3 The Strand Torquay TQ1 2AA

1. 8 Oct 2025

   Received by Torbay

2. 29 Oct 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 24 Mar 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.

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.

More on advertising applications in our guide

• 4 The Strand Torquay TQ1 2AB

  P/2023/0030 Submitted 11 Jan 2023 4m away

  Change of use of ancillary floors above former Bank to 6 Flats (description of works amended 23 February 2023)

  Decided Prior approval New dwelling 18 docs
  Several homes

• 3 The Strand Torquay TQ1 2AA

  P/2026/0287 Submitted 30 Apr 2026 6m away

  Consent for illuminated fascia sign and illuminated projecting hanging sign (see adjoining application P/2026/0286).

  Granted Advertising

• 3 The Strand Torquay TQ1 2AA

  P/2026/0286 Submitted 30 Apr 2026 6m away

  75% historically approved · decision due ~8 Jul

  Change of use of premises from Class E to a mixed use of Class E and hot food takeaway (Sui Generis) and retention of extractor flue and shop front (see adjoining application P/2026/0287). Retrospective.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing

• The White House 42 - 44 The Terrace Torquay TQ1 1DE

  P/2026/0122 Submitted 2 Mar 2026 47m away

  Non-material amendment relating to P/2025/0552. Amendment sought: description to note reduction from six apartments to five apartments & substitute drawing plan 2501-102B with 2501-102D

  Refused Amendments New dwelling
  Several homes

• The White House 42 - 44 The Terrace Torquay TQ1 1DE

  P/2025/0552 Submitted 27 Aug 2025 47m away

  Internal alterations to convert internal office space to form six apartments.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling
  Several homes

• Ladbrokes 1 Vaughan Parade Torquay TQ2 5EG

  P/2026/0111 Submitted 26 Feb 2026 56m away

  75% historically approved · decision due ~4 May

  Change of use from a former betting shop (sui generis) to a public house (sui generis) with changes to external signage (see accompanying Listed Building application P/2026/0357).

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• P/2026/0530 Awaiting decision

  Marsh Toyota 59 Totnes Road Paignton TQ3 3RE

  Illuminated and non-illuminated signage, including 1 x pylon sign, 2 x fascia signs & 1 x welcome sign.

  21 Aug 2026 Advertising
• P/2026/0470 Awaiting decision

  59 Totnes Road Paignton TQ3 3RE

  Illuminated signage to replace existing, including 2 x emblems, 2 x brand lettering, 1 x dealership name lettering and 1 x totem.

  28 Jul 2026 Advertising
• P/2026/0125 Granted

  Harbour Light Restaurant North Quay Roundham Road Paignton TQ4 6DU

  Illuminated and non-illuminated replacement signage & external lighting.

  2 Mar 2026 Advertising
• P/2026/0450 Awaiting decision

  70 Windsor Road Torquay TQ1 1SZ

  Installation of four signs, including illuminated and non-illuminated signboard.

  20 Jul 2026 Advertising
• P/2026/0436 Awaiting decision

  31 Babbacombe Road Torquay TQ1 3SB

  Installation of 1 x illuminated fascia sign with integrated projecting hologram display (Retrospective).

  13 Jul 2026 Advertising