Norbreck Guest House 35 New Street Paignton TQ3 3HL

1. 9 Dec 2025

   Received by Torbay

2. 23 Dec 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 1 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 17 February 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

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• 54 Palace Avenue Paignton TQ3 3HF

  P/2026/0095 Submitted 18 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  Change of use from C1 Hotel to Sui Generis House of Multiple Occupation.

  Refused Full applications

• 42 Palace Avenue Paignton TQ3 3HF

  P/2019/1135 Submitted 26 Oct 2019 50 yards away

  Conversion of dwelling to form 4 self-contained homes.

  Granted Full applications 11 docs
  Domestic

• 38 - 40 Palace Avenue Paignton TQ3 3HB

  P/2019/1158 Submitted 29 Oct 2019 100 yards away

  Change of Use from B1(a) Office to C3 Dwellings.

  Granted Prior approval 22 docs

• 38 - 40 Palace Avenue Paignton TQ3 3HB

  P/2023/0228 Submitted 10 Mar 2023 100 yards away

  Variation of Conditions in relation to P/2019/1157. (Proposed alterations to facilitate conversion to residential use.) Conditions: P1 - Approved Plans, 01 - Window & Door Details, 02 - Parking Provision, 03 - Materials, 04 - Bicycle Storage, 05 - Refuse Storage. Variations sought: amendment of boundary treatment, parking layout and materials. Addition of solar panels.

  Granted Amendments Windows or glazing 34 docs

• 28 Totnes Road Paignton TQ4 5JZ

  AT/2026/0181 Submitted 21 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  Large Bay Tree has grown between both properties now touching both and is far too large for where it is situated. 11m tall 0.92cm diameter at base to be dismantled down to ground level due to encroachment on both properties

  Decided Trees

• 1 New Street Paignton TQ3 3HL

  P/2023/0094 Submitted 27 Jan 2023 150 yards away

  Alterations to boundary fence and wall at rear.

  Refused Full applications 8 docs
  Small domestic

• P/2026/0478 Granted

  First Floor Flat 8 Churchway Torquay TQ1 3NS

  Proposed loft conversion with dormer to rear and rooflight to the front.

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0342 Granted

  Unit D Westfield Business Park Long Road Paignton TQ4 7AU

  Replacement of window with fire door and glazed side panels and replacement doors. Removal of four parking spaces to install ramp access to fire doors and relocation of bike store.

  Received 27 May, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0374 Granted

  13 Greenover Road Brixham TQ5 9LY

  Construction of office/laundry extension.

  Received 10 Jun, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0489 Granted

  127B Reddenhill Road Torquay TQ1 3NY

  Change of use from tattoo studio to dog grooming salon.

  Received 4 Aug, published by the council 16 Aug 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0286 Refused

  3 The Strand Torquay TQ1 2AA

  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.

  Received 30 Apr, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Full applications