Planning application
P/2026/0122
The White House 42 - 44 The Terrace Torquay TQ1 1DE
Proposal
Non-material amendment relating to P/2025/0552. Amendment sought: description to note reduction from six apartments to five apartments & substitute drawing plan 2501-102B with 2501-102D
As published by the council, reference P/2026/0122
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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2 Mar 2026
Received by Torbay
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3 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Refusal
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1 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What refusal means
The process from here
The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.
Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.
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
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P/2026/0287 Granted
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Consent for illuminated fascia sign and illuminated projecting hanging sign (see adjoining application P/2026/0286).
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P/2026/0286 Awaiting decision
3 The Strand Torquay TQ1 2AA
Change of use of premises from Class E to a mixed use of Class E and hot food takeaway (Sui Generis) and retention of extractor flue and shop front (see adjoining application P/2026/0287). Retrospective.
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P/2026/0238 Awaiting decision
7, 7A, 8, 9, 10, 10A, 11, 11A, 12, 13 And 14 The Strand Torquay And 43, 45, 47 And 55, 57, 59 The Terrace, Torquay
Redevelopment including demolition of site and partial demolition and alterations to No.8 The Strand to form a hotel (Use Class C1) comprising a building of up to six storeys with rooftop bar / restaurant, ground floor commercial spaces (Use Class E(a) and (b)) along with public realm, highways works, infrastructure, landscaping and associated works. (See accompanying LB P/2026/0239).
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P/2026/0239 Awaiting decision
8 The Strand Torquay
Alterations to the building including partial demolition of external structures and the roof, internal walls and features including associated works to adjoining structures. Construction of additional storey to roof, formation of new windows and new doors to the northern elevation. Removal of ATM machine and creation of new entry on the south (front) elevation. (See accompanying MPA P/2026/0238).
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P/2026/0111 Awaiting decision
Ladbrokes 1 Vaughan Parade Torquay TQ2 5EG
Change of use from a former betting shop (sui generis) to a public house (sui generis) with changes to external signage (see accompanying Listed Building application P/2026/0357).
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P/2026/0357 Awaiting decision
Ladbrokes 1 Vaughan Parade Torquay TQ2 5EG
Change of exterior signage. Internal works to include boarding and plastering to ceiling, replacing suspended polystyrene one. One small partition wall removed, and another added to rearrange toilets. (see accompanying Planning application P/2026/0111).
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.