Cary Tower Cary Avenue Torquay TQ1 3QT

1. 27 Aug 2024

   Received by Torbay

2. 29 Aug 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 14 Oct 2024

   Decision issued: Application Withdrawn

4. 2 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The applicant withdrew this application before Torbay decided it, and is free to submit a revised scheme at any time. 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.

• 127B Reddenhill Road Torquay TQ1 3NY

  P/2026/0489 Submitted 4 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  Change of use from tattoo studio to dog grooming salon.

  Granted Full applications

• 28 Lyme View Road Torquay TQ1 3TR

  P/2025/0633 Submitted 6 Oct 2025 100 yards away

  Formation of rear first floor extension with juliet balcony and pitched roof.

  Granted Householder Extension
  Domestic

• Tree Tops Hotel St Albans Road Torquay TQ1 3NP

  P/2021/0060 Submitted 16 Jan 2021 150 yards away

  Conversion of single dwelling to five apartments. (Resubmission of closed case P/2020/0618).

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 26 docs
  Several homes

• 19 Lyme View Road Torquay TQ1 3UJ

  P/2026/0120 Submitted 27 Feb 2026 150 yards away

  Creation of hardstanding to front (west elevation) and first floor extension with pitched roof over existing ground floor extension to the rear (east elevation) to include cladding and solar panels.

  Refused Householder Extension
  Domestic

• 43 St Georges Road Torquay TQ1 3QY

  AT/2025/0354 Submitted 24 Nov 2025 200 yards away

  Horse chestnut (T1) Proposed works: Crown lift of low branches to achieve a clearance of approximately 4m above ground level with cuts no larger than 50mm. Works are required to alleviate obstruction and encroachment onto the adjacent highway, driveway, garden, and property areas directly beneath the crown. Specification: All operations to be carried out in accordance with BS 3998:2010 (Tree Work ? Recommendations). Removal is limited to lower-order branches that impede access and damage the arrangement of first-order branches beneath the crown dripline. Works will maintain tree health and form, focusing on clearance rather than reduction. Supporting context: A similar consent was granted in 2015 due to the tree?s asymmetrical crown interfering with neighbouring vegetation. Current encroachment affects a well-established Japanese maple (SW) and Laurus hedge (E), both of which will benefit from reduced competition for light and space. Intervention will prevent further damage to the lower crown and improve coexistence with adjacent plantings. Reason for works: To ensure safe clearance above the highway and driveway, reduce interference with neighbouring vegetation, and maintain the long-term health and structural integrity of the tree.

  Granted Trees

• Flat 4 Compton House Palermo Road Torquay TQ1 3NW

  P/2023/0239 Submitted 10 Mar 2023 200 yards away

  Installation of replacement door and windows (resubmission of application P/2022/1251).

  Refused Full applications Windows or glazing 12 docs

• 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