P/2023/0114

1. 2 Feb 2023

   Received by Torbay

2. 24 Mar 2023

   Decision issued: Approval

3. 1 Aug 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

• P/2021/0349 Granted

  46 Shiphay Park Road Torquay TQ2 7DQ

  Conversion of garage and raising of garage roof height.

  25 Mar 2021 144m away Householder
• P/2021/0384 Granted

  14 Oak Park Close Torquay TQ2 7DE

  Loft conversion & extension to include roof alterations, dormer to rear & Velux windows. Formation of first floor extension over existing flat roof to rear with addition of decking to side.

  31 Mar 2021 259m away Householder
• P/2026/0355 Awaiting decision

  13 Marlowe Close Torquay TQ2 6DQ

  Certificate of Lawfulness for an Existing Use: Establishment of dwelling as two bedroom bungalow with attached lower ground floor and one bedroom annex.

  2 Jun 2026 271m away Lawful development
• AT/2026/0135 Granted

  Torquay Boys Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive Torquay TQ2 7EL

  T1 - Sweet Chestnut - Reduce the east (E) primary branch of the sweet chestnut that has sustained damage from the failed branch back to a suitable pruning point / point of origin in accordance with current arboricultural best practice. Remove damaged, torn, or fractured wood as necessary to leave a sound finished pruning wound. All material will be left on site. The FSC have also been made aware of these works. The proposed reduction of the damaged east primary branch is intended to lessen end-weight and reduce mechanical loading on the compromised structure, thereby mitigating the likelihood of further branch failure while retaining the branch for the long term where reasonably practicable. The extent of reduction has been specified to maintain sufficient live crown and preserve the existing branch framework and natural crown form in accordance with good arboricultural practice. Retention of the branch also allows the longitudinal split and associated wound features to develop as valuable habitat components, contributing to the tree?s ecological value and potential for habitat development over time. The works therefore seek to achieve an appropriate balance between risk management, tree retention, structural stability, and habitat conservation.

  20 May 2026 428m away Trees
• P/2026/0451 Decided

  Land Adjacent To 81 Shiphay Lane Torquay TQ2 7DA

  Installation of 9m pole and associated apparatus.

  17 Jul 2026 444m away Telecoms
• P/2023/0115 Granted

  Natwest 128 Newton Road Torquay TQ2 7AD

  To close bank. All fascia signage, all marketing to be removed, ATM and night safe to be removed and infilled to match existing finish adjacent

  31 Jan 2023 496m away Full applications

• P/2026/0139 Granted

  Millbank Solsbro Road Torquay TQ2 6PF

  First floor extension on south west elevation (rear).

  9 Mar 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0333 Refused

  71 Penwill Way Paignton TQ4 5JQ

  Installation of first floor terrace/balcony to rear of dwelling, including glass balustrading and privacy screening.

  14 May 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0184 Granted

  7 Quinta Close Torquay TQ1 3RW

  Two storey side extension, rear single storey extension, alterations to existing patio and associated works.

  23 Mar 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0176 Granted

  3 Ferrers Green Brixham TQ5 0LF

  Construction of extension to rear with decking area and creation of porch to front.

  20 Mar 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0010 Granted

  Swincliffe Gabwell Hill Torquay TQ1 4TW

  Formation of single-storey side extension to create annexe.

  8 Jan 2026 Householder