118 Forest Road Torquay TQ1 4JY

1. 15 Jan 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 20 Jan 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 24 Mar 2026

   Decision issued: Approval

4. 12 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Torbay granted permission on 24 March 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.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Flat 1 88 Forest Road Torquay TQ1 4JX

  P/2026/0480 Submitted 3 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  79% historically approved · decision due ~28 Oct

  Conversion of garage including raising of roof height, and construction of single storey extension to rear including changes to fenestration and associated works.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Windows or glazing
  Small domestic

• 29 Studley Road Torquay TQ1 3JN

  P/2024/0664 Submitted 27 Sep 2024 100 yards away

  Construction of annexe to replace garage to rear.

  Granted Householder 10 docs
  Domestic

• Flat 1 88 Forest Road Torquay TQ1 4JX

  P/2026/0207 Submitted 31 Mar 2026 100 yards away

  Certificate of lawfulness for proposed use: conversion of garage including increase in height, the construction of single storey extension to rear, fenestration changes and associated works.

  Refused Lawful development Extension Windows or glazing
  Small domestic

• 19 Shirburn Road Torquay TQ1 3JL

  P/2026/0270 Submitted 27 Apr 2026 150 yards away

  Formation of parking space to front (part-retrospective).

  Refused Householder
  Domestic

• 25 Studley Road Torquay TQ1 3JN

  AT/2021/0252 Submitted 21 Jul 2021 150 yards away

  T1 Aspen TPO ref 2002.21. Approx height of 20m. This tree is situated on the grounds of The Pines, St Marychurch road but grows over 2-3 properties on Studley road. Applying for permission to reduce the tree by 3-4 meters back to growth points to lighten the weight on the lateral limbs and remove the sail. The tree is situated about 2-3 meters from a old retaining wall in the garden of 23 Studley road with a drop of 8ft. The tree has been worked on several times in the past.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• The Pines 78 St Marychurch Road Torquay TQ1 3HG

  AT/2025/0272 Submitted 8 Sep 2025 150 yards away

  T010 - Aspen - section fell to ground level.

  Granted Trees

• P/2026/0415 Refused

  Badgers Run Heath Road Brixham TQ5 9AU

  Certificate of lawfulness for proposed: formation of garden room in rear garden.

  Received 6 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0564 Awaiting decision

  30 Lutyens Drive Paignton TQ3 3LA

  Alterations to existing conservatory, including replacement of roof.

  Received 8 Sep, published by the council 23 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0561 Awaiting decision

  18 Greenway Road Brixham TQ5 0LR

  Certificate of Lawfulness for formation of rear extension, alterations to windows and doors, updated entrance and patio areas, installation of solar PV panels and green roof, and associated works.

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0412 Granted

  South Devon Magistrates Court Union Street Torquay TQ1 4BP

  Certificate of lawfulness for existing operations undertaken to convert the building to form 14 residential apartments (as approved under P/2022/0969).

  Received 3 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0360 Refused

  479 Babbacombe Road Torquay TQ1 1HL

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

  Received 4 Jun, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Lawful development