12 Bolton Street Brixham TQ5 9DE

1. 8 Oct 2025

   Received by Torbay

2. 13 Oct 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 12 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 8 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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• 5 Bolton Street Brixham TQ5 9BZ

  AT/2023/0043 Submitted 13 Feb 2023 34m away

  Tree 1 Appears to be a sycamore, Tree 2 is a Blackthorn. I would like to apply on behalf of Jd wetherspoons full removal of trees as there interfering with building structure, cracks are evident in side elevation, which are significant with root damage to foundation.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Brixham Town Hall New Road Brixham TQ5 8TA

  P/2024/0399 Submitted 12 Jun 2024 73m away

  Reordering works to include: Reinstatement of Scala Hall main entrance with level access. Alterations to internal shop area to accommodate new access corridor. Installation of raised terrace to Market Street. Building fabric repairs.

  Granted Full applications 46 docs

• Brixham Town Hall New Road Brixham TQ5 8TA

  P/2024/0400 Submitted 12 Jun 2024 73m away

  Reordering works to include: Reinstatement of Scala Hall main entrance with level access. Alterations to internal shop area to accommodate new access corridor. Installation of raised terrace to Market Street. Building fabric repairs.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 44 docs

• Brixham Town Hall New Road Brixham TQ5 8TA

  P/2025/0554 Submitted 28 Aug 2025 77m away

  Non-material amendment relating to P/2024/0399. Amendments sought: Replacement of three single-leaf doors and blocking up an internal window.

  Granted Amendments Windows or glazing

• Brixham Town Hall New Road Brixham TQ5 8TA

  AT/2026/0176 Submitted 16 Jul 2026 80m away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~15 Sep

  Located in a strip of land at the rear of the car park, there is a mixture of Ash, Sycamore & Budlia. These will be removed to ground level. No trees are under a preservation order but are located within the conservation area.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• Co Operative Retail Services 16 Fore Street Brixham TQ5 8DS

  P/2021/0216 Submitted 23 Feb 2021 89m away

  Replacement roof mounted refrigeration plant & new louvres, replacement of window frames and redecoration (amended scheme received 01.07.2021).

  Granted Full applications Roofing Windows or glazing 13 docs

• P/2025/0768 Granted

  St Edmunds Hotel 25 Sands Road Paignton TQ4 6EG

  Change of use from guest house to dwelling.

  1 Dec 2025 Full applications
• P/2026/0532 Awaiting decision

  41 Totnes Road Paignton TQ4 5LA

  Change of use from ambulance offices (use class E) to residential institution as adult respite centre (use class C2) to include construction of single storey extension to rear and associated works.

  24 Aug 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0271 Withdrawn

  15 Scarborough Road Torquay TQ2 5UJ

  Change of use from C1 (guesthouse) to C4 (six-bed HMO) with no external alterations. Existing self-contained basement flat retained as C3 dwelling. No building works proposed.

  27 Apr 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0512 Awaiting decision

  33A New Road Brixham TQ5 8NB

  Change of use of garage to affordable residential unit. Alterations to fenestration.

  14 Aug 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0309 Refused

  The Rosewood 56 Belgrave Road Torquay TQ2 5HY

  Change of use of upper floors of property from C1 (guesthouse) to six-bedroom HMO. Basement and ground floor owner's accommodation remains unchanged. No external alterations.

  11 May 2026 Full applications