Priory Cottages Beach Road Paignton TQ4 6AY

1. 1 Dec 2025

   Received by Torbay

2. 12 Feb 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 17 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Approval

4. 12 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Torbay granted permission on 17 June 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 4 Berry Square Kernou Road Paignton TQ4 6AZ

  P/2021/0653 Submitted 11 May 2021 50 yards away

  Change of use from guest house to dwelling.

  Granted Full applications 8 docs
  Domestic

• Priory Towers Hotel 21 Esplanade Road Paignton TQ4 6BE

  P/2022/1325 Submitted 9 Dec 2022 50 yards away

  Establishment of use of flats 1,2,3,4,5,10,11,12 and 14 as residential properties.

  Granted Lawful development New dwelling 14 docs

• 2 Beach Road Paignton TQ4 6AY

  P/2025/0272 Submitted 9 May 2025 50 yards away

  79% historically approved · decision due ~19 Aug

  Internal alterations to increase existing HMO from 8 to 12 Bedrooms.

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• Squires Restaurant 71 Torbay Road Paignton TQ4 6AJ

  P/2026/0045 Submitted 26 Jan 2026 100 yards away

  79% historically approved · decision due ~30 Jul

  Change of use of property from cafe/restaurant (Class E) to Adult Gaming Centre (Sui Generis).

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• 12 Garfield Road Paignton TQ4 6AU

  P/2026/0382 Submitted 12 Jun 2026 150 yards away

  79% historically approved · decision due ~7 Sep

  Change of use from guest house to residential dwelling.

  Awaiting decision Full applications
  Domestic

• 1 Garfield Road Paignton TQ4 6AU

  P/2023/0083 Submitted 25 Jan 2023 150 yards away

  Construction of integral bin store, alterations to rear and side extensions of Flat 2, part retrospective

  Granted Full applications Extension 11 docs

• P/2026/0415 Refused

  Badgers Run Heath Road Brixham TQ5 9AU

  Certificate of lawfulness for proposed: formation of garden room in rear garden.

  Received 6 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0564 Awaiting decision

  30 Lutyens Drive Paignton TQ3 3LA

  Alterations to existing conservatory, including replacement of roof.

  Received 8 Sep, published by the council 23 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0561 Awaiting decision

  18 Greenway Road Brixham TQ5 0LR

  Certificate of Lawfulness for formation of rear extension, alterations to windows and doors, updated entrance and patio areas, installation of solar PV panels and green roof, and associated works.

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0412 Granted

  South Devon Magistrates Court Union Street Torquay TQ1 4BP

  Certificate of lawfulness for existing operations undertaken to convert the building to form 14 residential apartments (as approved under P/2022/0969).

  Received 3 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0360 Refused

  479 Babbacombe Road Torquay TQ1 1HL

  Certificate of lawfulness existing: for building as HMO with 8 bedsits, two kitchens & two bathrooms.

  Received 4 Jun, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Lawful development