Coastal Windows 179 Union Street Torquay TQ1 4BY

1. 14 Jan 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 25 Mar 2026

   Decision issued: Approval

3. 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.

Prior approval applications arise where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, such as larger home extensions, changes of use to housing or agricultural buildings. The council may only consider the specific matters set out in the rules, for example transport, flooding or appearance, and in many classes the work may proceed if the council does not respond within the deadline, commonly 56 days.

More on prior approval applications in our guide

• 244 - 246 Union Street Torquay TQ2 5QU

  P/2021/0399 Submitted 3 Mar 2021 28m away

  Demolition of rear extension and construction of two storey extension to form 2 x flats.

  Refused Full applications New dwelling Extension +1 15 docs

• 189 Union Street Torquay TQ1 4BY

  P/2021/0518 Submitted 29 Apr 2021 29m away

  Resubmission of planning case P/2009/1255 for change of use of basement workrooms to self contained flat.

  Refused Full applications 19 docs

• 242 Union Street Torquay TQ2 5QU

  P/2023/0121 Submitted 6 Feb 2023 29m away

  Shop fascia with short corner return to include integrated projecting sign.

  Granted Advertising 5 docs

• 242 Union Street Torquay TQ2 5QU

  P/2026/0171 Submitted 19 Mar 2026 29m away

  Change of use of commercial building (Class E) into 2 flats (Class C3).

  Granted Prior approval New dwelling
  Several homes

• Korean Martial Arts 37 Tor Hill Road Torquay TQ2 5RY

  P/2023/0105 Submitted 31 Jan 2023 68m away

  Conversion of derelict basement and small area of wasteland into two flats with outside garden space with associated windows and doors.

  Refused Full applications New dwelling Windows or glazing 24 docs
  Several homes

• 2 Magdalene Mews Magdalene Road Torquay TQ1 4AF

  P/2021/0604 Submitted 18 May 2021 84m away

  Change of use from Light industrial B1 to microbrewery B2.

  Granted Full applications 11 docs

• P/2026/0378 Granted

  Ground Floor 69 Belgrave Road Torquay TQ2 5HZ

  Change of use from commercial unit (Use Class E) to residential flat (Use Class C3) on ground floor.

  10 Jun 2026 Prior approval
• P/2026/0457 Awaiting decision

  Part 1st Floor 11 Palace Avenue Paignton TQ3 3EF

  Change of use from office space to dwellinghouse, including internal alterations.

  22 Jul 2026 Prior approval
• P/2026/0353 Granted

  Consented Telecommunications Site Walls Hill Road Car Park Walls Hill Road Babbacombe Torquay TQ1 3SX

  Installation of mast, antennas, dishes, cabinets and all ancillary development.

  1 Jun 2026 Prior approval
• P/2026/0220 Decided

  74 Laura Grove Paignton TQ3 2LN

  Construction of single-storey flat roof extension to rear, to include integrated roof light and patio doors.

  2 Apr 2026 Prior approval
• P/2026/0211 Granted

  40 Church Street Paignton TQ3 3AH

  Change of use from commercial premises (Use Class E) at ground and lower ground floor to one self-contained residential flat (Use Class C3).

  31 Mar 2026 Prior approval