3 The Strand Torquay TQ1 2AA

This site has had 3 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 1 refused.

• 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).

  Decided 8 Jul 2026 Advertising
• 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.

  Decided 24 Mar 2026 Advertising

1. 30 Apr 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 13 May 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 1 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 17 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Awaiting decision

   Previously Registered.

5. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 8 July 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/2026/0287 Granted

  3 The Strand Torquay TQ1 2AA

  Consent for illuminated fascia sign and illuminated projecting hanging sign (see adjoining application P/2026/0286).

  Decided 8 Jul 2026 Advertising

1 later application on the register refers to this one:

• 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).

  Decided 8 Jul 2026 Advertising

This application is with Torbay for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Torbay decided full applications in a median of 105 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 3 The Strand Torquay TQ1 2AA

  P/2026/0287 Submitted 30 Apr 2026 0m away

  Consent for illuminated fascia sign and illuminated projecting hanging sign (see adjoining application P/2026/0286).

  Granted Advertising

• 3 The Strand Torquay TQ1 2AA

  P/2025/0641 Submitted 8 Oct 2025 6m away

  Installation of 1 x illuminated fascia sign & 1 x non-illuminated projecting sign. (See accompanying PA P/2025/0640). Retrospective.

  Refused Advertising

• 4 The Strand Torquay TQ1 2AB

  P/2023/0030 Submitted 11 Jan 2023 10m away

  Change of use of ancillary floors above former Bank to 6 Flats (description of works amended 23 February 2023)

  Decided Prior approval New dwelling 18 docs
  Several homes

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

  P/2026/0122 Submitted 2 Mar 2026 46m 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 46m away

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

  Granted Full applications New dwelling
  Several homes

• Ladbrokes 1 Vaughan Parade Torquay TQ2 5EG

  P/2026/0111 Submitted 26 Feb 2026 61m away

  77% historically approved · decision due ~4 May

  Change of use from a former betting shop (sui generis) to a public house (sui generis) with changes to external signage (see accompanying Listed Building application P/2026/0357).

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• P/2026/0422 Granted

  Living Coasts Beacon Quay Torquay TQ1 2BG

  Installation of 4 x windows and associated shutters to ground floor west elevation. (Retrospective)

  7 Jul 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0157 Granted

  4-6 Berachah Road Torquay TQ1 3AX

  Retention of part of commercial unit, currently vacant store areas, and conversion of remaining area to two-bedroom flat with associated facilities.

  13 Mar 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0381 Granted

  St Michael's Academy Fisher Street Paignton TQ4 5EW

  Retention of temporary classrooms previously approved under application ref: P/2025/0399 until January 2028.

  12 Jun 2026 Full applications
• P/2025/0768 Granted

  St Edmunds Hotel 25 Sands Road Paignton TQ4 6EG

  Change of use from guest house to dwelling.

  1 Dec 2025 Full applications
• P/2026/0532 Awaiting decision

  41 Totnes Road Paignton TQ4 5LA

  Change of use from ambulance offices (use class E) to residential institution as adult respite centre (use class C2) to include construction of single storey extension to rear and associated works.

  24 Aug 2026 Full applications