Planning application
3 The Strand Torquay TQ1 2AA
Works: Windows or glazing
Relates to P/2026/0287
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
Change of use of premises from Class E to a mixed use of Class E and hot food takeaway (Sui Generis) and retention of extractor flue and shop front (see adjoining application P/2026/0287). Retrospective.
As published by the council, reference P/2026/0286
Application record
- Reference
- P/2026/0286
- Type
- Planning Application
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Refused As published: Refusal
- Received
- 30 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 13 May 2026
- Decided
- 16 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Tormohun
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- TQ1 2AA
Site history
Applications at this address on the Torbay register
This site has had 3 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 2 refused.
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P/2026/0287 Granted
3 The Strand Torquay TQ1 2AA
Consent for illuminated fascia sign and illuminated projecting hanging sign (see adjoining application P/2026/0286).
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P/2025/0641 Refused
3 The Strand Torquay TQ1 2AA
Installation of 1 x illuminated fascia sign & 1 x non-illuminated projecting sign. (See accompanying PA P/2025/0640). Retrospective.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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30 Apr 2026
Received by Torbay
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13 May 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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1 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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16 Sep 2026
Decision issued: Refusal
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17 Sep 2026
Status changed to Awaiting decision
Previously Registered.
Related applications
Cases linked to this one on the register
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P/2026/0287 Granted
3 The Strand Torquay TQ1 2AA
Consent for illuminated fascia sign and illuminated projecting hanging sign (see adjoining application P/2026/0286).
1 later application on the register refers to this one:
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P/2026/0287 Granted
3 The Strand Torquay TQ1 2AA
Consent for illuminated fascia sign and illuminated projecting hanging sign (see adjoining application P/2026/0286).
Documents
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