42 Drake Avenue Torquay TQ2 6JN

1. 7 Mar 2024

   Received by Torbay

2. 9 Dec 2024

   Decision issued: Approval

3. 23 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

• Buildingcontrol: 25.02879 (Withdrawn)

Torbay granted permission on 9 December 2024, 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.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 49 Drake Avenue Torquay TQ2 6JL

  AT/2026/0085 Submitted 17 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  T1 1 Veteran Oak (Quercus robur) The proposed works relate to the careful management of a mature Veteran Oak in order to maintain the tree in a safe condition while retaining its long-term amenity and ecological value. A programme of selective deadwood removal is proposed throughout the canopy to remove dead branch material up to approximately 100 mm in diameter, where reasonably practicable. The removal of smaller deadwood will help to reduce the risk of falling debris within the immediate vicinity of the tree, particularly in relation to nearby residential garden areas and potential target zones. In recognition of the tree?s veteran status, larger diameter deadwood will be retained where appropriate to preserve important habitat features and ecological value associated with veteran trees. In addition, it is proposed to reduce one primary limb extending over the garden area of 51 Drake Avenue (SE Aspect) by selectively pruning secondary and sub-lateral branch growth only, removing approximately 2.0 metres from the branch tips. This limited end-weight reduction will help to reduce encroachment over the neighbouring property and lessen the mechanical loading at the extremities of the limb, while fully retaining the primary structural framework of the branch and the overall form of the tree. The proposed works represent minor, sympathetic arboricultural management intended to maintain the tree in a safe and sustainable condition without materially altering its appearance or amenity contribution. Particular care will be taken to ensure that the tree?s veteran characteristics, habitat value, and natural crown structure are preserved. All pruning will be undertaken to suitable growth points using appropriate arboricultural techniques and carried out in accordance with BS 3998:2010 Tree Work: Recommendations. The proposed works are therefore considered proportionate, necessary, and in the interests of good arboricultural practice, helping to ensure the ongoing safe

  Granted Trees

• 83 Nut Bush Lane Torquay TQ2 6SG

  P/2024/0604 Submitted 4 Sep 2024 100 yards away

  Replacement roof to existing side extension, hip to gable roof conversion with rear dormer to include the removal of the chimney, cladding, changes to fenestration, conversion of garage to living accommodation.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +2 15 docs
  Domestic

• 76 Nut Bush Lane Torquay TQ2 6SD

  P/2023/0250 Submitted 21 Mar 2023 200 yards away

  Formation of single storey extension to rear to replace existing extension & internal alterations.

  Granted Householder Extension 15 docs
  Small domestic

• 74 Nut Bush Lane Torquay TQ2 6SD

  P/2024/0666 Submitted 30 Sep 2024 250 yards away

  Alterations to roof to include hip to gable conversion and dormer extension to rear.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer 5 docs
  Domestic

• 23 Court Road Torquay TQ2 6SE

  AT/2021/0198 Submitted 26 May 2021 250 yards away

  Woodland area rear of property. Ash trees with ash die back as diagnosed by Devon Tree Services. T1- Ash - Dismantle to near ground level, and poison stump with eco plugs. T2 - Ash dismantle to near ground level. T3 - Ash fell to near ground level. T4 - Ash - fell to near ground level. G5 - Ash - fell to near ground level

  Granted Trees 9 docs

• 23 Court Road Torquay TQ2 6SE

  P/2026/0213 Submitted 31 Mar 2026 250 yards away

  Non-material amendment relating to P/2025/0370. Amendment sought: Rear windows to be increased from 1050mm high to 1650mm high to match centre windows.

  Granted Amendments Windows or glazing

• P/2026/0476 Granted

  75 North View Road Brixham TQ5 9TS

  Roof conversion with installation of rooflights to front and construction of a rear dormer.

  Received 30 Jul, published by the council 12 Aug 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0474 Granted

  50 Westhill Avenue Torquay TQ1 4LQ

  Installation of tiered patio, to replace existing raised patio to rear.

  Received 29 Jul, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0585 Awaiting decision

  12 Barcombe Road Paignton TQ3 1PY

  Formation of first floor extension to front.

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0586 Awaiting decision

  2 Helford Drive Paignton TQ4 7NJ

  Formation of single-storey side & rear extension with partial demolition of existing conservatory.

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0441 Granted

  16 Sanders Road Brixham TQ5 8PL

  Demolition of existing conservatory, formation of single-storey side & rear extensions, raising flat roof sections by 200mm, installation of 2no. rooflights and construction of 2no. decked areas.

  Received 14 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Householder