43 Whidborne Avenue Torquay TQ1 2PG

1. 14 Feb 2023

   Received by Torbay

2. 6 Mar 2023

   Decision issued: Approval

3. 2 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Torbay granted permission on 6 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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• 37 Whidborne Avenue Torquay TQ1 2PG

  AT/2021/0166 Submitted 4 May 2021 50 yards away

  See appended tree report Beech (T959) - Radial reduction by up to 2m, back to suitable growth points. Reason. Nuisance and detritus Pine (T960) Radial reduction by up to 3m, back to suitable growth points. Reason. Potential major structural failure. Pine (T962) - Remove Deadwood >50mm Pine (T963) - Remove Deadwood >50mm

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 37 Whidborne Avenue Torquay TQ1 2PG

  AT/2021/0253 Submitted 21 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  Pine (T963) - Selectively reduce back extending and over-extending lateral branches on the southern aspect of the upper canopy (See annotated photograph). Reason(s): The tree is a mature twin stemmed specimen with an acute compression union at the base up to approx 2m. The remedial works will reduce the risk of potential catastrophic failure.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 3 Whidborne Close Torquay TQ1 2PF

  P/2021/0796 Submitted 1 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  Formation of wall to enclose part of the front garden.

  Refused Householder 8 docs
  Domestic

• 58 Whidborne Avenue Torquay TQ1 2PQ

  P/2026/0386 Submitted 16 Jun 2026 150 yards away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~25 Aug

  Alterations to include extension of roof, three storey extension to rear (W), single storey extension to front (E) and raised terraces with glass balustrades to front (E) and rear (E).

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension
  Small domestic

• Beau Vista 29 Whidborne Avenue Torquay TQ1 2PG

  AT/2026/0131 Submitted 18 May 2026 150 yards away

  5 Day Notice - Fell dead Ash tree. Significant Ash dieback with canopy 100% dead.

  Granted Trees

• Sea View 45 Thatcher Avenue Torquay TQ1 2PD

  P/2024/0498 Submitted 24 Jul 2024 150 yards away

  Formation of roof extension over existing garage with dormer windows to the front and rear, new gates and boundary wall.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 15 docs
  Small domestic

• P/2026/0252 Granted

  Land North Of Totnes Road Collaton St Mary Paignton TQ3 3TZ

  Non-Material Amendment relating to application P/2024/0368: Major Reserved Matters relating to outline consent application P/2019/0281: Development of up to 100 dwellings, including affordable and market housing. Associated landscaping, open space, drainage and highways infrastructure at Land North of Totnes Road together with new access onto Totnes Road. Matters relating to condition 01 (RM): (i) layout, (ii) scale, (iii) appearance, (iv) landscaping. (Re-advertisement: As revised by plans received 27.01.25). Amendment sought: Alterations to condition P1 - Approved Plans. Corrections to approved plans list.

  Received 14 Apr, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Amendments
• P/2026/0486 Granted

  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.

  Received 4 Aug, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Amendments
• P/2026/0497 Granted

  St Kilda 15 Drew Street Brixham TQ5 9JU

  Non-Material Amendment to P/2025/0417. Amendments sought: Colour change of rainwater goods from anthracite grey to black.

  Received 7 Aug, published by the council 26 Aug 2026 Amendments
• P/2026/0433 Granted

  44 Fore Street Torquay TQ1 4LX

  Variation of conditions in relation to P/2024/0432 (Extension and reconfiguration of mixed-use residential-commercial building to six apartments. Existing commercial space to be retained.): Condition P1- (Approved plans) & 04 - (Joinery). Variation sought: revised drawings to reflect design amendments (retrospective) and retention of heritage-style uPVC windows.

  Received 10 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Amendments
• P/2026/0249 Refused

  Etobicoke Nut Bush Lane Torquay TQ2 6LD

  Variation of condition in relation to P/2025/0070 (Flat roof front extension. Raised decking to the rear.): Condition P1 - (Approved plans). Variation sought: Replace existing rear conservatory roof and proposed front extension flat roof with pitched roofs.

  Received 17 Apr, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Amendments