Churston Cottage Bascombe Road Brixham TQ5 0JS

1. 27 Aug 2025

   Received by Torbay

2. 29 Sep 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Feb 2026

   Decision issued: Refusal

4. 12 Aug 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.

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

• Churston Cottage Bascombe Road Brixham TQ5 0JS

  AT/2026/0016 Submitted 12 Jan 2026 15m away

  Monterey Cypress (T1) - Reduce the crown by approximately 2 metres on the eastern side only to correct the developing structural imbalance and to reduce the likelihood of further branch failure, supporting the tree's health and stability. All reduction cuts will be made back to appropriate lateral growth points, and no pruning wound will exceed 50 mm in diameter. All works will be undertaken in accordance with BS3998:2010 - Tree Work Recommendations, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. This selective reduction is necessary to maintain the tree's stability, structural integrity, and safety, especially following the recent stem failure and loss of shelter from neighbouring trees.

  Granted Trees

• Danescroft Bascombe Road Brixham TQ5 0JS

  AT/2026/0024 Submitted 19 Jan 2026 59m away

  T1/2/3 Monterey Cypress (group of 3) It is proposed to fell the three Monterey cypress trees within Group G1, leaving standing monoliths at approximately 1.5 metres above ground level to match the height and appearance of adjacent retained trees. The trees are highly exposed and have a history of limb failure during periods of high wind over the last 2 years. Ongoing branch loss presents an increasing risk to the client's property, neighbouring property, and the adjacent railway line.

  Refused Trees

• The Firs Brakeridge Close Brixham TQ5 0JU

  P/2026/0044 Submitted 23 Jan 2026 181m away

  Removal of existing conservatory, Single storey extension to North elevation , Single storey extension to West elevation, including part enclosed passage-breezeway, Single storey extension to East elevation, Increase in size of window on 1st floor East facing elevation, Harmonisation of façade materials and fenestration materials across existing and proposed, Replacement of redish roof tiles with grey roof tiles, Increase parking forecourt area from East drive area.

  Granted Householder Extension Roofing +1
  Small domestic

• Bascombe Court Bascombe Road Brixham TQ5 0JS

  AT/2023/0008 Submitted 12 Jan 2023 190m away

  The mixed broad-leafed woodland that the client manages has number of ash trees with all stages of ash dieback. The trees are very tall and near houses at the bottom of the woods. The best option would be to take out all the Ash trees leaving the other broad leaf species to strive. All procedures would be carried out to the BS3998 and dismantling would be done out of nesting season. Please see photo attached of works to be carried out.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 15 Warborough Road Brixham TQ5 0JY

  P/2026/0258 Submitted 23 Apr 2026 255m away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~22 Jul

  Construction of two storey extension to rear.

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension
  Domestic

• Graylings Bascombe Road Brixham TQ5 0JX

  AT/2026/0070 Submitted 2 Mar 2026 260m away

  T001 - 1 x Copper beech (Fagus sylvatica purpurea) - Reduce to tree in height from 13m to 11m not exceeding wounds of 75mm, and radial crown spread from 6.5m to 5m not exceeding wounds of 75mm. Crown raise tree to give a maximum clearance of 2.5 metres from the property. Justification for works - The tree has been reduced historically and has responded well resulting in limited amenity loss and a better relationship between tree and property.

  Refused Trees

• P/2026/0375 Granted

  43 Albany Road Paignton TQ3 1BZ

  Construction of single storey rear (N) and side (E) extension, front (S) canopies, associated landscaping works and retrospective shed and side (NW) window.

  10 Jun 2026 Householder
• P/2025/0731 Granted

  16 Vansittart Road Torquay TQ2 5BW

  External alterations including new boundary wall, entrance gates, front porch, replacement windows and landscaping works.

  17 Nov 2025 Householder
• 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