P/2021/0652

1. 27 May 2021

   Received by Torbay

2. 22 Jul 2021

   Decision issued: Refusal

3. 1 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.

Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.

Prior approval applications arise where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, such as larger home extensions, changes of use to housing or agricultural buildings. The council may only consider the specific matters set out in the rules, for example transport, flooding or appearance, and in many classes the work may proceed if the council does not respond within the deadline, commonly 56 days.

More on prior approval applications in our guide

• P/2026/0365 Awaiting decision

  130 Exe Hill Torquay TQ2 7RG

  Conversion of the existing garage with the insertion of Velux windows to front (NE) and rear (SE), replacement of conservatory with a single storey extension to rear (SE) and construction of retaining wall to rear (SE).

  3 Jun 2026 189m away Householder
• P/2026/0260 Granted

  16 Plym Close Torquay TQ2 7NA

  Reconstruction of porch, conversion of side extension on eastern elevation to form bedroom with raising of roof, installation of windows and associated works.

  23 Apr 2026 230m away Householder
• P/2026/0243 Granted

  Notsey View 7A Glebeland Way Torquay TQ2 7RP

  Alterations to patio, construction of shed, construction of wooden pergola.

  15 Apr 2026 276m away Householder
• P/2025/0152 Awaiting decision

  Land Due West Of Higher Edginswell Lane Edginswell Torquay

  Construction of up to ten dwellings on a greenfield site, with all matters reserved for subsequent approval except for access.

  17 Mar 2025 363m away Outline
• P/2021/0381 Granted

  Athluain Nut Bush Lane Torquay TQ2 6LF

  Alterations and extensions.

  30 Mar 2021 440m away Householder
• P/2026/0257 Granted

  52 Torridge Avenue Torquay TQ2 7NE

  Formation of single storey extension to south west (side) elevation.

  23 Apr 2026 440m away Householder

• P/2026/0378 Granted

  Ground Floor 69 Belgrave Road Torquay TQ2 5HZ

  Change of use from commercial unit (Use Classs E) to residential flat (Use Class C3) on ground floor.

  10 Jun 2026 Prior approval
• P/2026/0353 Granted

  Consented Telecommunications Site Walls Hill Road Car Park Walls Hill Road Babbacombe Torquay TQ1 3SX

  Installation of mast, antennas, dishes, cabinets and all ancillary development.

  1 Jun 2026 Prior approval
• P/2026/0220 Decided

  74 Laura Grove Paignton TQ3 2LN

  Construction of single-storey flat roof extension to rear, to include integrated roof light and patio doors.

  2 Apr 2026 Prior approval
• P/2026/0211 Granted

  40 Church Street Paignton TQ3 3AH

  Change of use from commercial premises (Use Class E) at ground and lower ground floor to one self-contained residential flat (Use Class C3).

  31 Mar 2026 Prior approval
• P/2026/0171 Granted

  242 Union Street Torquay TQ2 5QU

  Change of use of commercial building (Class E) into 2 flats (Class C3).

  19 Mar 2026 Prior approval