Former Kingdom Hall Of Jehovahs Witnesses St James Place Torquay TQ1 3LS

1. 2 Dec 2022

   Received by Torbay

2. 19 Jan 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 15 Mar 2023

   Decision issued: Refusal

4. 1 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

• P/2021/0235 Granted

  Kingdom Hall Of Jehovahs Witnesses St James Place Torquay TQ1 3LS

  Conversion and part demolition of building to form two dwellings. (Resubmission of refused application P/2020/0369) (as amended by plans received 28.04.2021).

  Decided 30 Jun 2021 Full applications

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• Kingdom Hall Of Jehovahs Witnesses St James Place Torquay TQ1 3LS

  P/2021/0235 Submitted 26 Feb 2021 50 yards away

  Conversion and part demolition of building to form two dwellings. (Resubmission of refused application P/2020/0369) (as amended by plans received 28.04.2021).

  Granted Full applications Demolition 29 docs
  Several homes

• 63 Babbacombe Downs Road Torquay TQ1 3LP

  P/2023/0099 Submitted 30 Jan 2023 100 yards away

  Reinstatement of function room and formation of terrace at first floor level.

  Refused Full applications 11 docs

• Babbacombe Cliff Beach Road Torquay TQ1 3LY

  AT/2026/0220 Submitted 18 Aug 2026 150 yards away

  79% historically approved · decision due ~20 Oct

  T004 Holm oak - Previous stem failure at 1m with decay established in remaining stems however appears relatively confined at present; smaller stem weighted towards low use seating area, failure of which considered for risk assessment - Reduce crown height by approx 3m to leave the tree at 15m. T006 Holm oak - Boundary tree; query re: ownership; form indicates history of crown management for clearance etc; adjacent timber framed building within dripline; 1x stem with heavy lean bias towards client property; history of development in close proximity indicates likely root damage; sub-optimal crown density for species and age; stereum species of fungus noted on 1x primary, east aspect - Reduce crown over adjacent property by 3m in lateral spread

  Awaiting decision Trees

• Babbacombe Cliff Beach Road Torquay TQ1 3LY

  AT/2021/0242 Submitted 16 Jul 2021 150 yards away

  T1 - Removal of Monterey Cyprus to ground level T2 - Removal of Ash to ground level T3 - Pollard stems of Holm Oak that have not previously been pruned T4 - Remove deadwood to Sycamore T5 - Sever ivy to Beech tree T6 - Remove Ash tree to ground level

  Granted Trees 4 docs

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

  P/2026/0353 Submitted 1 Jun 2026 200 yards away

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

  Granted Prior approval

• Land At Walls Hill Car Park Walls Hill Road Babbacombe Torquay TQ1 3SX

  P/2024/0781 Submitted 8 Nov 2024 200 yards away

  Non-Material Amendment to P/2022/0241. Amendments sought: Redesign to allow for concrete pad foundation.

  Refused Amendments

• P/2026/0252 Granted

  Land North Of Totnes Road Collaton St Mary Paignton TQ3 3TZ

  Non-Material Amendment relating to application P/2024/0368: Major Reserved Matters relating to outline consent application P/2019/0281: Development of up to 100 dwellings, including affordable and market housing. Associated landscaping, open space, drainage and highways infrastructure at Land North of Totnes Road together with new access onto Totnes Road. Matters relating to condition 01 (RM): (i) layout, (ii) scale, (iii) appearance, (iv) landscaping. (Re-advertisement: As revised by plans received 27.01.25). Amendment sought: Alterations to condition P1 - Approved Plans. Corrections to approved plans list.

  Received 14 Apr, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Amendments
• P/2026/0486 Granted

  Rowcroft Hospice Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS

  Non-Material Amendment relating to application P/2024/0497: Variation of Conditions relating to major application P/2022/0772: Demolition of Mildmay, the art room and estate workshop buildings and construction of new 60-bed specialist dementia & complex needs nursing home with ancillary facilities (Use Class C2). Remodelling of and extension to Main House to provide a 14-bed inpatients unit with ancillary facilities (Use Class C2). Remodelling of Rainbow House and construction of 40 assisted living units with communal facilities (Use Class C2). Construction of 3 guest lodges (Use Class C2). Construction of shared resident and community facilities comprising restaurant (Use Class E(b)), creche / nursery (Use Class E(f)) and community room / village hall (Use Class F2(b)). Construction of estate workshop. Associated car and cycle parking. Comprehensive landscape scheme to include publicly accessible amenity space, communal and private amenity space, restoration of boating lake, sustainable drainage features, allotments, new tree planting and associated works. Various vehicular, cycle and pedestrian routes through the site. All associated infrastructure works. (As amended by plans received 14.11.2022). Conditions: P1 - Approved Plans, 15 - Arboricultural Method Statement, 21 - Parking Management Plan, 23 - Landscaping Scheme, 33 - Care Home Ancillary Units. Variation sought: amendments to restaurant, nursery and community room/village hall with associated amendments to landscaping, generator plant and parking. Amendments sought: Alterations to approved plans, including: Removal of gabion walls. Adjustments to location of proposed guest lodges. Amendment bridge access to proposed lodges, in line with appropriate grading. Amended engineering design of estates workshop and associated hardstanding.

  Received 4 Aug, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Amendments
• P/2026/0497 Granted

  St Kilda 15 Drew Street Brixham TQ5 9JU

  Non-Material Amendment to P/2025/0417. Amendments sought: Colour change of rainwater goods from anthracite grey to black.

  Received 7 Aug, published by the council 26 Aug 2026 Amendments
• P/2026/0433 Granted

  44 Fore Street Torquay TQ1 4LX

  Variation of conditions in relation to P/2024/0432 (Extension and reconfiguration of mixed-use residential-commercial building to six apartments. Existing commercial space to be retained.): Condition P1- (Approved plans) & 04 - (Joinery). Variation sought: revised drawings to reflect design amendments (retrospective) and retention of heritage-style uPVC windows.

  Received 10 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Amendments
• P/2026/0249 Refused

  Etobicoke Nut Bush Lane Torquay TQ2 6LD

  Variation of condition in relation to P/2025/0070 (Flat roof front extension. Raised decking to the rear.): Condition P1 - (Approved plans). Variation sought: Replace existing rear conservatory roof and proposed front extension flat roof with pitched roofs.

  Received 17 Apr, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Amendments