49 Shiphay Lane Torquay TQ2 7DF

1. 4 Sep 2025

   Received by Torbay

2. 22 Oct 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 12 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 17 December 2025, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Torbay took a median of 62 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Torbay for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

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

• 2 Shiphay Manor Drive Torquay Devon TQ2 7DZ

  P/2010/0674 Submitted 17 Jun 2010 90m away

  Non material amendment - new bay windows; repositioning of rooflights; modifications to proposed windows and rooflights, timber cladding - application P/2008/0598/PA

  Granted Amendments Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 6 docs

• 46 Shiphay Park Road Torquay TQ2 7DQ

  P/2021/0349 Submitted 25 Mar 2021 104m away

  Conversion of garage and raising of garage roof height.

  Granted Householder 16 docs
  Domestic

• 14 Oak Park Close Torquay TQ2 7DE

  P/2021/0384 Submitted 31 Mar 2021 123m away

  Loft conversion & extension to include roof alterations, dormer to rear & Velux windows. Formation of first floor extension over existing flat roof to rear with addition of decking to side.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +2 10 docs
  Domestic

• Torquay Boys Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive Torquay TQ2 7EL

  AT/2026/0135 Submitted 20 May 2026 193m away

  T1 - Sweet Chestnut - Reduce the east (E) primary branch of the sweet chestnut that has sustained damage from the failed branch back to a suitable pruning point / point of origin in accordance with current arboricultural best practice. Remove damaged, torn, or fractured wood as necessary to leave a sound finished pruning wound. All material will be left on site. The FSC have also been made aware of these works. The proposed reduction of the damaged east primary branch is intended to lessen end-weight and reduce mechanical loading on the compromised structure, thereby mitigating the likelihood of further branch failure while retaining the branch for the long term where reasonably practicable. The extent of reduction has been specified to maintain sufficient live crown and preserve the existing branch framework and natural crown form in accordance with good arboricultural practice. Retention of the branch also allows the longitudinal split and associated wound features to develop as valuable habitat components, contributing to the tree?s ecological value and potential for habitat development over time. The works therefore seek to achieve an appropriate balance between risk management, tree retention, structural stability, and habitat conservation.

  Granted Trees

• 21 Oak Park Avenue Torquay TQ2 7DB

  P/2021/0674 Submitted 1 Jun 2021 206m away

  Formation of single storey extension to rear.

  Granted Householder Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 31 Oak Park Avenue Torquay TQ2 7DB

  P/2025/0751 Submitted 26 Nov 2025 234m away

  Replacement of existing porch and garage with hipped wraparound extension to front (S) and side (W), demolition of rear (N) conservatory and construction of rear hipped extension, alterations to existing decking/patio area and extension to existing driveway.

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition
  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