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Mouse Cottage Brim Hill Torquay TQ1 4TR

Refused Torbay P/2023/0170 Planning Application

Works: Demolition Domestic

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Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.

Proposal

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

As published by the council, reference P/2023/0170

Application record

Reference
P/2023/0170
Type
Planning Application
Status
Decided
Decision
Refused As published: Refusal
Received
16 Feb 2023
Validated
3 Mar 2023
Decided
27 Apr 2023
Ward
St Marychurch
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
TQ1 4TR

Site history

Applications at this address on the Torbay register

This site has had 3 applications since 2023: 1 approved, 2 refused.

  • P/2026/0019 Granted

    Mouse Cottage Brim Hill Torquay TQ1 4TR

    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.

    Decided 16 Apr 2026 Amendments
  • P/2025/0821 Refused

    Mouse Cottage Brim Hill Torquay TQ1 4TR

    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.

    Decided 9 Jan 2026 Amendments

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 16 Feb 2023

    Received by Torbay

  2. 3 Mar 2023

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 27 Apr 2023

    Decision issued: Refusal

  4. 2 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Cases linked to this one on the register

  • Appeal: AP/2023/0047 (Appeal Dismissed)

Who's behind it

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Strom Architects Ltd. Agent, an architecture practice registered in Lymington

Active · incorporated 2012 · Lymington

6 applications on PlanIndex · across 5 councils

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Documents

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62 documents on file for this application

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What this refusal means

Torbay refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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  • Mouse Cottage Brim Hill Torquay TQ1 4TR

    P/2026/0019 Submitted 14 Jan 2026 50 yards 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 50 yards 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
  • The Cove Brim Hill Torquay Devon TQ1 4TR

    AT/2011/0004 Submitted 13 Jan 2011 100 yards away

    Rupert Baker Arb Report attached

    Granted Trees 6 docs
  • Dawn Brim Hill Torquay TQ1 4TR

    P/2023/0117 Submitted 6 Feb 2023 150 yards away

    Non-Material Amendment to P/2020/1044. Alterations to windows, chimney, stone facing, roof lights.

    Refused Amendments Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 11 docs
  • Dawn Brim Hill Torquay TQ1 4TR

    P/2020/1044 Submitted 20 Oct 2020 150 yards 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
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    P/2025/0590 Submitted 17 Sep 2025 250 yards away

    Construction of first floor extension to rear of building, changes to fenestration, relocation of flue, rooflights.

    Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1
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