P/2026/0102

1. 20 Feb 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 12 May 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 3 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Approval

4. 1 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

• AT/2026/0141 Granted

  Woodfield Court Higher Woodfield Road Torquay TQ1 2LD

  Boundary Trees on Lower Woodfield Road T1 & T2 - 2 - Yew trees, T3 -1 - Turkey Oak and T4 & T5 - 2 - Holm Oaks located along the boundary adjacent to Lower Woodfield Road Crown lift to provide a vertical clearance of approximately 5.6 metres between ground level and the lowest foliage tips, pruning secondary and sub-lateral branch growth only, to achieve suitable highway regulations clearance. All works shall retain the natural form of the crown and avoid the creation of large pruning wounds. Individual pruning wounds shall not exceed 60 mm in diameter. T6 -1 - Mature Turkey Oak Remove 2 - dead branches overhanging the road, pruning back to suitable growth points. Dead branch Individual pruning wounds shall not exceed 60 mm in diameter. T7 - 1 - Austrian Pine Crown lift by removing the lowest primary branch to provide a vertical clearance of approximately 5.6 metres above road level, pruning back to the main stem to achieve highway regulation height. Reduce 1 - lateral primary branch overhanging the road & overhead BT Cable by removing approximately 2.0 metres from the branch tips, pruning back to suitable growth points. All works shall retain the natural form of the crown and avoid the creation of large pruning wounds. Individual pruning wounds shall not exceed 60 mm in diameter. Boundary Tree on Higher Woodfield Road T8 - 1 - Common Pear Tree Crown lift to provide a vertical clearance of approximately 5.6 metres above road level, pruning secondary and sub-lateral branch growth only, to achieve regulation highway height clearance. All works shall retain the natural form of the crown and avoid the creation of large pruning wounds. Individual pruning wounds shall not exceed 40 mm in diameter. All works to be carried out in accordance with BS 39982010 Tree Work - Recommendations. Justification and reasons for work within the attached document

  26 May 2026 48m away Trees
• P/2024/0600 Granted

  Hermosa Cottage Higher Woodfield Road Torquay TQ1 2LB

  Single storey extension and alterations (Retrospective).

  2 Sep 2024 71m away Householder
• P/2026/0008 Refused

  Land At Higher Woodfield Road Torquay

  Construction of 3-storey 4-bed dwelling with amenity space to front and rear.

  7 Jan 2026 128m away Full applications
• AT/2021/0209 Withdrawn

  Merton Lodge Middle Lincombe Road Torquay TQ1 2NE

  Notice of intent: T1 - holm oak - reduce to previous points minor reduction G2 - holm oak and yews - reduce by up to 50 percent T2 - holm oak - upto 50 percent reduction T3, T4, T6 & T7 - reduction of upto 50 percent T10 - clean wonds from wind damage T11 - remove T9 - cut back to boundary 75 percent plus reduction (will discuss with neighbours Works to be carried out Sept 21 - March 22

  10 Jun 2021 162m away Trees
• AT/2023/0012 Granted

  522 Babbacombe Road Torquay TQ1 1HH

  Please see Aspect Tree Consultancy document 05894 TPO Applic 9.1.23 for details of work to be undertaken and reasons for the proposed works.

  17 Jan 2023 182m away Trees
• AT/2024/0231 Granted

  Singleton Manor Singleton Higher Woodfield Road Torquay TQ1 2LE

  G11 (nearest to T10) - Monterey Pine overhanging land by 6mtrs at Singleton Gardens which is next door to Singleton Manor. Its the Lowest hanging branch which needs trimming. Branch is approx. 15ft high from floor level. Branches above this have been trimmed as well as the branches below approx. 5/6 branches. See photos. Branch is approx. 3mtrs from tree trunk to wall at Singleton Gardens and overhanging by approx. 6mtrs into Singleton Gardens.

  30 Aug 2024 212m away Trees

• P/2026/0139 Granted

  Millbank Solsbro Road Torquay TQ2 6PF

  First floor extension on south west elevation (rear).

  9 Mar 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0333 Refused

  71 Penwill Way Paignton TQ4 5JQ

  Installation of first floor terrace/balcony to rear of dwelling, including glass balustrading and privacy screening.

  14 May 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0184 Granted

  7 Quinta Close Torquay TQ1 3RW

  Two storey side extension, rear single storey extension, alterations to existing patio and associated works.

  23 Mar 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0176 Granted

  3 Ferrers Green Brixham TQ5 0LF

  Construction of extension to rear with decking area and creation of porch to front.

  20 Mar 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0010 Granted

  Swincliffe Gabwell Hill Torquay TQ1 4TW

  Formation of single-storey side extension to create annexe.

  8 Jan 2026 Householder