74 Exe Hill Torquay TQ2 7RG

1. 4 Apr 2023

   Received by Torbay

2. 4 May 2023

   Decision issued: Refusal

3. 8 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.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• 83 Torridge Avenue Torquay TQ2 7NB

  AT/2026/0099 Submitted 6 Apr 2026 19m away

  Oak (T1) - a crown reduction of up to 2 metres on the north-west aspect of the crown, in accordance with BS3998:2010, is planned. The tree has a single upward-growing stem that divides into two secondary stems supporting the crown. A stem has been historically damaged where the secondary stem attaches to the primary stem. Decay has developed downwards for an unknown length. This work will help offset increased wind exposure and the changes following the loss of a nearby tree's vitality and crown. The pruning will rebalance the crown, reduce wind resistance, and help maintain the tree?s stability and safe retention. Final Cuts Specification: All cuts should be back to suitable secondary growth points while maintaining a natural canopy shape. No branch should be shortened by more than a third of its length. Cut diameters should stay under 50 mm to avoid large wounds. VTA access is very limited; please contact the applicant if you wish to arrange access.

  Granted Trees

• Land Adjacent To 103 Torridge Avenue Torquay TQ2 7NB

  P/2026/0351 Submitted 27 May 2026 92m away

  Installation of 11m pole and associated apparatus.

  Decided Telecoms

• 130 Exe Hill Torquay TQ2 7RG

  P/2026/0365 Submitted 3 Jun 2026 128m away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~11 Sep

  Conversion of the existing garage with the insertion of Velux windows to front (NE) and rear (SE), replacement of conservatory with a single storey extension to rear (SE) and construction of retaining wall to rear (SE).

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1
  Small domestic

• 52 Torridge Avenue Torquay TQ2 7NE

  P/2026/0257 Submitted 23 Apr 2026 171m away

  Formation of single storey extension to south west (side) elevation.

  Granted Householder Extension
  Small domestic

• 16 Plym Close Torquay TQ2 7NA

  P/2025/0697 Submitted 30 Oct 2025 175m away

  Construction of extension on northern elevation, conversion of side extension on eastern elevation to form bedroom with raising of roof, installation of windows and associated works.

  Refused Householder Extension Windows or glazing
  Domestic

• 16 Plym Close Torquay TQ2 7NA

  P/2026/0260 Submitted 23 Apr 2026 175m away

  Reconstruction of porch, conversion of side extension on eastern elevation to form bedroom with raising of roof, installation of windows and associated works.

  Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing
  Small domestic

• P/2026/0412 Granted

  South Devon Magistrates Court Union Street Torquay TQ1 4BP

  Certificate of lawfulness for existing operations undertaken to convert the building to form 14 residential apartments (as approved under P/2022/0969).

  3 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0360 Refused

  479 Babbacombe Road Torquay TQ1 1HL

  Certificate of lawfulness existing: for building as HMO with 8 bedsits, two kitchens & two bathrooms.

  4 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0373 Refused

  Higher Yalberton Farm Yalberton Road Paignton TQ4 7PJ

  Certificate of lawfulness for existing: Retrospective temporary change of use of former agricultural building to ancillary residential accommodation in connection with construction of The Barn, together with installation of solar photovoltaic panels, replacement and insertion of windows and doors, associated operational development, building alterations, engineering works and ancillary development.

  9 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0505 Awaiting decision

  Maycliffe Hotel St Lukes Road North Torquay TQ2 5PD

  Establishment of use of property as hotel.

  11 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0468 Awaiting decision

  Marlow Wheatridge Lane Torquay TQ2 6RA

  Certificate of Lawfulness for a Proposed Use: Construction of garden room to side elevation to include cedar cladding.

  27 Jul 2026 Lawful development