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 50 yards 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 100 yards 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 100 yards 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 150 yards 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 150 yards 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 150 yards away

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

  Granted Full applications 4 docs

• P/2026/0476 Granted

  75 North View Road Brixham TQ5 9TS

  Roof conversion with installation of rooflights to front and construction of a rear dormer.

  Received 30 Jul, published by the council 12 Aug 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0474 Granted

  50 Westhill Avenue Torquay TQ1 4LQ

  Installation of tiered patio, to replace existing raised patio to rear.

  Received 29 Jul, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0585 Awaiting decision

  12 Barcombe Road Paignton TQ3 1PY

  Formation of first floor extension to front.

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0586 Awaiting decision

  2 Helford Drive Paignton TQ4 7NJ

  Formation of single-storey side & rear extension with partial demolition of existing conservatory.

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0441 Granted

  16 Sanders Road Brixham TQ5 8PL

  Demolition of existing conservatory, formation of single-storey side & rear extensions, raising flat roof sections by 200mm, installation of 2no. rooflights and construction of 2no. decked areas.

  Received 14 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Householder