18 - 20 Union Street Torquay TQ2 5PL

1. 7 Feb 2023

   Received by Torbay

2. 10 Mar 2023

   Decision issued: Approval

3. 1 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Torbay granted permission on 10 March 2023, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• Pavement O/S Primark 27-33 Union Street Torquay TQ1 1ES

  P/2025/0620 Submitted 30 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  2 x digital 75" illuminated LCD display screens, one each side of Street Hub unit. (See accompanying R4 P/2025/0619)

  Refused Advertising

• Pavement O/S Primark 27-33 Union Street Torquay TQ1 1ES

  P/2025/0619 Submitted 30 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  The installation of 1x BT Street Hub and removal of associated BT payphones. (See accompanying AD P/2025/0620)

  Refused Other

• 39 - 41 Union Street Torquay TQ1 1FA

  P/2021/0405 Submitted 7 Apr 2021 50 yards away

  Installation of free standing advertising unit (FSU), containing back to back digital displays.

  Granted Advertising 10 docs

• H And M 21 - 25 Union Street Torquay TQ1 1ER

  P/2021/0263 Submitted 4 Mar 2021 50 yards away

  Renovation, repair and re-modelling work to shopfront. Ground and first floor layout changes to subdivide into two units. (Revised plans received 21.05.21)

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 19 docs
  Several homes

• 6 Abbey Road Torquay TQ2 5NA

  AT/2023/0028 Submitted 3 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  Rear garden - T1 - Multi stemmed Sycamore dismantle to near ground level. Self set sycamore that is situated in enclosed rear garden of property. The stem's are within 1m of the boundary retaining wall to the neighbouring property where some minor bulging to the wall can be seen. The tree is approximately 12m in height with a canopy spread of 7m overall. Due to the size that the tree has grown too, it unfortunately is reaching its maximum growing capacity for the area.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 49 Union Street Torquay TQ1 1ET

  P/2024/0576 Submitted 23 Aug 2024 100 yards away

  Change of Use from commercial/retail storage to residential, one dwelling.

  Granted Prior approval 11 docs
  Domestic

• P/2026/0530 Awaiting decision

  Marsh Toyota 59 Totnes Road Paignton TQ3 3RE

  Illuminated and non-illuminated signage, including 1 x pylon sign, 2 x fascia signs & 1 x welcome sign.

  Received 21 Aug, published by the council 26 Aug 2026 Advertising
• P/2026/0470 Awaiting decision

  59 Totnes Road Paignton TQ3 3RE

  Illuminated signage to replace existing, including 2 x emblems, 2 x brand lettering, 1 x dealership name lettering and 1 x totem.

  Received 28 Jul, published by the council 5 Aug 2026 Advertising
• P/2026/0125 Granted

  Harbour Light Restaurant North Quay Roundham Road Paignton TQ4 6DU

  Illuminated and non-illuminated replacement signage & external lighting.

  Received 2 Mar, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Advertising
• P/2026/0450 Awaiting decision

  70 Windsor Road Torquay TQ1 1SZ

  Installation of four signs, including illuminated and non-illuminated signboard.

  Received 20 Jul, published by the council 5 Aug 2026 Advertising
• P/2026/0436 Awaiting decision

  31 Babbacombe Road Torquay TQ1 3SB

  Installation of 1 x illuminated fascia sign with integrated projecting hologram display (Retrospective).

  Received 13 Jul, published by the council 2 Sep 2026 Advertising