Pavement O/S 118 Union Street Torquay TQ2 5QB

1. 30 Sep 2025

   Received by Torbay

2. 9 Oct 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 1 Dec 2025

   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.

Advertisement consent controls signs, hoardings and other adverts. The council may only judge two things: amenity, meaning the effect on the appearance of the building and area, and public safety, chiefly whether a sign distracts road users or obstructs sight lines. Other planning considerations, such as competition between businesses, do not apply.

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• Pavement O/S 118 Union Street Torquay TQ2 5QB

  P/2025/0617 Submitted 30 Sep 2025 0m away

  The installation of 1x BT Street Hub and removal of associated BT payphones. (See accompanying AD P/2025/0618)

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• 122 - 126 Union Street Torquay TQ2 5QB

  P/2021/0846 Submitted 19 Jul 2021 25m away

  Replacement of roof top plant with safety barrier and external light fitting above existing doors.

  Granted Full applications 15 docs

• 132 - 134 Union Street Torquay TQ2 5QB

  P/2021/0408 Submitted 7 Apr 2021 46m away

  Installation of free standing advertising unit (FSU), containing back to back digital displays.

  Granted Advertising 10 docs

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  P/2025/0651 Submitted 13 Oct 2025 98m away

  First floor of property to be converted into flat accommodation.

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  AT/2026/0231 Submitted 25 Aug 2026 118m away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~20 Oct

  T1 - Dead tree in the rear garden, species unknown. The tree is located in the garden of KISMET, close to the boundary with the neighbouring property. It is the dead tree shown in the attached photographs. Proposed works: Fell/remove T1 to ground level. Reason for works: The tree appears to be dead and is close to the neighbouring property/boundary. Removal is proposed because of concern that the tree may collapse and cause property damage or a safety risk.

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  P/2024/0229 Submitted 5 Apr 2024 131m away

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• P/2026/0530 Awaiting decision

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