Pavement Opp. 9 Strand Torquay TQ1 2AA

1. 1 Dec 2025

   Received by Torbay

2. 5 Jan 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 15 Apr 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.

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• Pavement Opp. 9 Strand Torquay TQ1 2AA

  P/2025/0770 Submitted 1 Dec 2025 0m away

  Installation of 1x BT Street Hub and the removal of associated BT phone kiosk. (See accompanying AD P/2025/0771)

  Refused Full applications

• 7, 7A, 8, 9, 10, 10A, 11, 11A, 12, 13 And 14 The Strand Torquay And 43, 45, 47 And 55, 57, 59 The Terrace, Torquay

  P/2026/0238 Submitted 14 Apr 2026 48m away

  75% historically approved · decision due ~11 Sep

  Redevelopment including demolition of site and partial demolition and alterations to No.8 The Strand to form a hotel (Use Class C1) comprising a building of up to six storeys with rooftop bar / restaurant, ground floor commercial spaces (Use Class E(a) and (b)) along with public realm, highways works, infrastructure, landscaping and associated works. (See accompanying LB P/2026/0239).

  Awaiting decision Full applications Demolition
  Major scheme

• 8 The Strand Torquay

  P/2026/0239 Submitted 14 Apr 2026 48m away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~7 Aug

  Alterations to the building including partial demolition of external structures and the roof, internal walls and features including associated works to adjoining structures. Construction of additional storey to roof, formation of new windows and new doors to the northern elevation. Removal of ATM machine and creation of new entry on the south (front) elevation. (See accompanying MPA P/2026/0238).

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Demolition Windows or glazing

• Ladbrokes 1 Vaughan Parade Torquay TQ2 5EG

  P/2026/0111 Submitted 26 Feb 2026 67m 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

• Ladbrokes 1 Vaughan Parade Torquay TQ2 5EG

  P/2026/0357 Submitted 2 Jun 2026 73m away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~28 Aug

  Change of exterior signage. Internal works to include boarding and plastering to ceiling, replacing suspended polystyrene one. One small partition wall removed, and another added to rearrange toilets. (see accompanying Planning application P/2026/0111).

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings

• 4 The Strand Torquay TQ1 2AB

  P/2023/0030 Submitted 11 Jan 2023 82m 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

• 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

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  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