P/2021/0512

1. 28 Apr 2021

   Received by Torbay

2. 30 Jul 2021

   Decision issued: Approval

3. 1 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.

Heritage applications concern listed buildings and conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for works, inside or out, that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without consent is a criminal offence. The council weighs harm to the heritage asset against any public benefit of the proposal.

More on heritage and listed buildings applications in our guide

• P/2026/0312 Awaiting decision

  Rockwood Lodge Vane Hill Road Torquay TQ1 2BT

  Refurbishment, demolition and extension of existing house and formation of 3 x two-storey dwelling houses with associated car parking, garden amenity, secure cycle storage & refuse and recycling and associated works.

  12 May 2026 167m away Full applications
• P/2023/0076 Refused

  39 - 41 Torwood Street Torquay TQ1 1DZ

  New Illuminated Signages ( Front & Side) to match size & location of existing.

  23 Jan 2023 203m away Advertising
• AT/2026/0141 Granted

  Woodfield Court Higher Woodfield Road Torquay TQ1 2LD

  Boundary Trees on Lower Woodfield Road T1 & T2 - 2 - Yew trees, T3 -1 - Turkey Oak and T4 & T5 - 2 - Holm Oaks located along the boundary adjacent to Lower Woodfield Road Crown lift to provide a vertical clearance of approximately 5.6 metres between ground level and the lowest foliage tips, pruning secondary and sub-lateral branch growth only, to achieve suitable highway regulations clearance. All works shall retain the natural form of the crown and avoid the creation of large pruning wounds. Individual pruning wounds shall not exceed 60 mm in diameter. T6 -1 - Mature Turkey Oak Remove 2 - dead branches overhanging the road, pruning back to suitable growth points. Dead branch Individual pruning wounds shall not exceed 60 mm in diameter. T7 - 1 - Austrian Pine Crown lift by removing the lowest primary branch to provide a vertical clearance of approximately 5.6 metres above road level, pruning back to the main stem to achieve highway regulation height. Reduce 1 - lateral primary branch overhanging the road & overhead BT Cable by removing approximately 2.0 metres from the branch tips, pruning back to suitable growth points. All works shall retain the natural form of the crown and avoid the creation of large pruning wounds. Individual pruning wounds shall not exceed 60 mm in diameter. Boundary Tree on Higher Woodfield Road T8 - 1 - Common Pear Tree Crown lift to provide a vertical clearance of approximately 5.6 metres above road level, pruning secondary and sub-lateral branch growth only, to achieve regulation highway height clearance. All works shall retain the natural form of the crown and avoid the creation of large pruning wounds. Individual pruning wounds shall not exceed 40 mm in diameter. All works to be carried out in accordance with BS 39982010 Tree Work - Recommendations. Justification and reasons for work within the attached document

  26 May 2026 211m away Trees
• AT/2026/0154 Awaiting decision

  Meadfoot Lodge Meadfoot Sea Road Torquay TQ1 2LG

  TPO Application Summary Meadfoot Lodge, Meadfoot Sea Road, Torquay Proposed Tree Works Summary This application seeks consent to undertake essential arboricultural works identified during a Quantified Tree Risk Assessment undertaken at Meadfoot Lodge, Meadfoot Sea Road, Torquay. The proposed works are necessary to mitigate foreseeable risks arising from structural defects, decay and branch failure potential whilst retaining the long-term amenity value of the trees wherever practicable. T001 Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) Current crown radius: 14m (approximate crown spread 28m). The tree exhibits Ganoderma-associated basal dysfunction and extended lateral growth. It is proposed to reduce the extended lateral limbs by approximately 2-3m, resulting in a post-pruning crown radius of approximately 11-12m (crown spread 22-24m), together with the removal of deadwood. These works will reduce end-weight loading and improve structural stability whilst retaining the tree's significant landscape contribution. T002 - Monterey Cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa Current crown radius: 8m (approximate crown spread 16m). The tree contains a structurally weak co-dominant stem with included bark overhanging the adjacent highway. Consent is sought to remove the defective stem only. The retained stem will continue to provide screening and amenity value, with the overall crown spread reduced proportionately following removal of the defective leader. T003 - Please accept this as the revised specification: Selectively reduce the crown by 1-2 metres to leave a radial spread of approximately 8 metres, pruning to suitable growth points to retain a natural, balanced and symmetrical crown while maintaining the tree's natural character. T004 - The tree survey identifies an included union within the main stem of the tree. This is the defect referred to in the survey, and the recommended works relate to managing the associated risk.

  15 Jun 2026 228m away Trees
• P/2026/0102 Granted

  Greyridge Higher Woodfield Road Torquay TQ1 2LB

  Erection of single storey timber summerhouse to the southeast side of the property.

  20 Feb 2026 259m away Householder
• AT/2023/0012 Granted

  522 Babbacombe Road Torquay TQ1 1HH

  Please see Aspect Tree Consultancy document 05894 TPO Applic 9.1.23 for details of work to be undertaken and reasons for the proposed works.

  17 Jan 2023 263m away Trees

• P/2026/0126 Granted

  Harbour Light Restaurant North Quay Roundham Road Paignton TQ4 6DU

  Illuminated and non-illuminated replacement signage & external lighting.

  2 Mar 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• P/2026/0335 Refused

  Torre Railway Station Newton Road Torquay TQ2 5EU

  Installation of PVC underground duct, containing external fibre telecommunications cable. Installation of a fibre termination box (containing further cabling) to external wall.

  21 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• P/2025/0752 Withdrawn

  The Old Town Hall Babbacombe Road Torquay TQ1 3JR

  Isolated damp proofing behind existing dry linings internally. Lead weathering to isolated pediments to prevent water penetration. Roof repairs. Velux replacement where existing is leaking.

  26 Nov 2025 Heritage and listed buildings
• P/2026/0280 Granted

  Vane Tower 11 Vane Hill Road Torquay TQ1 2BZ

  Installation of photovoltaic panels on garage. (See accompanying PA P/2026/0279).

  29 Apr 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• P/2026/0413 Awaiting decision

  Paignton Picture House 2 Queen's Park Road Paignton TQ4 6AH

  Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services to enable the function of the cinema as per LBC P/2023/1098, and builders work openings for the running of these services. Alterations to existing walls due to poor condition and fire and acoustic constraints.

  6 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings