31 Broadlands Road Paignton TQ4 5NZ

1. 7 Dec 2022

   Received by Torbay

2. 31 Jan 2023

   Decision issued: Approval

3. 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.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• 21 Broadlands Road Paignton TQ4 5NZ

  P/2021/0236 Submitted 27 Feb 2021 42m away

  Rear extension with raised decking, and replacement side extension

  Refused Householder Extension 12 docs
  Domestic

• 71 Penwill Way Paignton TQ4 5JQ

  P/2026/0333 Submitted 14 May 2026 84m away

  Installation of first floor terrace/balcony to rear of dwelling, including glass balustrading and privacy screening.

  Refused Householder
  Domestic

• 21 Leyburn Grove Paignton TQ4 5JH

  P/2025/0776 Submitted 2 Dec 2025 129m away

  Extension to balcony to rear.

  Granted Householder Extension
  Domestic

• 43 Penwill Way Paignton TQ4 5JQ

  P/2024/0543 Submitted 9 Aug 2024 220m away

  Installation of driveway on front garden including retaining wall.

  Granted Householder 5 docs
  Domestic

• 37 Wheatlands Road Paignton TQ4 5HU

  P/2026/0229 Submitted 9 Apr 2026 273m away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~24 Jun

  Enlargement of existing porch to front, addition of roof terrace to the front (S) and side (E) and changes to fenestration.

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension Windows or glazing
  Small domestic

• Land Off Clennon Summit Clennon Valley Paignton TQ4 5HU

  P/2025/0531 Submitted 15 Aug 2025 277m away

  Installation of upgrades to include removal of 3 antenna and installation of 6 antenna and ancillary radio equipment onto new support brackets and poles at existing lattice mast. Installation of one GPS module, one equipment cabinet and ancillary development.

  Decided Telecoms

• 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
• P/2026/0505 Awaiting decision

  Maycliffe Hotel St Lukes Road North Torquay TQ2 5PD

  Establishment of use of property as hotel.

  11 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0468 Awaiting decision

  Marlow Wheatridge Lane Torquay TQ2 6RA

  Certificate of Lawfulness for a Proposed Use: Construction of garden room to side elevation to include cedar cladding.

  27 Jul 2026 Lawful development