Dingwood Huxtable Hill Torquay TQ2 6RN

1. 19 Dec 2025

   Received by Torbay

2. 14 Jan 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 6 Mar 2026

   Decision issued: Approval

4. 12 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.

More on householder applications in our guide

• Fairfield West Huxtable Hill Torquay TQ2 6RN

  AT/2025/0351 Submitted 21 Nov 2025 82m away

  T1 - Beech - Crown lift by approximately 2 metres removing up to 30 minor secondary branches to provide clearnance while retaining a natural and balanced form. T2 - Beech - Lateral reduction of the crown by 1-2 metres to leave an approximate final spread of 6 metres with all pruning cuts made back to suitable growth points. T3 - Holm Oak - Lateral crown reduction by up to 1 metre leaving an approximate final spread of 5 metres, maintaining natural shape and tree health. Justification for proposed works. T1 - Beech - The tree has developed low-hanging branches with excessive lateral weight increasing the risk of branch failure. A minor crown lift will help reduce loading stress while improving clearance and maintaining tree health and form. The proposed works are proportional and preventative. T2 - Beech - The crown is growing in close proximity to the building with lateral spread approaching the structure. Selective lateral reduction will prevent future conflict with the property, minimise risk of damage and maintain a safe management distance while retaining the tree's natural shape. T3 - Holm Oak - This tree is also spreading toward the building and requires a light lateral reduction to prevent obstruction and potential contact with the structure. The work is preventative and intended to avoid future damage, shading and maintenance issues. All works are minimal, sympathetic and designed to retain natural form while preventing future structural or safety-related issues. The works are considered appropriate tree management rather than aesthetic alteration.

  Granted Trees

• St Omer Care Home Greenway Road Torquay TQ2 6JE

  AT/2024/0302 Submitted 25 Oct 2024 138m away

  Fell dead maple

  Granted Trees

• 58 Burridge Road Torquay TQ2 6LY

  P/2021/0278 Submitted 9 Mar 2021 151m away

  Extension at 1st floor level over existing kitchen extension.

  Granted Householder Extension 11 docs
  Domestic

• 39 Burridge Road Torquay Devon TQ2 6LZ

  P/2010/0545 Submitted 18 May 2010 158m away

  Demolition works; 2 storey extension at side to 2 flats; internal works to up grade living spaces to form 2 maisonettes; alterations to garden and parking

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Extension +1 7 docs
  Several homes

• 33 St Matthews Road Torquay TQ2 6JA

  AT/2021/0347 Submitted 21 Sep 2021 176m away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~19 Nov

  Fell fraxinus (ash) on the front road side of clients property. The ash tree overhangs the road and public foot path with a high volume of traffic. The tree a multi stem small tree with ash die back and is visible from Mathews road the tree has low Amenity We are applying to fell the tree to remove risk of tree failure over path road ahead private garden. All tree work will be carried out to bs3998. The client intendeds to replant on the property. Proposal of a replacement lime tree in the same location to the ash tree.

  Awaiting decision Trees 2 docs

• 2 Thorne Park Road Torquay TQ2 6RX

  P/2021/0662 Submitted 1 Jun 2021 227m away

  Lean-to porch and sun lobby on front elevation, first-floor dormer window, and additional storey over existing single-storey wing.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 19 docs
  Small domestic

• P/2026/0153 Withdrawn

  15 Mount Road Brixham TQ5 9SA

  Formation of flat roof first floor extension over existing extension at rear to include a juliet balcony.

  13 Mar 2026 Householder
• P/2025/0680 Granted

  12 Maple Road Brixham TQ5 0DG

  Single storey side extension (void below). New rear balcony with glass balustrading and new access steps to garden. New patio doors to rear, door replaced with window on SE elevation and new window on SW elevation.

  27 Oct 2025 Householder
• P/2026/0305 Granted

  39 Primley Park Paignton TQ3 3JS

  Construction of lower ground floor rear extension with roof terrace, lower ground floor pitched rear garden room and replacement of ground floor single storey side extension.

  8 May 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0405 Refused

  37 Kingsway Avenue Paignton TQ4 7AA

  Construction of single storey extension on front elevation (SW).

  26 Jun 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0230 Granted

  18 Thorne Park Road Torquay TQ2 6RX

  Construction of single storey combined side and rear extension.

  10 Apr 2026 Householder