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

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.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.

More on householder applications in our guide

• 49 Drake Avenue Torquay TQ2 6JL

  AT/2026/0085 Submitted 17 Mar 2026 43m 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 76m 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

• 74 Nut Bush Lane Torquay TQ2 6SD

  P/2024/0666 Submitted 30 Sep 2024 211m 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 222m 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 224m 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

• 5 Armada Crescent Torquay TQ2 6JP

  P/2022/1227 Submitted 10 Nov 2022 328m away

  Formation of single storey extension to side.

  Granted Householder Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• P/2026/0153 Withdrawn

  15 Mount Road Brixham TQ5 9SA

  Formation of flat roof first floor extension over existing extension at rear to include a juliet balcony.

  13 Mar 2026 Householder
• P/2025/0680 Granted

  12 Maple Road Brixham TQ5 0DG

  Single storey side extension (void below). New rear balcony with glass balustrading and new access steps to garden. New patio doors to rear, door replaced with window on SE elevation and new window on SW elevation.

  27 Oct 2025 Householder
• P/2026/0305 Granted

  39 Primley Park Paignton TQ3 3JS

  Construction of lower ground floor rear extension with roof terrace, lower ground floor pitched rear garden room and replacement of ground floor single storey side extension.

  8 May 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0405 Refused

  37 Kingsway Avenue Paignton TQ4 7AA

  Construction of single storey extension on front elevation (SW).

  26 Jun 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0230 Granted

  18 Thorne Park Road Torquay TQ2 6RX

  Construction of single storey combined side and rear extension.

  10 Apr 2026 Householder