The Derwent Hotel 22 - 42 Belgrave Road Torquay TQ2 5HS

1. 26 Jan 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 13 Mar 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 17 Apr 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.

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

• Metropole Hotel Belgrave Road Torquay TQ2 5HN

  P/2019/1361 Submitted 31 Dec 2019 81m away

  Internal alterations and refurbishment, removal of internal walls, creation of en-suite bedrooms, replacement of heating, water, ventilation and drainage systems. Minor external alterations, removal of previous rear extension, removal of skylight over stairs with infilling of roof and provision for new soil pipes and extract ventilation terminals. New Windows to North East Elevation.

  Decided Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 36 docs

• Metropole Hotel Belgrave Road Torquay TQ2 5HN

  P/2019/1362 Submitted 31 Dec 2019 81m away

  Internal alterations and refurbishment, removal of internal walls, creation of en-suite bedrooms, replacement of heating, water, ventilation and drainage systems. Minor external alterations, removal of previous rear extension, removal of skylight over stairs with infilling of roof and provision for new soil pipes and extract ventilation terminals.

  Decided Heritage and listed buildings Extension 35 docs

• The Rosewood 56 Belgrave Road Torquay TQ2 5HY

  P/2026/0309 Submitted 11 May 2026 144m away

  Change of use of upper floors of property from C1 (guesthouse) to six-bedroom HMO. Basement and ground floor owner's accommodation remains unchanged. No external alterations.

  Refused Full applications

• 15 Scarborough Road Torquay TQ2 5UJ

  P/2026/0271 Submitted 27 Apr 2026 150m away

  Change of use from C1 (guesthouse) to C4 (six-bed HMO) with no external alterations. Existing self-contained basement flat retained as C3 dwelling. No building works proposed.

  Withdrawn Full applications
  Domestic

• Rear Of 18 Lucius Street Torquay TQ2 5UW

  P/2024/0458 Submitted 2 Jul 2024 155m away

  Installation of fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatius.

  Decided Telecoms 3 docs

• 62 Belgrave Road Torquay TQ2 5HY

  P/2025/0744 Submitted 21 Nov 2025 165m away

  Change of use from guest house to HMO/apartment.

  Refused Full applications

• P/2025/0768 Granted

  St Edmunds Hotel 25 Sands Road Paignton TQ4 6EG

  Change of use from guest house to dwelling.

  1 Dec 2025 Full applications
• P/2026/0532 Awaiting decision

  41 Totnes Road Paignton TQ4 5LA

  Change of use from ambulance offices (use class E) to residential institution as adult respite centre (use class C2) to include construction of single storey extension to rear and associated works.

  24 Aug 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0271 Withdrawn

  15 Scarborough Road Torquay TQ2 5UJ

  Change of use from C1 (guesthouse) to C4 (six-bed HMO) with no external alterations. Existing self-contained basement flat retained as C3 dwelling. No building works proposed.

  27 Apr 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0512 Awaiting decision

  33A New Road Brixham TQ5 8NB

  Change of use of garage to affordable residential unit. Alterations to fenestration.

  14 Aug 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0309 Refused

  The Rosewood 56 Belgrave Road Torquay TQ2 5HY

  Change of use of upper floors of property from C1 (guesthouse) to six-bedroom HMO. Basement and ground floor owner's accommodation remains unchanged. No external alterations.

  11 May 2026 Full applications