8 The Strand Torquay

1. 14 Apr 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 12 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 1 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 7 August 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Torbay took a median of 61 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

• P/2026/0238 Awaiting decision

  7, 7A, 8, 9, 10, 10A, 11, 11A, 12, 13 And 14 The Strand Torquay And 43, 45, 47 And 55, 57, 59 The Terrace, Torquay

  Redevelopment including demolition of site and partial demolition and alterations to No.8 The Strand to form a hotel (Use Class C1) comprising a building of up to six storeys with rooftop bar / restaurant, ground floor commercial spaces (Use Class E(a) and (b)) along with public realm, highways works, infrastructure, landscaping and associated works. (See accompanying LB P/2026/0239).

  Submitted 14 Apr 2026 Full applications

1 later application on the register refers to this one:

• P/2026/0238 Awaiting decision

  7, 7A, 8, 9, 10, 10A, 11, 11A, 12, 13 And 14 The Strand Torquay And 43, 45, 47 And 55, 57, 59 The Terrace, Torquay

  Redevelopment including demolition of site and partial demolition and alterations to No.8 The Strand to form a hotel (Use Class C1) comprising a building of up to six storeys with rooftop bar / restaurant, ground floor commercial spaces (Use Class E(a) and (b)) along with public realm, highways works, infrastructure, landscaping and associated works. (See accompanying LB P/2026/0239).

  Submitted 14 Apr 2026 Full applications

This application is with Torbay for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Torbay decided heritage and listed building applications in a median of 78 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 7, 7A, 8, 9, 10, 10A, 11, 11A, 12, 13 And 14 The Strand Torquay And 43, 45, 47 And 55, 57, 59 The Terrace, Torquay

  P/2026/0238 Submitted 14 Apr 2026 0m away

  77% historically approved · decision due ~11 Sep

  Redevelopment including demolition of site and partial demolition and alterations to No.8 The Strand to form a hotel (Use Class C1) comprising a building of up to six storeys with rooftop bar / restaurant, ground floor commercial spaces (Use Class E(a) and (b)) along with public realm, highways works, infrastructure, landscaping and associated works. (See accompanying LB P/2026/0239).

  Awaiting decision Full applications Demolition
  Major scheme

• Pavement Opp. 9 Strand Torquay TQ1 2AA

  P/2025/0770 Submitted 1 Dec 2025 48m away

  Installation of 1x BT Street Hub and the removal of associated BT phone kiosk. (See accompanying AD P/2025/0771)

  Refused Full applications

• Pavement Opp. 9 Strand Torquay TQ1 2AA

  P/2025/0771 Submitted 1 Dec 2025 48m away

  2 x digital 75" illuminated LCD display screens, one each side of Street Hub unit. (See accompanying R4 P/2025/0770).

  Refused Advertising

• 58 The Terrace Torquay TQ1 1DE

  P/2021/0753 Submitted 22 Jun 2021 60m away

  Drainage discharge intervention & repair works to include external lead lined drainage aperture, painted metal hopper & down pipe.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 18 docs

• The White House 42 - 44 The Terrace Torquay TQ1 1DE

  P/2026/0122 Submitted 2 Mar 2026 74m away

  Non-material amendment relating to P/2025/0552. Amendment sought: description to note reduction from six apartments to five apartments & substitute drawing plan 2501-102B with 2501-102D

  Refused Amendments New dwelling
  Several homes

• The White House 42 - 44 The Terrace Torquay TQ1 1DE

  P/2025/0552 Submitted 27 Aug 2025 74m away

  Internal alterations to convert internal office space to form six apartments.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling
  Several homes

• P/2026/0183 Granted

  Weavers Cottage Cockington Lane Torquay TQ2 6XA

  Replacement of failing single glazed C20/C21 windows with timber, heritage double glazed casement windows.

  25 Mar 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• P/2026/0396 Granted

  25-27 Fleet Street Torquay TQ1 1DB

  Minor internal alterations to form dental practice, including lining of walls and new internal floors.

  19 Jun 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• P/2026/0555 Awaiting decision

  Torre Abbey The Kings Drive Torquay TQ2 5JE

  Repair of West Range roof and chapel interior, tower roof repair, strengthen store room floor and small scale patch repairs in ancillary areas to specified lime-plastered walls.

  4 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• P/2026/0539 Awaiting decision

  Disraelis House 50 Braddons Hill Road East Torquay TQ1 1HE

  Replacement of 5 x second-floor sash windows with 5 x double glazed sash windows.

  26 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• P/2026/0522 Awaiting decision

  31 Abbey Road Torquay TQ2 5NQ

  Alterations to replace roof with flat roof, general refurbishment and internal alterations. See adjoining application P/2026/0521.

  18 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings