Living Coasts Beacon Quay Torquay TQ1 2BG

1. 28 Nov 2025

   Received by Torbay

2. 12 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 23 January 2026, 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

• Living Coasts Beacon Quay Torquay Devon TQ1 2BG

  P/2009/1257 Submitted 3 Dec 2009 37m away

  Installation of non illuminated hand painted timber sign

  Granted Advertising 4 docs

• Living Coasts Beacon Quay Torquay TQ1 2BG

  P/2026/0422 Submitted 7 Jul 2026 46m away

  75% historically approved · decision due ~17 Sep

  Installation of 4 x windows and associated shutters to ground floor west elevation. (Retrospective)

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing

• Beacon Cove Parkhill Road Torquay TQ1 2EP

  P/2024/0741 Submitted 28 Oct 2024 120m away

  Non-Material amendment relating to P/2019/1023. Amendment sought: Condition 19 to read: Prior to commencement of construction of any holiday unit hereby approved it shall be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority how continuous, unfettered access along the path from Beacon Quay car park, along the northern edge of the former Living Coasts site and into Beacon Cove would be secured for use by occupiers of the holiday units hereby approved and the mechanisms for securing this continuous and unfettered access put in place to serve the development for its lifetime.

  Refused Amendments

• Beacon Cove Parkhill Road Torquay TQ1 2EP

  P/2024/0742 Submitted 28 Oct 2024 120m away

  Non-material amendment relating to P/2019/1023. Amendment sought: Condition 4 to read; Prior to commencement of construction of any holiday unit hereby approved a Construction Management Plan shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. This shall clearly identify all risks to ecology and the Marine environment and measures to mitigate any likely impacts. The approved Statement shall be adhered to throughout the construction period. The Statement shall provide for: (1) Identification of parking of vehicles of site operatives and visitors. (2) Positions for loading and unloading of plant and materials. (3) Location of site compound for storage of all plant and materials used in constructing the development. (4) The erection and maintenance of security hoarding including decorative displays and facilities for public viewing, where appropriate. (5) Facilities for wheel washing. (6) Detailed measures to control the emission of all material, liquids, dust and dirt during construction particularly in relation to impact on the quality of seawater. (7) Details of a scheme for recycling/disposing of waste resulting from construction works. (8) Lighting plan confirming minimal light spill to landward side of the development. (9) Hours of construction to be restricted to daylight hours only.

  Refused Amendments

• Sea Whispers Vane Hill Road Torquay TQ1 2BZ

  AT/2021/0157 Submitted 28 Apr 2021 180m away

  Evergreen Oak (G1) - Reduce height to adjacent hedge level (approx.4m), (see annotated photographs) The subject trees are not old enough to be protected under the area TPO1967.01. Impact of the proposed works to the local amenity and wider landscape will be negligible.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Blue Hayes Parkhill Road Torquay TQ1 2DQ

  P/2021/0264 Submitted 4 Mar 2021 228m away

  Variation of Conditions in relation to P/2018/1060: Condition P1 - Amendments to plans & design changes.

  Granted Amendments 9 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