Westbury Guest House 51 New Road Brixham TQ5 8NL

1. 4 May 2021

   Received by Torbay

2. 16 Aug 2021

   Decision issued: Approval

3. 16 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 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

• Golden Lion 65 New Road Brixham TQ5 8NL

  P/2020/0030 Submitted 9 Jan 2020 58m away

  Change of use and conversion to form 3 additional flats

  Withdrawn Full applications New dwelling 17 docs

• 33A New Road Brixham TQ5 8NB

  P/2026/0512 Submitted 14 Aug 2026 77m away

  75% historically approved · decision due ~21 Oct

  Change of use of garage to affordable residential unit. Alterations to fenestration.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing

• Rock Bank West Higher Manor Road Brixham TQ5 8HA

  AT/2026/0088 Submitted 23 Mar 2026 96m away

  Oak T1 - Proposed work: Fell. Justification: The tree exhibits a pronounced lean with a restricted rooting environment, resulting in reduced structural stability. Removal is appropriate due to limited long-term retention potential. Natural regeneration is generally expected and seen as a suitable strategy for this species. Oak T2 - Proposed work: Re-coppice to previous points. Justification: Evidence of decay within the lower stem. Re-coppicing helps restore a stable coppice stool and keeps the tree contributing to the hedge structure. Natural regeneration is generally expected and seen as a suitable replacement strategy for this species. Oak T3 - Proposed work: Fell. Justification: Significant lean combined with constrained rooting space, limiting safe future development. Removal is appropriate given the low long-term viability. Natural regeneration is generally expected and seen as a suitable strategy for this species. Oak T4 - Re-coppice to previous points. Justification: Decay is present in the lower stem. Re-coppicing helps restore a stable coppice stool and keeps the tree contributing to the hedge structure. Natural regeneration is generally expected and seen as a suitable replacement strategy for this species. Sycamore T5 - Proposed work: Crown reduction by up to 2m, maintaining natural form. Justification: Works intended to manage crown spread and maintain appropriate clearance while retaining tree health and amenity value. The tree lost its stability and possibly some roots when the neighbouring wall collapsed last year. Oak T6 - Proposed work: Remove the lowest-order branch only. Justification: Minor branch removal required to facilitate access for larger vehicles. The branch is of small diameter with an acceptable 3:1 ratio, and removal will not adversely affect the tree's form or vitality.

  Refused Trees

• 12 Vicarage Close Brixham TQ5 8JQ

  AT/2019/0290 Submitted 25 Oct 2019 100m away

  (T1 in report/sketch plan Holm Oak at 11 Vicarage Close Monitor only) No work at present T2 Monterey Pine Fell to ground level and replace with Scots Pine. Tree is in poor condition with sparse foliage and suppressed by T3. Low amenity value. T3 Monterey Pine Sectionally dismantle subsiding/hung up stem and fell to ground level, retaining other vertical stem. Stem is partially dead and is hung up in T2.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Unit 3 Torbay Trading Estate New Road Brixham TQ5 8NF

  AT/2021/0231 Submitted 8 Jul 2021 109m away

  All the below works are for safety reasons T1 & T2 Ash - fell T125 Cherry - fell T126 Sycamore - fell T127 Ash - fell T128 Sycamore - Crown reduce by 4m to leave a tree with a height of 8m. Obtain a cyclical permission to re-prune to 8 metres when regrowth extends to 3m. T129 Sycamore - Crown reduce by 4m to leave a tree a tree of a height of 9m. Obtain a cyclical permission to re-prune to 9m when the regrowth extends to 3m T130 Sycamore - Reshape crown of Sycamore by undertaking a reduction by 4m. Obtain a cyclical permission to reprune to 9m when regrowth extends to 3m. Ash 3m to east up escarpment, hanging in crown of T130 - fell T131 Sycamore - Crown reduce by 4m to leave a tree a tree of a height of 10m. Obtain a cyclical permission to re-prune to 10m when the regrowth extends to 3m

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• Unit 12 - 12A Torbay Trading Estate New Road Brixham TQ5 8NF

  P/2025/0760 Submitted 27 Nov 2025 112m away

  Redevelopment of the former Jewson site consisting of demolition of existing commercial building and construction of four and five storey residential building comprising 23no. two-bedroom flats.

  Decided Full applications New dwelling Demolition
  Major scheme

• 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