4 The Strand Torquay TQ1 2AB

1. 11 Jan 2023

   Received by Torbay

2. 16 Feb 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 19 Apr 2023

   Decision issued: Non determined

4. 23 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council has decided this application; the published outcome sits in the record above and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail, including any conditions.

If permission was granted, work must normally begin within three years of the decision. If it was refused, the applicant can appeal within the statutory time limit or submit a revised scheme.

Prior approval applications arise where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, such as larger home extensions, changes of use to housing or agricultural buildings. The council may only consider the specific matters set out in the rules, for example transport, flooding or appearance, and in many classes the work may proceed if the council does not respond within the deadline, commonly 56 days.

More on prior approval applications in our guide

• 3 The Strand Torquay TQ1 2AA

  P/2025/0641 Submitted 8 Oct 2025 4m away

  Installation of 1 x illuminated fascia sign & 1 x non-illuminated projecting sign. (See accompanying PA P/2025/0640). Retrospective.

  Refused Advertising

• 3 The Strand Torquay TQ1 2AA

  P/2026/0287 Submitted 30 Apr 2026 10m away

  Consent for illuminated fascia sign and illuminated projecting hanging sign (see adjoining application P/2026/0286).

  Granted Advertising

• 3 The Strand Torquay TQ1 2AA

  P/2026/0286 Submitted 30 Apr 2026 10m away

  75% historically approved · decision due ~8 Jul

  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.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing

• The White House 42 - 44 The Terrace Torquay TQ1 1DE

  P/2026/0122 Submitted 2 Mar 2026 46m away

  Non-material amendment relating to P/2025/0552. Amendment sought: description to note reduction from six apartments to five apartments & substitute drawing plan 2501-102B with 2501-102D

  Refused Amendments New dwelling
  Several homes

• The White House 42 - 44 The Terrace Torquay TQ1 1DE

  P/2025/0552 Submitted 27 Aug 2025 46m away

  Internal alterations to convert internal office space to form six apartments.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling
  Several homes

• Ladbrokes 1 Vaughan Parade Torquay TQ2 5EG

  P/2026/0111 Submitted 26 Feb 2026 54m away

  75% historically approved · decision due ~4 May

  Change of use from a former betting shop (sui generis) to a public house (sui generis) with changes to external signage (see accompanying Listed Building application P/2026/0357).

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• P/2026/0378 Granted

  Ground Floor 69 Belgrave Road Torquay TQ2 5HZ

  Change of use from commercial unit (Use Class E) to residential flat (Use Class C3) on ground floor.

  10 Jun 2026 Prior approval
• P/2026/0457 Awaiting decision

  Part 1st Floor 11 Palace Avenue Paignton TQ3 3EF

  Change of use from office space to dwellinghouse, including internal alterations.

  22 Jul 2026 Prior approval
• P/2026/0353 Granted

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

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

  1 Jun 2026 Prior approval
• P/2026/0220 Decided

  74 Laura Grove Paignton TQ3 2LN

  Construction of single-storey flat roof extension to rear, to include integrated roof light and patio doors.

  2 Apr 2026 Prior approval
• P/2026/0211 Granted

  40 Church Street Paignton TQ3 3AH

  Change of use from commercial premises (Use Class E) at ground and lower ground floor to one self-contained residential flat (Use Class C3).

  31 Mar 2026 Prior approval