54 Palace Avenue Paignton TQ3 3HF

1. 18 Feb 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 16 Mar 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 25 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Refusal

4. 1 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• Norbreck Guest House 35 New Street Paignton TQ3 3HL

  P/2025/0792 Submitted 9 Dec 2025 33m away

  77% historically approved · decision due ~17 Feb

  Change of use from guest house to four self contained apartments.

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling

• 42 Palace Avenue Paignton TQ3 3HF

  P/2019/1135 Submitted 26 Oct 2019 50m away

  Conversion of dwelling to form 4 self-contained homes.

  Granted Full applications 11 docs
  Domestic

• 38 - 40 Palace Avenue Paignton TQ3 3HB

  P/2019/1158 Submitted 29 Oct 2019 62m away

  Change of Use from B1(a) Office to C3 Dwellings.

  Granted Prior approval 22 docs

• 38 - 40 Palace Avenue Paignton TQ3 3HB

  P/2023/0228 Submitted 10 Mar 2023 64m away

  Variation of Conditions in relation to P/2019/1157. (Proposed alterations to facilitate conversion to residential use.) Conditions: P1 - Approved Plans, 01 - Window & Door Details, 02 - Parking Provision, 03 - Materials, 04 - Bicycle Storage, 05 - Refuse Storage. Variations sought: amendment of boundary treatment, parking layout and materials. Addition of solar panels.

  Granted Amendments Windows or glazing 34 docs

• 1 New Street Paignton TQ3 3HL

  P/2023/0094 Submitted 27 Jan 2023 119m away

  Alterations to boundary fence and wall at rear.

  Refused Full applications 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 28 Totnes Road Paignton TQ4 5JZ

  AT/2026/0181 Submitted 21 Jul 2026 123m away

  Large Bay Tree has grown between both properties now touching both and is far too large for where it is situated. 11m tall 0.92cm diameter at base to be dismantled down to ground level due to encroachment on both properties

  Decided Trees

• P/2026/0422 Granted

  Living Coasts Beacon Quay Torquay TQ1 2BG

  Installation of 4 x windows and associated shutters to ground floor west elevation. (Retrospective)

  7 Jul 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0157 Granted

  4-6 Berachah Road Torquay TQ1 3AX

  Retention of part of commercial unit, currently vacant store areas, and conversion of remaining area to two-bedroom flat with associated facilities.

  13 Mar 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0381 Granted

  St Michael's Academy Fisher Street Paignton TQ4 5EW

  Retention of temporary classrooms previously approved under application ref: P/2025/0399 until January 2028.

  12 Jun 2026 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