Dawn Brim Hill Torquay TQ1 4TR

1. 6 Feb 2023

   Received by Torbay

2. 21 Feb 2023

   Decision issued: Refusal

3. 2 Sep 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.

An amendment application changes a permission that already exists. Non-material amendments cover small adjustments with no wider effect, while minor material amendments, usually made by varying a condition, allow modest design changes without a fresh application. Anything beyond that needs a new permission, so the scope here is deliberately narrow.

More on amendments applications in our guide

• Dawn Brim Hill Torquay TQ1 4TR

  P/2020/1044 Submitted 20 Oct 2020 0m away

  Extensions and renovations to existing house and garage: Single storey lower ground floor extension to rear (SE) with terrace over. Two storey side extension (SW). Single storey upper ground floor extension to side (NE). Raise roof ridge line and change roof profile to form attic room. Changes to fenestration.

  Refused Householder Extension Windows or glazing 87 docs
  Small domestic

• The Cove Brim Hill Torquay Devon TQ1 4TR

  AT/2011/0004 Submitted 13 Jan 2011 58m away

  Rupert Baker Arb Report attached

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• Bowden Cleeve Steep Hill Torquay TQ1 4TS

  AT/2026/0089 Submitted 24 Mar 2026 121m away

  Please refer to attached tree report for comments. Work spec: 777 Monterey Cypress: Reduce the side of the western crown by 2.5m by selective branch removal. Crown raise the eastern stem to 5m above ground level to reduce load on the sagged limb. Prune to achieve a 2m clearance from the garage. Prune to achieve a 1m clearance from the telecoms wore. Use a maximum cut diameter of 125mm. Comments: Main stem divides at 1.5m into 5 stems. Some included bark present but no signs of excessive movement. The stems are extensive and have notable leans, most of all in the SW stem. The crown density is below average, more so in southern stem where there is several dead branches 100mm diameter. The eastern stem is subdominant, it looks to have sagged and likely contains some cracking. 778 Monterey Cypress: Reduce the spread of the lowest 2 limbs in the eastern aspect by 1.5m by selective branch removal. Remove hanging branches at approximately 12m above ground level. Use a 100mm maximum cut diameter. Comments: Triple stemmed from 1.5m. significant crown bias to the east. Ivy on main stems. Extensive lateral branches in eastern aspect. There is at least one broken branch suspended over the neighbours garage at approximately 12m above ground level. 779 Monterey Cypress: Remove the hanging branch near the top of the tree. Remove ivy. Prune to achieve a 2m clearance from the garage. Reduce the spread of lowest eastern branch by 2m and crown raise it by 2m. Use a 100mm maximum cut diameter. Comments: Dog-legged main stem with significant crown bias to the SW. Crown growing with 1m of garage. Ivy growth on main stem. Volume of decay suspected in main stem. Obscured by ivy, but considered contained. Lowest branch in eastern aspect is extensive with excessive end loading suspected. There is a hanging branch near the top of the tree, suspended over the garage roof. 780 Monterey Cypress: Reduce the southwestern side of the crown by 2m, targeting the cracked limb. Reduce the heig

  Granted Trees

• Mouse Cottage Brim Hill Torquay TQ1 4TR

  P/2023/0170 Submitted 16 Feb 2023 139m away

  Demolition of existing dwelling and formation of replacement contemporary two-storey dwelling. Alterations to parking areas, landscaping including decking, swimming pool and associated works.

  Refused Full applications Demolition 62 docs
  Domestic

• Mouse Cottage Brim Hill Torquay TQ1 4TR

  P/2026/0019 Submitted 14 Jan 2026 142m away

  Variation of Condition relating to application P/2025/0245: (Demolition of existing dwelling, construction of replacement self build dwelling, alterations to parking areas, landscaping works to include terraces & swimming pool, sauna building and associated works.) Condition: P1,3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 16. Amendment sought: Removal of pool, revised landscaping layout, levels changes and updated drainage design. Adjustments to window positions, number of openings, internal layouts, flue and footprint. Redesign and reposition of sauna. Relocation of ASHP and bike and bin storage. Addition of roof-mounted solar panels & battery storage. Change in external lighting.

