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Summerhill Higher Lincombe Road Torquay TQ1 2EX

Granted Torbay P/2025/0826 Householder Application

Works: Extension Windows or glazing Small domestic

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Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Formation of single-storey orangery to rear, alterations to fenestration at ground and first floor level on east elevation & internal alterations.

As published by the council, reference P/2025/0826

Application record

Reference
P/2025/0826
Type
Householder Application
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Approval
Received
19 Dec 2025
Validated
7 Jan 2026
Decided
26 Feb 2026
Ward
Wellswood
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
TQ1 2EX

Site history

Applications at this address on the Torbay register

This site has had 4 applications since 2025: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • P/2026/0513 Awaiting decision

    Summerhill Higher Lincombe Road Torquay TQ1 2EX

    Demolition and replacement of extension to front to include roof conversion and installation of raised platform and replacement 1.8m fence to rear.

    Submitted 14 Aug 2026 Householder
  • P/2026/0479 Awaiting decision

    Summerhill Higher Lincombe Road Torquay TQ1 2EX

    Non-Material Amendment to P/2025/0826. Amendments sought: Amendments to footprint of approved Orangery, simplified garden steps, omission of windows on rear and east elevation.

    Submitted 3 Aug 2026 Amendments
  • AT/2026/0092 Granted

    Summerhill Higher Lincombe Road Torquay TQ1 2EX

    T12 & T13 - 2x Monterey Cypress - Crown lift by removing primary, secondary and sub-lateral branch growth, to provide a vertical clearance of approximately 5.60 m between ground level and the lowest foliage tips, thereby achieving the desired clearance over the road. Individual pruning wounds shall not exceed 100 mm in diameter in accordance with BS 39982010 Tree Work - Recommendations. Remove dead or broken branches and stubs left from previous tree pruning operations, where such material exceeds 20 mm in diameter. T10 - 1x Beech Tree Crown reduce the tree overall by pruning back to the previous pruning points, whilst retaining the main framework and natural shape of the crown, thereby maintaining a high proportion of the foliage-bearing structure. Reduce the height of the tree by approximately 2.0 metres, leaving a final overall height of approximately 8.0 metres. Reduce the radial crown spread by approximately 2.0 metres, leaving a final radial spread of approximately 8.0 metres at all compass points. Individual final pruning wounds shall not exceed 40 mm in diameter. T16 - 1x Beech Tree Crown lift over the driveway only by removing secondary and sub-lateral branch growth, to provide a vertical clearance of approximately 6.0 metres between ground level and the lowest foliage tips, thereby achieving the desired clearance. All works shall retain the natural form of the crown and avoid the creation of large pruning wounds. Individual pruning wounds shall not exceed 40 mm in diameter. All arisings to be removed from site and returned to a Devon Tree Services depot for recycling, leaving the area safe, clean, and tidy. TPO & Conservation Area Application -Justification Statement The proposed tree works form part of an ongoing cyclical management programme aimed at maintaining the long term health, structural integrity and safe retention of the tree stock. Continued on JS25.03.26. See attached.

    Decided 26 May 2026 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 19 Dec 2025

    Received by Torbay

  2. 7 Jan 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 26 Feb 2026

    Decision issued: Approval

  4. 12 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Cases linked to this one on the register

1 later application on the register refers to this one:

  • P/2026/0479 Awaiting decision

    Summerhill Higher Lincombe Road Torquay TQ1 2EX

    Non-Material Amendment to P/2025/0826. Amendments sought: Amendments to footprint of approved Orangery, simplified garden steps, omission of windows on rear and east elevation.

    Submitted 3 Aug 2026 Amendments

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Narracotts Architecture Ltd. Agent, an architecture practice registered in Torquay

Active · incorporated 2003 · Torquay

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Documents

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What this grant of permission means

Torbay granted permission on 26 February 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.

About householder applications

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

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  • Summerhill Higher Lincombe Road Torquay TQ1 2EX

    P/2026/0479 Submitted 3 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    82% historically approved · decision due ~5 Oct

    Non-Material Amendment to P/2025/0826. Amendments sought: Amendments to footprint of approved Orangery, simplified garden steps, omission of windows on rear and east elevation.

