56 Broadley Drive Torquay TQ2 6UF

1. 2 Nov 2022

   Received by Torbay

2. 14 Dec 2022

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 20 Feb 2023

   Decision issued: Approval

4. 2 Sep 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.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.

More on householder applications in our guide

• 42 Broadley Drive Torquay TQ2 6UE

  P/2024/0656 Submitted 25 Sep 2024 62m away

  Installation of air source heat pump

  Granted Householder 9 docs
  Domestic

• 19 Stoneleigh Drive Torquay TQ2 6TR

  AT/2026/0109 Submitted 16 Apr 2026 80m away

  T1 - Oak: Fell to near ground level. Reasoning: The oak has previously been heavily topped, resulting in a reduced canopy consisting of mainly epicormic growth. The tree is in decline, with an estimated 30?40% of live cambium remaining. The main stem shows signs of significant decay, which compromises its structural integrity. Due to the combination of stem decay and weak regrowth, there is an increased risk of failure. Further reduction is not considered appropriate, as it would not address the existing structural issues and would likely lead to further decline.

  Granted Trees

• 47 Broadley Drive Torquay TQ2 6UE

  AT/2023/0011 Submitted 17 Jan 2023 102m away

  1 OAK TREE (TPO) 1 SYCAMORE TREE (TPO) 3 SYCAMORE TREES CUT OFF OVERHANGING BRANCHES INTO 47 BROADLEY DRIVE GARDEN

  Refused Trees 6 docs

• 23 Stoneleigh Drive Torquay TQ2 6TR

  AT/2021/0351 Submitted 24 Sep 2021 117m away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~24 Nov

  We have been advised to notify you of our intention to reduce the height and width of 1 x Chestnut tree within the Conservation area owned and managed by Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust as per a map I wish to send you. The advice received is to not remove more than one quarter of the trees canopy so that it has enough energy to survive which would suit our needs. The tree currently stands approximately 60 feet tall and would benefit from this reduction. The tree is abutted by Ash trees which I believe may be removed or reduced in the near future. Teign Trees would be commissioned to complete the works and I have contacted Chris Lingard, Countryside Manager, at Torbay Coast & Countryside who has said we would have his permission upon approval of this application to yourselves. He has advised that the Tree is not under a TPO. Teign Trees are a qualified, trained, competent and appropriately Insured Arborist who we have consulted on other recent works and whom we trust.

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

• 3 Quantocks Road Torquay TQ2 6UH

  P/2026/0091 Submitted 16 Feb 2026 191m away

  Formation of single storey side extension to replace existing garage. Widen dropped kerb and pavement crossover & formation of additional off street parking space. Erection of garden room in the rear garden for ancillary use with the host dwelling.

  Granted Householder Extension
  Small domestic

• Tamarisk 2 Stoneleigh Drive Torquay Torbay TQ2 6TR

  AT/2023/0031 Submitted 6 Feb 2023 204m away

  Ash (G1) - fell because of extensive symptoms of Chalara Dieback of Ash within the whole group.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• P/2026/0153 Withdrawn

  15 Mount Road Brixham TQ5 9SA

  Formation of flat roof first floor extension over existing extension at rear to include a juliet balcony.

  13 Mar 2026 Householder
• P/2025/0680 Granted

  12 Maple Road Brixham TQ5 0DG

  Single storey side extension (void below). New rear balcony with glass balustrading and new access steps to garden. New patio doors to rear, door replaced with window on SE elevation and new window on SW elevation.

  27 Oct 2025 Householder
• P/2026/0305 Granted

  39 Primley Park Paignton TQ3 3JS

  Construction of lower ground floor rear extension with roof terrace, lower ground floor pitched rear garden room and replacement of ground floor single storey side extension.

  8 May 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0405 Refused

  37 Kingsway Avenue Paignton TQ4 7AA

  Construction of single storey extension on front elevation (SW).

  26 Jun 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0230 Granted

  18 Thorne Park Road Torquay TQ2 6RX

  Construction of single storey combined side and rear extension.

  10 Apr 2026 Householder