P/2026/0157

1. 13 Mar 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 30 Apr 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 1 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.

This application is with Torbay for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• AT/2022/0322 Granted

  6 Windsor Close Windsor Road Torquay TQ1 1TA

  We are seeking permission to reduce the height of the tree to the level that it has previously been trimmed and to remove a couple of branches that have died, we have had a couple of branches break off during high winds, reducing the height should eliminate this problem and also remove the risk of damage to overhead cables that pass across our property and are currently below one or two of the trees branches.

  26 Nov 2022 161m away Trees
• P/2023/0085 Refused

  Ground Floor Flat 11 Victoria Road Torquay TQ1 1HU

  Construction of vertical extension to the rear of the property to create a second-floor one-bedroom flat in the existing roof space and new extension

  26 Jan 2023 265m away Full applications
• P/2024/0575 Granted

  Barclay Court Hotel 29 Castle Road Torquay TQ1 3BB

  Change of use from hotel to residential use, including exterior alteration and construction of entrance gate.

  23 Aug 2024 288m away Full applications
• AT/2026/0170 Awaiting decision

  Flat 1 St Ives Court Furzehill Road Torquay TQ1 3JG

  T001- Pine Proposed Works: Reduce the western (left-hand) lateral crown by approximately 2.0-2.5 metres back to suitable secondary growth to reduce end weight and rebalance the crown whilst retaining the tree's natural form. Remove the single lower lateral limb overhanging the garden (approximately 200mm diameter at the point of removal). Remove any dead, damaged or broken branches encountered during the works. All pruning to be undertaken in accordance with BS3998:2010 - Tree Work - Recommendations. Reason for Works: To reduce the dominance and leverage of the extended lateral limb, improve crown balance and lessen the visual impact over the garden whilst retaining the tree as a significant landscape feature. The removal of the lower limb will improve clearance beneath the canopy and facilitate ongoing garden use and maintenance. The proposed works represent routine arboricultural management and are not intended to adversely affect the long-term health or amenity value of the tree.

  8 Jul 2026 312m away Trees
• AT/2022/0340 Granted

  15 St Marychurch Road Torquay TQ1 3HY

  G001: Mixed Species x 20, Fell all small growth including (and treat with eco plugs where possible) self seeded sycamore and holm oaks from boundary wall extending 2-3m inwards from highway, Localised pruning of extended growth into clearance zone, Remove deadwood, Sever ivy at base. This is for highways compliance and to create a investigation channel for boundary wall T001: Sycamore (Acer Pseudoplantus), Fell tree and treat stump with eco plugs. Tree will never reach potential as it will need comntiual maintenance for highways compliance due to excessive lean and suppressed by mature holm oak

  14 Dec 2022 317m away Trees
• P/2021/0388 Refused

  60 Thurlow Road Torquay TQ1 3EG

  Construction of single dwelling within rear gardens. (Resubmission of application P/2019/0879).

  1 Apr 2021 336m away Full applications

• P/2026/0241 Granted

  78 Fleet Street Torquay TQ2 5EB

  Conversion to Banking Hub. New shopfront and installation of external ATM. Installation of new cowls to shopping centre roof and replacement of existing condenser. (See accompanying AD P/2026/0242).

  15 Apr 2026 Full applications
• P/2025/0782 Granted

  Land North Of Long Road Paignton

  Construction of 1,997sqm retail unit (class E(a)), 186sqm coffee shop / restaurant (flexible Class E(b) and/or sui generis), with 136 space car park to include 10 bay EV charging facility, new service and emergency access road, landscaping and associated works.

  4 Dec 2025 Full applications
• P/2026/0320 Refused

  Curtilage Of Norwegian Wood Hollacombe Lane Paignton TQ3 2DT

  Construction of single detached house (self build) within curtilage of property.

  15 May 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0317 Granted

  62 Braddons Hill Road East Torquay TQ1 1HF

  Convert bed and breakfast property to standard residential dwelling.

  14 May 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0444 Awaiting decision

  Fernleaf Bakers Hill Brixham TQ5 0BS

  Conversion of 4 bedroom single dwelling into 3 x 1 bedroom flats.

  15 Jul 2026 Full applications