P/2026/0109

1. 26 Feb 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 31 Mar 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Jun 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.

This application sits outside the common categories, which can include county matters such as minerals and waste, works by statutory undertakers, demolition notifications and other less frequent procedures. The council record linked below sets out the specific procedure that applies, and the description above is taken directly from the published register.

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• AT/2026/0174 Awaiting decision

  Premier Inn Belgrave Road Torquay TQ2 5HE

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• AT/2026/0140 Granted

  Flat 1 Vernon Court Warren Road Torquay TQ2 5TR

  Tree 1 Holm Oak 16m (h) 110cm (d) Cut back to previous approved cut, reducing excessive regrowth down by 4m to old cut previous pruning points bringing height down to 12m and radius to 8m equating to a 20% reduction The radial spread will be 8metre post pruning Tree 2 Holm Oak (multi stem) 15m (h) Cut back to previous cut points, reducing excessive regrowth by 4m to previous cut points reducing overall height to 11m and radius to 7m equating to a 15% reduction The radial spread will be 7m post pruning Tree 3 Holm Oak 12m(h) 1m(d) Cut back to previous cut points, reducing excessive regrowth by 4m to previous points bringing height down to 8m and radius to 12.5m equating to 20% reduction. The radial spread will be 12.5m post pruning On all three trees no cutting any further than has previously been completed.

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• P/2023/0060 Granted

  Torre Abbey The Kings Drive Torquay TQ2 5JE

  Conservation repair of the gatehouse, south east and south west wings and courtyard 4 walls. Replace and reshape surfacing to the south apron (please see accompanying P/2023/0058).

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• P/2023/0058 Granted

  Torre Abbey The Kings Drive Torquay TQ2 5JE

  Conservation repair of the gatehouse, south east and south west wings and courtyard 4 walls. Replace and reshape surfacing to the south apron (please see accompanying P/2023/0060).

  17 Jan 2023 364m away Full applications
• P/2024/0194 Withdrawn

  Conway Court Hotel Warren Road Torquay TQ2 5TS

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  19 Mar 2024 367m away Lawful development
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  Variation of Condition on application P/2024/0459: Extension of second floor balcony to rear elevation. Condition: p1 - Approved Plans. Variation sought: Installation of spiral staircase from balcony to communal garden. Retrospective.

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