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

Torbay granted permission on 17 April 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.

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• Metropole Hotel Belgrave Road Torquay TQ2 5HN

  P/2019/1361 Submitted 31 Dec 2019 100 yards 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 100 yards 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 150 yards 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 150 yards 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  Withdrawn Full applications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 150 yards 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 200 yards away

  Change of use from guest house to HMO/apartment.

  Refused Full applications

• P/2026/0478 Granted

  First Floor Flat 8 Churchway Torquay TQ1 3NS

  Proposed loft conversion with dormer to rear and rooflight to the front.

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0342 Granted

  Unit D Westfield Business Park Long Road Paignton TQ4 7AU

  Replacement of window with fire door and glazed side panels and replacement doors. Removal of four parking spaces to install ramp access to fire doors and relocation of bike store.

  Received 27 May, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0374 Granted

  13 Greenover Road Brixham TQ5 9LY

  Construction of office/laundry extension.

  Received 10 Jun, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0489 Granted

  127B Reddenhill Road Torquay TQ1 3NY

  Change of use from tattoo studio to dog grooming salon.

  Received 4 Aug, published by the council 16 Aug 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0286 Refused

  3 The Strand Torquay TQ1 2AA

  Change of use of premises from Class E to a mixed use of Class E and hot food takeaway (Sui Generis) and retention of extractor flue and shop front (see adjoining application P/2026/0287). Retrospective.

  Received 30 Apr, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Full applications