17 Starpitten Grove Torquay TQ2 8BX

1. 1 Jun 2021

   Received by Torbay

2. 9 Jul 2021

   Decision issued: Approval

3. 2 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

• Buildingcontrol: 21.05400 (Building Work Started)

Torbay granted permission on 9 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.

Prior approval applies where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, leaving the council only the specific matters the rules name, commonly within 56 days. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 27 West Pafford Avenue Torquay TQ2 8BY

  AT/2023/0016 Submitted 25 Jan 2023 50 yards away

  London Plane - Fell

  Refused Trees 12 docs

• 57 East Pafford Avenue Torquay TQ2 8DB

  AT/2024/0310 Submitted 8 Nov 2024 100 yards away

  T1 - Lime - Crownlift over garden to a height of 7m and pull back lateral growth to suitable pruning points to give 3m clearance from the property

  Granted Trees

• Land Side Of 68 West Pafford Avenue Torquay TQ2 8BY

  AT/2026/0221 Submitted 18 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  5 Day Notice - Fell - Dead Tilia Europea

  Granted Trees

• 444 Teignmouth Road Torquay TQ1 4SJ

  AT/2023/0053 Submitted 21 Feb 2023 150 yards away

  T2 - Walnut Tree - Remove due to large wound extensive decay extending over 1.7m approx. After probing rot into centre is approx 10in. Potential damage to 3 houses and a summer house. This tree sits in the back of the property. 2 tree companies have agreed it should be removed. Not planning to replant in this area as soil maybe infected and stripped of essential nutrients for the growth of a new sapling.

  Refused Trees 5 docs
  Several homes

• Watcombe Childrens Centre Moor Lane Torquay TQ2 8NU

  P/2024/0655 Submitted 25 Sep 2024 200 yards away

  Replacement wooden and glazed canopy and single storey extension to rear.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 12 docs
  Small domestic

• 19 East Pafford Avenue Torquay TQ2 8BZ

  AT/2025/0331 Submitted 4 Nov 2025 250 yards away

  T1:Mature Hornbeam: Crown lift by removing the lowest branches to give a clearance of approximately 5.5 metres above ground level (or above highway/footpath/structure). Cuts to be made back to the main stem or appropriate laterals, maintaining a balanced form. Tree is currently very low over the highway and public footpath. There are BT Fibre cables feeding properties and this crown lift will also clear these cables also. Tree owner has received a letter from Swiss co asking for the works to be undertaken.

  Granted Trees

• P/2026/0378 Granted

  Ground Floor 69 Belgrave Road Torquay TQ2 5HZ

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

  Received 10 Jun, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• P/2026/0457 Awaiting decision

  Part 1st Floor 11 Palace Avenue Paignton TQ3 3EF

  Change of use from office space to dwellinghouse, including internal alterations.

  Received 22 Jul, published by the council 23 Aug 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.

  Received 1 Jun, published by the council 1 Aug 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.

  Received 2 Apr, published by the council 1 Aug 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).

  Received 31 Mar, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Prior approval