P/2023/0108

1. 1 Feb 2023

   Received by Torbay

2. 24 Mar 2023

   Decision issued: Refusal

3. 1 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.

Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.

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

• P/2025/0804 Awaiting decision

  Norcliffe Hotel 7 Babbacombe Downs Road Torquay TQ1 3LF

  Alterations to roof profile with removal of flat roofs over villa. Re-configuration of loft space to create bedrooms, with various alterations to first floor, including improvement of room layouts and addition of balcony amenity space. Alterations to ground floor restaurant, including extension to front, with bi-fold terrace doors.

  11 Dec 2025 87m away Full applications
• P/2026/0100 Refused

  Norcliffe Hotel 7 Babbacombe Downs Road Torquay TQ1 3LF

  Kitchen ventilation ducting and green infrastructure roof improvements (retrospective).

  20 Feb 2026 88m away Full applications
• P/2021/0597 Refused

  8 Furrough Cross Torquay TQ1 3SE

  Formation of first floor extension to rear over existing flat roof.

  23 Apr 2021 126m away Householder
• AT/2026/0187 Awaiting decision

  Homecombe House St Albans Road Torquay TQ1 3ND

  T006 - 1x Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata) ///drank.axed.trader- Sectionally dismantle, fell, and remove to ground level using appropriate dismantling techniques to ensure the safe and controlled removal of all sections. Re-Placement Tree Planting Specification To plant 1x Selected Standard Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) 30 litre pot,10 - 12cm girth, approximately 3.0 metres in height. See QTRA for justification

  22 Jul 2026 140m away Trees
• P/2023/0141 Granted

  10 York Crescent Torquay TQ1 3SH

  Two-storey side extension, new access steps to rear and additional parking

  10 Feb 2023 179m away Householder
• P/2025/0752 Withdrawn

  The Old Town Hall Babbacombe Road Torquay TQ1 3JR

  Isolated damp proofing behind existing dry linings internally. Lead weathering to isolated pediments to prevent water penetration. Roof repairs. Velux replacement where existing is leaking.

  26 Nov 2025 202m away Heritage and listed buildings

• P/2026/0378 Granted

  Ground Floor 69 Belgrave Road Torquay TQ2 5HZ

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

  10 Jun 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
• P/2026/0171 Granted

  242 Union Street Torquay TQ2 5QU

  Change of use of commercial building (Class E) into 2 flats (Class C3).

  19 Mar 2026 Prior approval