Planning application
P/2026/0118
Seabury Hotel 11 Manor Road Torquay TQ1 3JX
Proposal
Variation of condition in relation to P/2023/0721 (Demolition of existing hotel building and erection of 14 residential apartments, and associated parking and landscaping.): Condition P1 - (approved plans). Variation sought: amendments to scheme, including simplification of elevations and roof form, reduction in visual complexity and articulation, reposition of cycle storage, adjusted parking layout & revised apartment layouts.
As published by the council, reference P/2026/0118
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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27 Feb 2026
Received by Torbay
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31 Mar 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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30 Jun 2026
Decision issued: Approval
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1 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
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.
About amendments applications
How this application type works
An amendment application changes a permission that already exists. Non-material amendments cover small adjustments with no wider effect, while minor material amendments, usually made by varying a condition, allow modest design changes without a fresh application. Anything beyond that needs a new permission, so the scope here is deliberately narrow.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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AT/2021/0210 Granted
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T1 - ASh Fraxinus Excelsior This is a group of 5 small ash trees. They are self-seeded in the boundary hedge. They are growing over the property and starting to touch the roof. The crowns are looking sparse and showing signs of ash dieback. The car park is busy with people visiting residients and as the ash trees die they wll becombe dangerous. If one failed could cause injury or damage to properties. We would like to dismantle the trees to ground level and let the hedge grow in their place to keep the green aesthetics for both residents and neighbours.
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P/2021/0756 Refused
213 St Marychurch Road Torquay TQ1 3JT
Non Material Amendment to P/2018/0962: Amendment for installation of electric entrance to site.
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P/2025/0812 Granted
Ground Floor Flat 5 Abbey Mews Greenway Road Torquay TQ1 4NJ
Conversion of two one-bedroom flats to single dwelling (retrospective). [Revised site location plan rec'd 05/06/2026]
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AT/2026/0167 Awaiting decision
Abbeywood House Cary Park Torquay TQ1 3NH
Beech T1, T2 and T3 - Lift branches over the road to a minimum height of 5.2?m (standard UK highway clearance for vehicle routes). Lift branches over the pavement to a minimum height of 2.1?m (standard pedestrian clearance). Remove or shorten only branches that obstruct safe passage or visibility, in accordance with the Highways Act 1980, s 154. Pruning to follow BS 3998: 2010 ? prune to suitable secondary growth points, avoid excessive thinning, and retain group structure. The Beech group is producing low lateral growth that obstructs the public highway, affecting safe pedestrian and vehicle movement. The landowner is required to prevent vegetation from endangering or obstructing highway users. The proposed works restore statutory clearance and are reasonable, proportionate, and consistent with BS 3998 and NTSG principles.
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P/2023/0141 Granted
10 York Crescent Torquay TQ1 3SH
Two-storey side extension, new access steps to rear and additional parking
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P/2025/0752 Withdrawn
The Old Town Hall Babbacombe Road Torquay TQ1 3JR
Isolated damp proofing behind existing dry linings internally. Lead weathering to isolated pediments to prevent water penetration. Roof repairs. Velux replacement where existing is leaking.
Other amendments applications
In Torbay
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P/2025/0765 Withdrawn
9 Links Close Brixham TQ5 0JF
Variation of condition in relation to P/2022/0468 (Extension and renovation of dwelling. Replacement of attached garage with new detached garage, with annex space above.): Condition P1 - (Approved plans). Variation sought: Detached Garage - i) redesign of internal layout, ii) new window openings - a) additional of rooflight to NE elevation (opaque glass with max 15cm opening -780 x 980 Velux Rooflight : ), b) two triangle shaped windows to NW elevation - first floor level (fixed closed) and c) window to NW elevation - ground floor. iii) removal of window to SE elevation iv) change of position of entrance door on ground floor.
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P/2026/0452 Awaiting decision
31 Grosvenor Close Torquay TQ2 7LB
Variation of conditions in relation to P/2020/1252 (Proposed single storey rear extension, removal of side steps, and roof alterations inc. loft conversion and associated works.): Conditions P1 - (Approved Plans) & 01 - (Window Height on South West Elevation). Variation sought: Window alterations, including amendments to allow for obscure glazing for windows below 1.7m cill height to SW elevation. Removal of existing steps and construction of new steps and retaining wall. (Retrospective).
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P/2026/0174 Refused
119 Primley Park Paignton TQ3 3JX
Non-material Amendment to P/2021/0190. Amendments sought: Repositioning of rooflights to the dwelling and garage, Minor adjustments to garage fenestration, Redistribution of the L-shaped garage footprint, Installation of solar panels to roof, Installation of small enclosure to house associated solar equipment along western boundary.
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P/2026/0023 Granted
Land At Preston Down Road Paignton
Variation of conditions in relation to P/2022/0820 (Construction of 101 dwellings including a mix of 1,2,3 and 4 bedroom homes (30 affordable) together with new means of access, landscaping, public open space, play area and associated works on two fields north and south of Preston Down Road. [Revised plans received 30 November 2022]): Condition P1 - Approved Plans, 03 - Flood Risk and Drainage Assessment, 04 - Finish Floor Levels, Datum Levels, 24 - Hard and Soft Landscaping & 33 - Low Carbon Development. Variation sought: Vary plans and conditions as part of a house-type swap.
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P/2026/0433 Awaiting decision
44 Fore Street Torquay TQ1 4LX
Variation of conditions in relation to P/2024/0432 (Extension and reconfiguration of mixed-use residential-commercial building to six apartments. Existing commercial space to be retained.): Condition P1- (Approved plans) & 04 - (Joinery). Variation sought: revised drawings to reflect design amendments (retrospective) and retention of heritage-style uPVC windows.