6 Orestone Drive Torquay TQ1 4TX

1. 12 May 2021

   Received by Torbay

2. 15 May 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 15 Jul 2021

   Decision issued: Approval

4. 1 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Torbay granted permission on 15 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.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Chine Crest Sladnor Park Road Torquay TQ1 4TF

  P/2025/0627 Submitted 3 Oct 2025 136m away

  Demolition of existing side, rear and front extensions with the formation of a single storey wrap around side (E) and rear (S) extension, construction of pitched roof porch to front (N), raised terrace to the side (W) and rear (S), enlargement of driveway to the front curtilage, and changes to the fenestration.

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition +1
  Small domestic

• Chine Crest Sladnor Park Road Torquay TQ1 4TF

  P/2026/0321 Submitted 15 May 2026 136m away

  Non-material amendment relating to P/2025/0627. Amendments sought: reduce size of external decking and change run of steps.

  Granted Amendments

• The Cove Brim Hill Torquay Devon TQ1 4TR

  AT/2011/0004 Submitted 13 Jan 2011 144m away

  Rupert Baker Arb Report attached

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• Dawn Brim Hill Torquay TQ1 4TR

  P/2023/0117 Submitted 6 Feb 2023 150m away

  Non-Material Amendment to P/2020/1044. Alterations to windows, chimney, stone facing, roof lights.

  Refused Amendments Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 11 docs

• Dawn Brim Hill Torquay TQ1 4TR

  P/2020/1044 Submitted 20 Oct 2020 150m away

  Extensions and renovations to existing house and garage: Single storey lower ground floor extension to rear (SE) with terrace over. Two storey side extension (SW). Single storey upper ground floor extension to side (NE). Raise roof ridge line and change roof profile to form attic room. Changes to fenestration.

  Refused Householder Extension Windows or glazing 87 docs
  Small domestic

• Bowden Cleeve Steep Hill Torquay TQ1 4TS

  AT/2026/0089 Submitted 24 Mar 2026 206m away

  Please refer to attached tree report for comments. Work spec: 777 Monterey Cypress: Reduce the side of the western crown by 2.5m by selective branch removal. Crown raise the eastern stem to 5m above ground level to reduce load on the sagged limb. Prune to achieve a 2m clearance from the garage. Prune to achieve a 1m clearance from the telecoms wore. Use a maximum cut diameter of 125mm. Comments: Main stem divides at 1.5m into 5 stems. Some included bark present but no signs of excessive movement. The stems are extensive and have notable leans, most of all in the SW stem. The crown density is below average, more so in southern stem where there is several dead branches 100mm diameter. The eastern stem is subdominant, it looks to have sagged and likely contains some cracking. 778 Monterey Cypress: Reduce the spread of the lowest 2 limbs in the eastern aspect by 1.5m by selective branch removal. Remove hanging branches at approximately 12m above ground level. Use a 100mm maximum cut diameter. Comments: Triple stemmed from 1.5m. significant crown bias to the east. Ivy on main stems. Extensive lateral branches in eastern aspect. There is at least one broken branch suspended over the neighbours garage at approximately 12m above ground level. 779 Monterey Cypress: Remove the hanging branch near the top of the tree. Remove ivy. Prune to achieve a 2m clearance from the garage. Reduce the spread of lowest eastern branch by 2m and crown raise it by 2m. Use a 100mm maximum cut diameter. Comments: Dog-legged main stem with significant crown bias to the SW. Crown growing with 1m of garage. Ivy growth on main stem. Volume of decay suspected in main stem. Obscured by ivy, but considered contained. Lowest branch in eastern aspect is extensive with excessive end loading suspected. There is a hanging branch near the top of the tree, suspended over the garage roof. 780 Monterey Cypress: Reduce the southwestern side of the crown by 2m, targeting the cracked limb. Reduce the heig

  Granted Trees

• P/2026/0415 Refused

  Badgers Run Heath Road Brixham TQ5 9AU

  Certificate of lawfulness for proposed: formation of garden room in rear garden.

  6 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0561 Awaiting decision

  18 Greenway Road Brixham TQ5 0LR

  Certificate of Lawfulness for formation of rear extension, alterations to windows and doors, updated entrance and patio areas, installation of solar PV panels and green roof, and associated works.

  7 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 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