2-4 Fore Street St Marychurch Torquay TQ1 4NE

1. 28 Aug 2024

   Received by Torbay

2. 30 Aug 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 30 Sep 2024

   Decision issued: Refusal

4. 2 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.

Prior approval applications arise where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, such as larger home extensions, changes of use to housing or agricultural buildings. The council may only consider the specific matters set out in the rules, for example transport, flooding or appearance, and in many classes the work may proceed if the council does not respond within the deadline, commonly 56 days.

More on prior approval applications in our guide

• 4 Fore Street Torquay TQ1 4NE

  P/2021/0459 Submitted 16 Apr 2021 11m away

  Formation of first floor extension & alterations to existing rear extension to form Cottage with associated parking. Demolition of existing single storey extension & removal external steps to rear.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 15 docs
  Small domestic

• 10 Fore Street St Marychurch Torquay Devon TQ1 4NE

  P/2010/0281 Submitted 11 Mar 2010 29m away

  Demolition works

  Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings Demolition 10 docs

• The Old Town Hall Babbacombe Road Torquay TQ1 3JR

  P/2025/0752 Submitted 26 Nov 2025 30m away

  Isolated damp proofing behind existing dry linings internally. Lead weathering to isolated pediments to prevent water penetration. Roof repairs. Velux replacement where existing is leaking.

  Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings Loft or dormer

• Chilcote House 14 Manor Road Torquay TQ1 3JX

  AT/2021/0161 Submitted 30 Apr 2021 47m away

  Failed retaining wall adjacent public highway. Part retrospective application - for root pruning. Part application for crown reduction. Recommendations: Do not cut any more of tree or roots over 2.5cm in diameter. Prune off small fibrous roots with sharp clean tool (such as secateurs) to minimise the size of the wound and reduce the possibility of decay pathogens gaining access to the roots. Cover exposed roots (including fine fibrous feeding roots) with hessian sack and wet to prevent further desiccation. Rebuild wall around tree shape and root form. Protect the roots from leachate with a polythene root barrier from base of foundation to level of tree mass. Undertake a crown reduction in height by 3m by drop crotching, reducing the lateral branches by 2m to leave a crown of a good form.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• Somerville And Savage Alderbourne Greenway Road Torquay TQ1 4NQ

  AT/2025/0286 Submitted 24 Sep 2025 99m away

  Removal of Ash x 2 overhanging garage at back back or property marked purple on sketch Holm Oak removal which is impeding the growth of a Yew tree with has a TPO marked Pink on the sketch Branch removal from Yew at back of property hanging over Fire Escape and roof of building. Marked Orange on Sketch

  Granted Trees

• 213 St Marychurch Road Torquay TQ1 3JT

  P/2021/0756 Submitted 11 Jun 2021 104m away

  Non Material Amendment to P/2018/0962: Amendment for installation of electric entrance to site.

  Refused Amendments 7 docs

• P/2026/0378 Granted

  Ground Floor 69 Belgrave Road Torquay TQ2 5HZ

  Change of use from commercial unit (Use Class E) to residential flat (Use Class C3) on ground floor.

  10 Jun 2026 Prior approval
• P/2026/0457 Awaiting decision

  Part 1st Floor 11 Palace Avenue Paignton TQ3 3EF

  Change of use from office space to dwellinghouse, including internal alterations.

  22 Jul 2026 Prior approval
• P/2026/0353 Granted

  Consented Telecommunications Site Walls Hill Road Car Park Walls Hill Road Babbacombe Torquay TQ1 3SX

  Installation of mast, antennas, dishes, cabinets and all ancillary development.

  1 Jun 2026 Prior approval
• P/2026/0220 Decided

  74 Laura Grove Paignton TQ3 2LN

  Construction of single-storey flat roof extension to rear, to include integrated roof light and patio doors.

  2 Apr 2026 Prior approval
• P/2026/0211 Granted

  40 Church Street Paignton TQ3 3AH

  Change of use from commercial premises (Use Class E) at ground and lower ground floor to one self-contained residential flat (Use Class C3).

  31 Mar 2026 Prior approval