3 St Margarets Close Torquay TQ1 4NR

1. 30 Mar 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 12 May 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 2 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Approval

4. 1 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

• Buildingcontrol: 26.04434 (Plans Approved Conditionally)

Torbay granted permission on 2 July 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.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Elmtree House 4 St Margarets Road Torquay TQ1 4NW

  AT/2021/0223 Submitted 29 Jun 2021 68m away

  Rear Garden Area of Elm Tree, 4 St Margaret's Road; T1 - X1 Turkey Oak Tree - Crown lift secondary branch growth only up to approximately x7.0 metres from ground level to achieve the desired vertical clearance above the adjacent properties & garden area. Part reduce back branches growing out over the 4, St Margaret's Rd by removing approximately x2.5 metres from branch tips while retaining the main framework & shape of the crown & therefore a high proportion of the foliage bearing structure. Final pruning cuts will not exceed 30 mm in diameter. All pruning cuts to be made at suitable growth points. All works carried out to BS 3998:2010 Tree Works Recommendation

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Garden Flat Villa Pax Priory Road Torquay TQ1 4NY

  P/2022/1374 Submitted 23 Dec 2022 88m away

  Restoration of two 1 bed flats back into 3/4 bedroom single dwelling, removal of stairwell extension, addition of windows to ground and first floor.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Extension +1 13 docs
  Domestic

• Badgers Set 2 St Margarets Road Torquay TQ1 4NW

  AT/2023/0050 Submitted 20 Feb 2023 109m away

  Tall leylandii in corner of garden by gate, removal to ground level to allow more light into the garden and reduced maintenance Not protected by a TPO however we are on the very edge of the St Mary Church conservation area

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Masonic Hall Rear Of 1 St Margarets Road Torquay TQ1 4NW

  P/2025/0525 Submitted 18 Aug 2025 122m away

  Construction of flat roofed, single storey extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• Ground Floor Flat 5 Abbey Mews Greenway Road Torquay TQ1 4NJ

  P/2025/0812 Submitted 11 Dec 2025 135m away

  Conversion of two one-bedroom flats to single dwelling (retrospective). [Revised site location plan rec'd 05/06/2026]

  Granted Full applications New dwelling
  Domestic

• 1 Priory Court 184 St Marychurch Road Torquay Devon

  P/2009/0839 Submitted 13 Aug 2009 141m away

  Removal of condition 3 (ref application P/2004/1724/PA) use of roofspace as bedroom

  Granted Full applications 4 docs

• P/2026/0356 Granted

  White Gables Seaway Lane Torquay TQ2 6PS

  Formation of off-grid single-storey, two-bedroom, self-contained ancillary accommodation with solar panels. Installation of solar panels on host dwelling and resurfacing of existing gated site access off Seaway Lane with block paving.

  2 Jun 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0566 Awaiting decision

  10 Lytes Road Brixham TQ5 9SN

  Construction of single storey side extension to provide garage/store.

  8 Sep 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0161 Refused

  224 Newton Road Torquay TQ2 7JN

  Formation of side and rear two story extension with additional windows on the (S) side elevation.

  16 Mar 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0442 Granted

  41 Braddons Hill Road East Torquay TQ1 1HB

  Construction of replacement porch.

  14 Jul 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0375 Granted

  43 Albany Road Paignton TQ3 1BZ

  Construction of single storey rear (N) and side (E) extension, front (S) canopies, associated landscaping works and retrospective shed and side (NW) window.

  10 Jun 2026 Householder