98 Preston Down Road Paignton TQ3 1DP

1. 31 Mar 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 6 May 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 26 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Approval

4. 1 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Torbay granted permission on 26 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.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 20 Duchy Avenue Paignton TQ3 1ER

  P/2022/1238 Submitted 14 Nov 2022 100 yards away

  Single storey side extension

  Granted Householder Extension 20 docs
  Small domestic

• 77 Duchy Drive Paignton TQ3 1EZ

  P/2022/0481 Submitted 25 Apr 2022 100 yards away

  Enclosure of existing driveway at rear to form a larger extension with bi-fold doors, roof lantern and solar panels, Garage conversion, Creation of new entrance with steps and terrace on front elevation and associated works.

  Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing 15 docs
  Small domestic

• 60 Sandringham Drive Paignton TQ3 1HX

  P/2025/0724 Submitted 11 Nov 2025 100 yards away

  Extension and alterations to existing roof space, including hip to gable extension, raising ridge height, installation of dormer to north elevation and changes to fenestration.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +2
  Domestic

• 60 Sandringham Drive Paignton TQ3 1HX

  P/2025/0666 Submitted 17 Oct 2025 100 yards away

  Non-material amendment relating to P/2025/0242. Amendment sought; raise roof ridge height, increase size of window opening at first floor on east elevation and increase size of dormer on north elevation.

  Refused Amendments Loft or dormer Roofing +1

• 62 Sandringham Drive Paignton TQ3 1HX

  P/2019/1121 Submitted 22 Oct 2019 150 yards away

  Replace existing conservatory roof.

  Granted Householder Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 167 Preston Down Road Paignton TQ3 1DW

  P/2022/1324 Submitted 6 Dec 2022 150 yards away

  Single storey rear extension, with flat roof to form larger kitchen/living space.

  Granted Prior approval Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• P/2026/0415 Refused

  Badgers Run Heath Road Brixham TQ5 9AU

  Certificate of lawfulness for proposed: formation of garden room in rear garden.

  Received 6 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0564 Awaiting decision

  30 Lutyens Drive Paignton TQ3 3LA

  Alterations to existing conservatory, including replacement of roof.

  Received 8 Sep, published by the council 23 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0561 Awaiting decision

  18 Greenway Road Brixham TQ5 0LR

  Certificate of Lawfulness for formation of rear extension, alterations to windows and doors, updated entrance and patio areas, installation of solar PV panels and green roof, and associated works.

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0412 Granted

  South Devon Magistrates Court Union Street Torquay TQ1 4BP

  Certificate of lawfulness for existing operations undertaken to convert the building to form 14 residential apartments (as approved under P/2022/0969).

  Received 3 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0360 Refused

  479 Babbacombe Road Torquay TQ1 1HL

  Certificate of lawfulness existing: for building as HMO with 8 bedsits, two kitchens & two bathrooms.

  Received 4 Jun, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Lawful development