Admiral Swimming Centre Higher Ranscombe Road Brixham TQ5 9HF

1. 28 Aug 2024

   Received by Torbay

2. 18 Nov 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 6 Dec 2024

   Decision issued: Prior Approval Granted

4. 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.

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

• Brixham Rugby Football Club Astley Park Rea Barn Road Brixham TQ5 9ED

  P/2024/0766 Submitted 6 Nov 2024 79m away

  Operation of temporary holiday site.

  Granted

• Brixham Community College Higher Ranscombe Road Brixham TQ5 9HF

  P/2025/0584 Submitted 12 Sep 2025 142m away

  75% historically approved · decision due ~5 Dec

  Creation of Artificial Grass Pitch with perimeter fencing, hardstanding, storage, floodlights, access footpath and topsoil bund.

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• 24 Higher Ranscombe Road Brixham TQ5 9HF

  P/2024/0565 Submitted 19 Aug 2024 150m away

  Two storey side extension, single storey rear extension incorporating new pitched roof at rear to replace flat roofs. Alterations to front vehicular and pedestrian access. Eaves of proposed extension to line through with the existing eaves. Render wall finish.

  Granted Householder Extension
  Small domestic

• 24 Higher Ranscombe Road Brixham TQ5 9HF

  P/2021/0380 Submitted 31 Mar 2021 150m away

  Formation of two storey side extension & single storey extension to rear with pitched roof. Alterations to front vehicular & pedestrian access.

  Granted Householder Extension Roofing 16 docs
  Small domestic

• 67 Rea Barn Road Brixham TQ5 9ED

  P/2024/0641 Submitted 20 Sep 2024 164m away

  Certificate of Lawfulness for Proposed Use: 1) Hipped to gable roof, 2) Formation of flat roof rear dormer to southern elevation, 3) Insertion of obscurely glazed and fixed window to eastern elevation.

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer Windows or glazing

• 20 Edinburgh Road Brixham TQ5 9PH

  P/2026/0354 Submitted 1 Jun 2026 180m away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~27 Jul

  Formation of single-storey rear extension.

  Awaiting decision Prior approval Extension
  Small domestic

• 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