P/2026/0008

1. 7 Jan 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 9 Mar 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 22 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Refusal

4. 1 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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• P/2024/0600 Granted

  Hermosa Cottage Higher Woodfield Road Torquay TQ1 2LB

  Single storey extension and alterations (Retrospective).

  2 Sep 2024 60m away Householder
• P/2026/0102 Granted

  Greyridge Higher Woodfield Road Torquay TQ1 2LB

  Erection of single storey timber summerhouse to the southeast side of the property.

  20 Feb 2026 128m away Householder
• AT/2026/0141 Granted

  Woodfield Court Higher Woodfield Road Torquay TQ1 2LD

  Boundary Trees on Lower Woodfield Road T1 & T2 - 2 - Yew trees, T3 -1 - Turkey Oak and T4 & T5 - 2 - Holm Oaks located along the boundary adjacent to Lower Woodfield Road Crown lift to provide a vertical clearance of approximately 5.6 metres between ground level and the lowest foliage tips, pruning secondary and sub-lateral branch growth only, to achieve suitable highway regulations 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 60 mm in diameter. T6 -1 - Mature Turkey Oak Remove 2 - dead branches overhanging the road, pruning back to suitable growth points. Dead branch Individual pruning wounds shall not exceed 60 mm in diameter. T7 - 1 - Austrian Pine Crown lift by removing the lowest primary branch to provide a vertical clearance of approximately 5.6 metres above road level, pruning back to the main stem to achieve highway regulation height. Reduce 1 - lateral primary branch overhanging the road & overhead BT Cable by removing approximately 2.0 metres from the branch tips, pruning back to suitable growth points. All works shall retain the natural form of the crown and avoid the creation of large pruning wounds. Individual pruning wounds shall not exceed 60 mm in diameter. Boundary Tree on Higher Woodfield Road T8 - 1 - Common Pear Tree Crown lift to provide a vertical clearance of approximately 5.6 metres above road level, pruning secondary and sub-lateral branch growth only, to achieve regulation highway height 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 works to be carried out in accordance with BS 39982010 Tree Work - Recommendations. Justification and reasons for work within the attached document

  26 May 2026 173m away Trees
• P/2026/0158 Granted

  Ridgeway Heights Ridgeway Road Torquay TQ1 2ND

  Removal and replacement of existing combustible external wall elements with new non-combustible and associated works.

  13 Mar 2026 178m away Full applications
• P/2026/0360 Awaiting decision

  479 Babbacombe Road Torquay TQ1 1HL

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

  4 Jun 2026 184m away Lawful development
• AT/2023/0012 Granted

  522 Babbacombe Road Torquay TQ1 1HH

  Please see Aspect Tree Consultancy document 05894 TPO Applic 9.1.23 for details of work to be undertaken and reasons for the proposed works.

  17 Jan 2023 225m away Trees

• P/2026/0241 Granted

  78 Fleet Street Torquay TQ2 5EB

  Conversion to Banking Hub. New shopfront and installation of external ATM. Installation of new cowls to shopping centre roof and replacement of existing condenser. (See accompanying AD P/2026/0242).

  15 Apr 2026 Full applications
• P/2025/0782 Granted

  Land North Of Long Road Paignton

  Construction of 1,997sqm retail unit (class E(a)), 186sqm coffee shop / restaurant (flexible Class E(b) and/or sui generis), with 136 space car park to include 10 bay EV charging facility, new service and emergency access road, landscaping and associated works.

  4 Dec 2025 Full applications
• P/2026/0320 Refused

  Curtilage Of Norwegian Wood Hollacombe Lane Paignton TQ3 2DT

  Construction of single detached house (self build) within curtilage of property.

  15 May 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0317 Granted

  62 Braddons Hill Road East Torquay TQ1 1HF

  Convert bed and breakfast property to standard residential dwelling.

  14 May 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0444 Awaiting decision

  Fernleaf Bakers Hill Brixham TQ5 0BS

  Conversion of 4 bedroom single dwelling into 3 x 1 bedroom flats.

  15 Jul 2026 Full applications