  Granted Amendments New dwelling Demolition +1
  Domestic

• Mouse Cottage Brim Hill Torquay TQ1 4TR

  P/2025/0821 Submitted 16 Dec 2025 142m away

  Non-material amendment relating to P/2025/0245. Amendments sought: Removal of pool, with revised landscaping layout and updated drainage design. Adjustments to window positions, number of openings, internal layouts and flue. Redesign and reposition of sauna. Relocation of ASHP and bike and bin storage. Addition of roof-mounted solar panels & battery storage. Change in external lighting.

  Refused Amendments Windows or glazing

• P/2026/0304 Granted

  St Helens Higher Erith Road Torquay TQ1 2NQ

  Variation of Condition relating to application P/2023/1090 (Variation of Condition relating to application P/2022/0423: Conversion of existing building to form four flats and formation of extension to form further three flats. Condition: P1 - Approved Plans. Variation sought: Alterations to the parking layout and building entrance of approved development.). Variation sought in relation to Conditions: P1 - Approved Plans and 04 - External Materials.

  8 May 2026 Amendments
• P/2026/0495 Awaiting decision

  11 Alta Vista Road Paignton TQ4 6DB

  Non-Material Amendments to P/2026/0277. Amendments sought: Solar panels added to southern roof elevation of coach houses, brick material finish added to northern and eastern elevations of coach houses, coach house garage doors resized, projecting brick wall added to ground floor of southern elevations of coach houses.

  7 Aug 2026 Amendments
• P/2026/0497 Awaiting decision

  St Kilda 15 Drew Street Brixham TQ5 9JU

  Non-Material Amendment to P/2025/0417. Amendments sought: Colour change of down water pipes.

  7 Aug 2026 Amendments
• P/2026/0371 Granted

  Riviera Mansion Warren Road Torquay TQ2 5TN

  Variation of Condition on application P/2024/0459: Extension of second floor balcony to rear elevation. Condition: p1 - Approved Plans. Variation sought: Installation of spiral staircase from balcony to communal garden. Retrospective.

  9 Jun 2026 Amendments
• P/2026/0486 Awaiting decision

  Rowcroft Hospice Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS

  Non-Material Amendment relating to application P/2024/0497: Variation of Conditions relating to major application P/2022/0772: Demolition of Mildmay, the art room and estate workshop buildings and construction of new 60-bed specialist dementia & complex needs nursing home with ancillary facilities (Use Class C2). Remodelling of and extension to Main House to provide a 14-bed inpatients unit with ancillary facilities (Use Class C2). Remodelling of Rainbow House and construction of 40 assisted living units with communal facilities (Use Class C2). Construction of 3 guest lodges (Use Class C2). Construction of shared resident and community facilities comprising restaurant (Use Class E(b)), creche / nursery (Use Class E(f)) and community room / village hall (Use Class F2(b)). Construction of estate workshop. Associated car and cycle parking. Comprehensive landscape scheme to include publicly accessible amenity space, communal and private amenity space, restoration of boating lake, sustainable drainage features, allotments, new tree planting and associated works. Various vehicular, cycle and pedestrian routes through the site. All associated infrastructure works. (As amended by plans received 14.11.2022). Conditions: P1 - Approved Plans, 15 - Arboricultural Method Statement, 21 - Parking Management Plan, 23 - Landscaping Scheme, 33 - Care Home Ancillary Units. Variation sought: amendments to restaurant, nursery and community room/village hall with associated amendments to landscaping, generator plant and parking. Amendments sought: Alterations to approved plans, including: Removal of gabion walls. Adjustments to location of proposed guest lodges. Amendment bridge access to proposed lodges, in line with appropriate grading. Amended engineering design of estates workshop and associated hardstanding.

  4 Aug 2026 Amendments