56 Combe Lane Torquay TQ2 8EA

1. 4 Jan 2023

   Received by Torbay

2. 2 Feb 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 25 Apr 2023

   Decision issued: Refusal

4. 26 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Torbay refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 46A & B Coombe Lane Torquay Devon TQ2 8DY

  P/2012/0168 Submitted 17 Feb 2012 150 yards away

  Change of use from 2 flats to single dwelling house

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 4 docs
  Several homes

• 271 Teignmouth Road Torquay TQ1 4RT

  AT/2026/0127 Submitted 13 May 2026 200 yards away

  T1 Ash - fell

  Refused Trees

• Cuthbert Mayne Comprehensive School Trumlands Road Torquay TQ1 4RN

  P/2026/0226 Submitted 7 Apr 2026 250 yards away

  Replacement of single glazed metal windows/panels with double-glazed aluminium design.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing

• Cuthbert Mayne Comprehensive School Trumlands Road Torquay TQ1 4RN

  AT/2024/0238 Submitted 5 Sep 2024 250 yards away

  GT4817 - Mixed species - Reduce crowns of 3 x northernmost beech away from school roof by minimum 4m, to suitable growth points Fenced area, dense ground cover, ivy and bind weed covering basal areas and stems into crowns - inspection heavily obstructed. Apparent loss of mature tree in centre of group leaves large gap and resulting crown suppression of sycamore and beech. Southernmost beech crown in conflict with school building, weight and lean bias towards school, basal decay and bark delamination visible. Adjacent sycamore has rope and barbed wire tied to hold fence, apparent badger set opening on northern side, inspection obstructed. Beech to north of sycamore leans over school with crown unbalanced - over school roof only. Two northernmost beech behind steel perimeter fence with complete ivy coverage to 10m AGL. Crowns over school roof. Basal decay of southernmost beech, dense ivy obstructs, crown in conflict with school building, lean and weight bias of majority of trees over school. T001 - Common beech - Section fell to ground level - Tree is in poor location as regards form/condition, is significantly structurally compromised and offers no suitable crown reduction opportunity due to lack of necessary growth point locations.

  Granted Trees 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 30 Trumlands Road Torquay TQ1 4RN

  P/2026/0262 Submitted 24 Apr 2026 300 yards away

  Construction of single-storey rear extension, including installation of rooflight with associated internal alterations.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer
  Small domestic

• Bluebell (formerly Western Rise Rest Home) 27 Western Road Torquay TQ1 4RJ

  AT/2021/0221 Submitted 28 Jun 2021 300 yards away

  3 Trees in this property pose a risk to property and potential persons. The dead tree stump at entrance then the Acer by the first yew as you proceed along the line of trees then another Acer toward the end of the line of trees see cavity adjacent to rough sketch. I intend to fell trees to make them safe. I surveyed with heat scope no bats or birds.

  Decided Trees 3 docs

• P/2026/0476 Granted

  75 North View Road Brixham TQ5 9TS

  Roof conversion with installation of rooflights to front and construction of a rear dormer.

  Received 30 Jul, published by the council 12 Aug 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0474 Granted

  50 Westhill Avenue Torquay TQ1 4LQ

  Installation of tiered patio, to replace existing raised patio to rear.

  Received 29 Jul, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0585 Awaiting decision

  12 Barcombe Road Paignton TQ3 1PY

  Formation of first floor extension to front.

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0586 Awaiting decision

  2 Helford Drive Paignton TQ4 7NJ

  Formation of single-storey side & rear extension with partial demolition of existing conservatory.

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0441 Granted

  16 Sanders Road Brixham TQ5 8PL

  Demolition of existing conservatory, formation of single-storey side & rear extensions, raising flat roof sections by 200mm, installation of 2no. rooflights and construction of 2no. decked areas.

  Received 14 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Householder