    Awaiting decision Amendments Extension Windows or glazing

  • Summerhill Higher Lincombe Road Torquay TQ1 2EX

    P/2026/0513 Submitted 14 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    88% historically approved · decision due ~29 Oct

    Demolition and replacement of extension to front to include roof conversion and installation of raised platform and replacement 1.8m fence to rear.

    Awaiting decision Householder Extension Demolition
    Small domestic

  • Summerhill Higher Lincombe Road Torquay TQ1 2EX

    AT/2026/0092 Submitted 25 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    T12 & T13 - 2x Monterey Cypress - Crown lift by removing primary, secondary and sub-lateral branch growth, to provide a vertical clearance of approximately 5.60 m between ground level and the lowest foliage tips, thereby achieving the desired clearance over the road. Individual pruning wounds shall not exceed 100 mm in diameter in accordance with BS 39982010 Tree Work - Recommendations. Remove dead or broken branches and stubs left from previous tree pruning operations, where such material exceeds 20 mm in diameter. T10 - 1x Beech Tree Crown reduce the tree overall by pruning back to the previous pruning points, whilst retaining the main framework and natural shape of the crown, thereby maintaining a high proportion of the foliage-bearing structure. Reduce the height of the tree by approximately 2.0 metres, leaving a final overall height of approximately 8.0 metres. Reduce the radial crown spread by approximately 2.0 metres, leaving a final radial spread of approximately 8.0 metres at all compass points. Individual final pruning wounds shall not exceed 40 mm in diameter. T16 - 1x Beech Tree Crown lift over the driveway only by removing secondary and sub-lateral branch growth, to provide a vertical clearance of approximately 6.0 metres between ground level and the lowest foliage tips, thereby achieving the desired clearance. All works shall retain the natural form of the crown and avoid the creation of large pruning wounds. Individual pruning wounds shall not exceed 40 mm in diameter. All arisings to be removed from site and returned to a Devon Tree Services depot for recycling, leaving the area safe, clean, and tidy. TPO & Conservation Area Application -Justification Statement The proposed tree works form part of an ongoing cyclical management programme aimed at maintaining the long term health, structural integrity and safe retention of the tree stock. Continued on JS25.03.26. See attached.

    Granted Trees

  • Olde Court Higher Lincombe Road Torquay TQ1 2EX

    AT/2022/0333 Submitted 8 Dec 2022 50 yards away

    T1: To reduce Dead or dying limb from 1 Mature yew tree. Dying stem to be target pruned down to where new growth starts making tree safe and more aesthetically pleasing.

    Granted Trees 7 docs

  • 7 Ashleigh Court Torquay TQ1 2LW

    P/2021/0323 Submitted 18 Mar 2021 100 yards away

    Formation of two storey side extension & new entrance to side.

    Granted Householder Extension 17 docs
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  • South Ridge Middle Lincombe Road Torquay TQ1 2NE

    AT/2026/0233 Submitted 28 Aug 2026 100 yards away

    80% historically approved · decision due ~27 Oct

    T1 - cedar. Reduce the lateral spread/end-loading on 3 x low limbs on the west side of the tree by 2.5m, from 9.5m to 7m.

    Awaiting decision Trees

In Torbay

  • P/2026/0476 Granted

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    Roof conversion with installation of rooflights to front and construction of a rear dormer.

    Received 30 Jul, published by the council 12 Aug 2026 Householder
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    Received 29 Jul, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Householder
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    12 Barcombe Road Paignton TQ3 1PY

    Formation of first floor extension to front.

    Received 21 Sep, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Householder
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    Formation of single-storey side & rear extension with partial demolition of existing conservatory.

    Received 21 Sep, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Householder
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    16 Sanders Road Brixham TQ5 8PL

    Demolition of existing conservatory, formation of single-storey side & rear extensions, raising flat roof sections by 200mm, installation of 2no. rooflights and construction of 2no. decked areas.

    Received 14 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Householder