torquay TQ1 4LQ

  Installation of tiered patio, to replace existing raised patio to rear.

  Received 29 Jul, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0585 Awaiting decision

  12 Barcombe Road Paignton TQ3 1PY

  Formation of first floor extension to front.

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0586 Awaiting decision

  2 Helford Drive Paignton TQ4 7NJ

  Formation of single-storey side & rear extension with partial demolition of existing conservatory.

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0441 Granted

  16 Sanders Road Brixham TQ5 8PL

  Demolition of existing conservatory, formation of single-storey side & rear extensions, raising flat roof sections by 200mm, installation of 2no. rooflights and construction of 2no. decked areas.

  Received 14 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Householder