40 Fore Street Torquay TQ1 4LX

1. 13 Dec 2022

   Received by Torbay

2. 10 Jan 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 9 Mar 2023

   Decision issued: Approval

4. 1 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Torbay granted permission on 9 March 2023, 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.

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• 44 Fore Street Torquay TQ1 4LX

  P/2026/0066 Submitted 3 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  Variation of condition 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 04 - Joinery. Variation sought: Installation of heritage-style uPVC windows.

  Refused Amendments New dwelling Extension +1
  Several homes

• 44 Fore Street Torquay TQ1 4LX

  P/2026/0067 Submitted 3 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  Non-material amendment relating to P/2024/0432. Amendments sought: modification of rear dormer to create inset dormer, removal of 2no. chimney stacks to rear and removal of 3no. windows to side.

  Refused Amendments Loft or dormer Windows or glazing

• Dolphin Inn 36 Fore Street Torquay TQ1 4LY

  P/2021/0954 Submitted 19 Aug 2021 50 yards away

  Installation of fire escape.

  Granted Full applications 9 docs

• 44 Fore Street Torquay TQ1 4LX

  P/2026/0433 Submitted 10 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  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.

  Granted Amendments New dwelling Extension +1
  Several homes

• 27 Fore Street Torquay TQ1 4PU

  P/2021/0198 Submitted 19 Feb 2021 50 yards away

  Internal reconfiguration of ground floor, including new doors. First floor rear extension, including balcony. Second floor extension. Alterations to boundary wall/widening of access gates at rear.

  Granted Full applications Extension 40 docs
  Small domestic

• Precinct Bazaar 1 - 5 Fore Street Torquay TQ1 4PU

  P/2020/0404 Submitted 29 Apr 2020 100 yards away

  Conversion of existing ground floor shop into two separate ground floor shops, and conversion of existing residential flat on floors above into two separate residential flats.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 26 docs

• P/2026/0478 Granted

  First Floor Flat 8 Churchway Torquay TQ1 3NS

  Proposed loft conversion with dormer to rear and rooflight to the front.

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0342 Granted

  Unit D Westfield Business Park Long Road Paignton TQ4 7AU

  Replacement of window with fire door and glazed side panels and replacement doors. Removal of four parking spaces to install ramp access to fire doors and relocation of bike store.

  Received 27 May, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0374 Granted

  13 Greenover Road Brixham TQ5 9LY

  Construction of office/laundry extension.

  Received 10 Jun, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0489 Granted

  127B Reddenhill Road Torquay TQ1 3NY

  Change of use from tattoo studio to dog grooming salon.

  Received 4 Aug, published by the council 16 Aug 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0286 Refused

  3 The Strand Torquay TQ1 2AA

  Change of use of premises from Class E to a mixed use of Class E and hot food takeaway (Sui Generis) and retention of extractor flue and shop front (see adjoining application P/2026/0287). Retrospective.

  Received 30 Apr, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Full applications