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

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.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.

More on householder applications in our guide

• 13 Anthea Road Paignton TQ3 1JY

  P/2021/0182 Submitted 15 Feb 2021 45m 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 49m 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

• 164 Maidenway Road Paignton TQ3 2PT

  AT/2026/0069 Submitted 2 Mar 2026 153m 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

• 167 Marldon Road Paignton TQ3 3NB

  P/2025/0601 Submitted 23 Sep 2025 183m away

  Installation of 9m light wooden pole.

  Decided Telecoms

• 137 Maidenway Road Paignton TQ3 2PT

  P/2025/0708 Submitted 4 Nov 2025 190m away

  Alterations including roof extension and changes, fenestration changes and two-storey extension to form 4 additional residential flats, with balconies to 1st floor, formation of associated car parking and landscaping works.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Extension +1

• 23 And 23A Dolphin Crescent Paignton TQ3 1AE

  P/2023/0135 Submitted 7 Feb 2023 205m away

  Amalgamation of two flats into one dwelling. Replacement balustrading, replacement of window and door with sliding door. Formation of new driveway and access and associated works.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Windows or glazing 19 docs
  Domestic

• P/2026/0153 Withdrawn

  15 Mount Road Brixham TQ5 9SA

  Formation of flat roof first floor extension over existing extension at rear to include a juliet balcony.

  13 Mar 2026 Householder
• P/2025/0680 Granted

  12 Maple Road Brixham TQ5 0DG

  Single storey side extension (void below). New rear balcony with glass balustrading and new access steps to garden. New patio doors to rear, door replaced with window on SE elevation and new window on SW elevation.

  27 Oct 2025 Householder
• P/2026/0305 Granted

  39 Primley Park Paignton TQ3 3JS

  Construction of lower ground floor rear extension with roof terrace, lower ground floor pitched rear garden room and replacement of ground floor single storey side extension.

  8 May 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0405 Refused

  37 Kingsway Avenue Paignton TQ4 7AA

  Construction of single storey extension on front elevation (SW).

  26 Jun 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0230 Granted

  18 Thorne Park Road Torquay TQ2 6RX

  Construction of single storey combined side and rear extension.

  10 Apr 2026 Householder