157 Southfield Avenue Paignton TQ3 1JX

1. 16 Feb 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 2 Apr 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 May 2026

   Decision issued: Approval

4. 12 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Torbay granted permission on 21 May 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.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 13 Anthea Road Paignton TQ3 1JY

  P/2021/0182 Submitted 15 Feb 2021 50 yards away

  Formation of driveway & alterations to boundary wall treatment. (Revised plan received 31.05.21)

  Granted Householder 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 163 Southfield Avenue Paignton TQ3 1JX

  P/2022/1346 Submitted 19 Dec 2022 50 yards away

  Raising of ridge height and dormer roof extensions to create 2 additional bedrooms, alterations to front porch and alterations to fenestration.

  Refused Householder Extension Loft or dormer +2 14 docs
  Small domestic

• 162 Southfield Avenue Paignton TQ3 1JX

  P/2021/0679 Submitted 3 Jun 2021 100 yards away

  Two storey extension to side.

  Granted Householder Extension 18 docs
  Domestic

• 149 Maidenway Road Paignton TQ3 2PT

  P/2021/0672 Submitted 1 Jun 2021 150 yards away

  Single storey extension to rear to form bedroom.

  Decided Prior approval Extension 3 docs
  Small domestic

• 164 Maidenway Road Paignton TQ3 2PT

  AT/2026/0069 Submitted 2 Mar 2026 150 yards away

  Job Spec: T1 Beech (Neighbours tree but part of the group): - Crown reduction on the NE (facing house) aspect of canopy focusing on long over extended lateral, shortening by up to 2m in places keeping the natural form of the canopy. - Removal of 3 lower branches back to main stem no bigger than 100mm in diameter. Pre-pruning dimensions - W 12m H 18M - Post pruning W 10m - H18m T2 Beech: - Crown reduction on the NE (facing house) aspect of canopy focusing on long over extended lateral, shortening by up to 2m in places keeping the natural form of the canopy. - Removal of 3 lower branches back to main stem no bigger than 80mm in diameter. Pre-pruning dimensions W 12m H 18m Post Pruning - W 10m H 18m T3 Beech: - Crown reduction on the NE (facing house) aspect of canopy focusing on long over extended lateral, shortening by up to 2m in places keeping the natural form of the canopy. - Removal of 3 lower branches back to main stem no bigger than 100mm in diameter. Pre pruning dimensions W 12m H 18m Post-pruning - W 10m H 18m To achieve a clearance of 4m from garden level. Reasons: To shorten over extended branches towards dwelling, minimal small branch removal from the lower canopy to get a bit more natural light within the property without disrupting the natural shape of the canopy.

  Granted Trees
  Domestic

• 9 Miranda Road Paignton TQ3 1LE

  P/2021/0812 Submitted 8 Jul 2021 150 yards away

  Variation of Condition relating to application P/2020/0645 (Allowed on Appeal). Appeal Condition: 02 - Accordance with Plans. Amendment sought: increase in footprint by 20 square metres, alterations to roofscape including additional dormer, addition of a porch, and reconfiguration of parking provision.

  Granted Amendments Extension Loft or dormer 16 docs
  Small domestic

• P/2026/0476 Granted

  75 North View Road Brixham TQ5 9TS

  Roof conversion with installation of rooflights to front and construction of a rear dormer.

  Received 30 Jul, published by the council 12 Aug 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0474 Granted

  50 Westhill Avenue Torquay TQ1 4LQ

  Installation of tiered patio, to replace existing raised patio to rear.

  Received 29 Jul, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0585 Awaiting decision

  12 Barcombe Road Paignton TQ3 1PY

  Formation of first floor extension to front.

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0586 Awaiting decision

  2 Helford Drive Paignton TQ4 7NJ

  Formation of single-storey side & rear extension with partial demolition of existing conservatory.

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0441 Granted

  16 Sanders Road Brixham TQ5 8PL

  Demolition of existing conservatory, formation of single-storey side & rear extensions, raising flat roof sections by 200mm, installation of 2no. rooflights and construction of 2no. decked areas.

  Received 14 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Householder