Planning application
P/2026/0272
Portland House Rock End Avenue Torquay TQ1 2DR
Proposal
Non-material amendment relating to P/2026/0025. Amendments sought: relocation of kitchen, replacement of windows and patio doors for bi-folding doors to rear, widening of path, relocation of front door and installation of curved retaining wall.
As published by the council, reference P/2026/0272
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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28 Apr 2026
Received by Torbay
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22 Jun 2026
Decision issued: Approval
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1 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About amendments applications
How this application type works
An amendment application changes a permission that already exists. Non-material amendments cover small adjustments with no wider effect, while minor material amendments, usually made by varying a condition, allow modest design changes without a fresh application. Anything beyond that needs a new permission, so the scope here is deliberately narrow.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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AT/2023/0005 Refused
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Fell beech tree (T1). Located in in Wayside Cottage garden in front of the garage and close to the Pavement of Daddyhole road. The beech tree has a large growth of Fomes Fomentarius on the trunk. Fomes Fomentarius causes wood to rot and become spongy which culminates in the death of the host. Due to the size and location of the tree this instability is a considerable risk to the surrounding area. During the recent months a number of branches have fallen from the tree indicating that the tree is slowly dying, some of these have landed on parked cars, on my garage and one only just missing a pedestrian. The tree has become is oversized for the raised area it is growing on and as if dies it is becoming more likely that the entire tree will fall, creating a substantial danger to life and property. The Beech Tree is growing on a very small raised area held up by a crumbling wall, so the base of the tree does not have a very substantial platform, should the tree fall it is close enough to damage 3 neighbouring properties and my property especially my garage, parked cars or cars driving along Daddyhole Road, which is a busy road, also pedestrians as it is a busy area for pedestrians especially dog walkers heading to Daddyhole Plain. This tree is also less then 3 metres from another tree of equal size which currently is not infected by this fungus but due to the fact that this fungus release spores it could easily become infected and then also pose danger to life and property. The felling of the diseased tree would provide more space for the other Beech tree and help safeguard the other tree from becoming infected. Due to the proximity of property, the road and the neighbouring Beech tree and the fact it is on a raised wall, it would be advantageous not to plant a tree in its place. Not planting a tree would benefit the other Beech tree. The tree is approximately 7 to 8 metres this is a rough approximation as I have no way of measuring it. I have a sketc
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P/2021/0244 Granted
Orchard Cottage Daddyhole Road Torquay TQ1 2ED
Replace bay window with three bi-fold door glazed extension (Retrospective).
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P/2026/0185 Granted
19 Collingwood Close Torquay TQ1 2DN
External changes to the existing front porch and balcony balustrading and replacement windows/doors on the all elevations and additional opening on the side (SE) elevation.
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P/2021/0264 Granted
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Variation of Conditions in relation to P/2018/1060: Condition P1 - Amendments to plans & design changes.
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P/2026/0178 Granted
Blue Hayes Parkhill Road Torquay TQ1 2DQ
Construction of three storey lift to side elevation of property.
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P/2026/0312 Awaiting decision
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Refurbishment, demolition and extension of existing house and formation of 3 x two-storey dwelling houses with associated car parking, garden amenity, secure cycle storage & refuse and recycling and associated works.
Other amendments applications
In Torbay
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P/2025/0765 Withdrawn
9 Links Close Brixham TQ5 0JF
Variation of condition in relation to P/2022/0468 (Extension and renovation of dwelling. Replacement of attached garage with new detached garage, with annex space above.): Condition P1 - (Approved plans). Variation sought: Detached Garage - i) redesign of internal layout, ii) new window openings - a) additional of rooflight to NE elevation (opaque glass with max 15cm opening -780 x 980 Velux Rooflight : ), b) two triangle shaped windows to NW elevation - first floor level (fixed closed) and c) window to NW elevation - ground floor. iii) removal of window to SE elevation iv) change of position of entrance door on ground floor.
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P/2026/0452 Awaiting decision
31 Grosvenor Close Torquay TQ2 7LB
Variation of conditions in relation to P/2020/1252 (Proposed single storey rear extension, removal of side steps, and roof alterations inc. loft conversion and associated works.): Conditions P1 - (Approved Plans) & 01 - (Window Height on South West Elevation). Variation sought: Window alterations, including amendments to allow for obscure glazing for windows below 1.7m cill height to SW elevation. Removal of existing steps and construction of new steps and retaining wall. (Retrospective).
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P/2026/0174 Refused
119 Primley Park Paignton TQ3 3JX
Non-material Amendment to P/2021/0190. Amendments sought: Repositioning of rooflights to the dwelling and garage, Minor adjustments to garage fenestration, Redistribution of the L-shaped garage footprint, Installation of solar panels to roof, Installation of small enclosure to house associated solar equipment along western boundary.
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P/2026/0023 Granted
Land At Preston Down Road Paignton
Variation of conditions in relation to P/2022/0820 (Construction of 101 dwellings including a mix of 1,2,3 and 4 bedroom homes (30 affordable) together with new means of access, landscaping, public open space, play area and associated works on two fields north and south of Preston Down Road. [Revised plans received 30 November 2022]): Condition P1 - Approved Plans, 03 - Flood Risk and Drainage Assessment, 04 - Finish Floor Levels, Datum Levels, 24 - Hard and Soft Landscaping & 33 - Low Carbon Development. Variation sought: Vary plans and conditions as part of a house-type swap.
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P/2026/0433 Awaiting decision
44 Fore Street Torquay TQ1 4LX
Variation of conditions in relation to P/2024/0432 (Extension and reconfiguration of mixed-use residential-commercial building to six apartments. Existing commercial space to be retained.): Condition P1- (Approved plans) & 04 - (Joinery). Variation sought: revised drawings to reflect design amendments (retrospective) and retention of heritage-style uPVC windows.