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242 Union Street Torquay TQ2 5QU

Granted Torbay P/2026/0171 Prior approval or notification

Works: New dwelling Several homes

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Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Change of use of commercial building (Class E) into 2 flats (Class C3).

As published by the council, reference P/2026/0171

Application record

Reference
P/2026/0171
Type
Prior approval or notification
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Approval
Received
19 Mar 2026
Validated
19 Mar 2026
Decided
17 Jun 2026
Ward
Tormohun
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
TQ2 5QU

Site history

Applications at this address on the Torbay register

This site has had 2 applications since 2023: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • P/2023/0121 Granted

    242 Union Street Torquay TQ2 5QU

    Shop fascia with short corner return to include integrated projecting sign.

    Decided 10 Mar 2023 Advertising

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 19 Mar 2026

    Received by Torbay

  2. 17 Jun 2026

    Decision issued: Approval

  3. 1 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

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Atticus Planning Limited Agent, a planning consultancy registered in Plymouth

Active · incorporated 2021 · Plymouth

30 applications on PlanIndex · across 7 councils · 100% granted

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Documents

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Documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Torbay granted permission on 17 June 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About prior approval applications

Prior approval applies where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, leaving the council only the specific matters the rules name, commonly within 56 days. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • 242 Union Street Torquay TQ2 5QU

    P/2023/0121 Submitted 6 Feb 2023 50 yards away

    Shop fascia with short corner return to include integrated projecting sign.

    Granted Advertising 5 docs
  • 244 - 246 Union Street Torquay TQ2 5QU

    P/2021/0399 Submitted 3 Mar 2021 50 yards away

    Demolition of rear extension and construction of two storey extension to form 2 x flats.

    Refused Full applications New dwelling Extension +1 15 docs
  • Coastal Windows 179 Union Street Torquay TQ1 4BY

    P/2026/0020 Submitted 14 Jan 2026 50 yards away

    Conversion of an empty commercial property into a residential unit.

    Granted Prior approval
  • 189 Union Street Torquay TQ1 4BY

    P/2021/0518 Submitted 29 Apr 2021 50 yards away

    Resubmission of planning case P/2009/1255 for change of use of basement workrooms to self contained flat.

    Refused Full applications 19 docs
  • Korean Martial Arts 37 Tor Hill Road Torquay TQ2 5RY

    P/2023/0105 Submitted 31 Jan 2023 50 yards away

    Conversion of derelict basement and small area of wasteland into two flats with outside garden space with associated windows and doors.

    Refused Full applications New dwelling Windows or glazing 24 docs
    Several homes
  • 161 Union Street Torquay Devon TQ1 4BX

    P/2010/1325 Submitted 2 Dec 2010 100 yards away

    Change of use from night club to indoor childrens play facility

    Granted Full applications 6 docs

In Torbay

  • P/2026/0378 Granted

    Ground Floor 69 Belgrave Road Torquay TQ2 5HZ

    Change of use from commercial unit (Use Class E) to residential flat (Use Class C3) on ground floor.

    Received 10 Jun, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Prior approval
  • P/2026/0457 Awaiting decision

    Part 1st Floor 11 Palace Avenue Paignton TQ3 3EF

    Change of use from office space to dwellinghouse, including internal alterations.

    Received 22 Jul, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Prior approval
  • P/2026/0353 Granted

    Consented Telecommunications Site Walls Hill Road Car Park Walls Hill Road Babbacombe Torquay TQ1 3SX

    Installation of mast, antennas, dishes, cabinets and all ancillary development.

    Received 1 Jun, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Prior approval
  • P/2026/0220 Decided

    74 Laura Grove Paignton TQ3 2LN

    Construction of single-storey flat roof extension to rear, to include integrated roof light and patio doors.

    Received 2 Apr, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Prior approval
  • P/2026/0211 Granted

    40 Church Street Paignton TQ3 3AH

    Change of use from commercial premises (Use Class E) at ground and lower ground floor to one self-contained residential flat (Use Class C3).

    Received 31 Mar, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Prior approval