3 Firlands Road Torquay TQ2 8EL

1. 16 Dec 2022

   Received by Torbay

2. 6 Jan 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 6 Mar 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

• 14 Firlands Road Torquay TQ2 8EW

  P/2026/0288 Submitted 1 May 2026 148m away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~18 Sep

  Replacement of conservatory with single storey rear extension with a pitched roof.

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension
  Small domestic

• 1 Happaway Road Torquay TQ2 8ED

  AT/2026/0173 Submitted 15 Jul 2026 179m away

  Leyland cypress T1 - Single stem. Located directly against and partially within the fabric of an old stone boundary wall on the south side of the property. Description of works: Fell the tree to as near ground level as practicable. Remove arisings from site. Stump to be left in situ initially to avoid destabilising the wall; further removal only once wall stability is assessed. Reasons for works: The tree has grown in direct contact with, and is now structurally integrated into, the boundary wall. Progressive radial expansion of the stem and buttress roots is causing displacement of masonry, loss of mortar, and localised distortion of the wall. If retained, continued growth will exacerbate structural damage and increase the likelihood of partial wall failure. The tree?s position immediately adjacent to the building restricts safe long-term management and prevents proportionate pruning options. Due to species characteristics (fast growth, large ultimate size, high sail area), cyclical pruning would not resolve the underlying structural conflict with the wall. Felling is therefore required to prevent further damage to the wall and to maintain the safety of the adjacent property and public access.

  Decided Trees
  Small domestic

• 300 Teignmouth Road Torquay TQ1 4RW

  P/2021/0598 Submitted 26 Apr 2021 217m away

  Replacement decking to rear garden. (Retrospective application).

  Granted Householder 6 docs
  Domestic

• 13 Medway Road Torquay TQ2 8SA

  AT/2024/0204 Submitted 31 Jul 2024 238m away

  T1. Ash x 2. Side prune from branch tip to suitable growth points to achieve an approx. 4m clearance from property. Remove dead wood and hung up branches overhanging footpath. Prune to clear street light by 2m. ///zones.sunset.bars Work is requested to improve relationship between property and trees.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• The Cottage 71 Park Road Torquay TQ1 4QS

  P/2020/0512 Submitted 2 Jun 2020 240m away

  Replacement of existing windows and front door frame.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 18 docs

• 1 Pafford Avenue Torquay TQ2 8BS

  AT/2024/0203 Submitted 31 Jul 2024 248m away

  T1. Lime. Crown lift for a 5.2m above ground level to clear both the highway and private gardens. Crown reduce by approx. 2.5m from branch tips to suitable growth points as management works. Overall, the total loss of leaf bearing volume should not exceed 30% of canopy to comply with BS3998. Remove stem epicormic growth to crown break to prevent foliage forming at a low level over the pavement or garden annually

  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