215 Union Street Torquay TQ1 4BZ

1. 23 Feb 2023

   Received by Torbay

2. 14 Apr 2023

   Decision issued: Approval

3. 16 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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• 2 Magdalene Mews Magdalene Road Torquay TQ1 4AF

  P/2021/0604 Submitted 18 May 2021 39m away

  Change of use from Light industrial B1 to microbrewery B2.

  Granted Full applications 11 docs

• Korean Martial Arts 37 Tor Hill Road Torquay TQ2 5RY

  P/2023/0105 Submitted 31 Jan 2023 72m away

  Conversion of derelict basement and small area of wasteland into two flats with outside garden space with associated windows and doors.

  Refused Full applications New dwelling Windows or glazing 24 docs
  Several homes

• 189 Union Street Torquay TQ1 4BY

  P/2021/0518 Submitted 29 Apr 2021 84m away

  Resubmission of planning case P/2009/1255 for change of use of basement workrooms to self contained flat.

  Refused Full applications 19 docs

• 244 - 246 Union Street Torquay TQ2 5QU

  P/2021/0399 Submitted 3 Mar 2021 108m away

  Demolition of rear extension and construction of two storey extension to form 2 x flats.

  Refused Full applications New dwelling Extension +1 15 docs

• Coastal Windows 179 Union Street Torquay TQ1 4BY

  P/2026/0020 Submitted 14 Jan 2026 112m away

  Conversion of an empty commercial property into a residential unit.

  Granted Prior approval

• Torre Apartments No. 29-31 East Street Torquay TQ2 5SD

  P/2026/0465 Submitted 24 Jul 2026 115m away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~18 Sep

  Replacement of uPVC windows with timber windows.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing

• P/2025/0768 Granted

  St Edmunds Hotel 25 Sands Road Paignton TQ4 6EG

  Change of use from guest house to dwelling.

  1 Dec 2025 Full applications
• P/2026/0532 Awaiting decision

  41 Totnes Road Paignton TQ4 5LA

  Change of use from ambulance offices (use class E) to residential institution as adult respite centre (use class C2) to include construction of single storey extension to rear and associated works.

  24 Aug 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0271 Withdrawn

  15 Scarborough Road Torquay TQ2 5UJ

  Change of use from C1 (guesthouse) to C4 (six-bed HMO) with no external alterations. Existing self-contained basement flat retained as C3 dwelling. No building works proposed.

  27 Apr 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0512 Awaiting decision

  33A New Road Brixham TQ5 8NB

  Change of use of garage to affordable residential unit. Alterations to fenestration.

  14 Aug 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0309 Refused

  The Rosewood 56 Belgrave Road Torquay TQ2 5HY

  Change of use of upper floors of property from C1 (guesthouse) to six-bedroom HMO. Basement and ground floor owner's accommodation remains unchanged. No external alterations.

  11 May 2026 Full applications