Brunel Court Watcombe Heights Road Torquay TQ1 4SG

1. 19 May 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 1 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 14 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.

This application is with Torbay for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Torbay decided householder applications in a median of 93 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Sea Winds Watcombe Heights Road Torquay TQ1 4SG

  P/2024/0581 Submitted 27 Aug 2024 100 yards away

  Erection of detached double garage.

  Granted Householder 9 docs
  Domestic

• Eagle Rock Watcombe Heights Road Torquay TQ1 4SG

  AT/2026/0223 Submitted 18 Aug 2026 150 yards away

  79% historically approved · decision due ~15 Oct

  T1 - Sycamore: Crown lift by removing the lowest branches to give a clearance of approximately 3.5 metres above ground level pruning secondary branch growth only. These works are to clear shed roof and allow access for mower/ maintenance etc under canopy.

  Awaiting decision Trees
  Small domestic

• Anchor Stone Watcombe Heights Road Torquay TQ1 4SG

  AT/2026/0229 Submitted 20 Aug 2026 150 yards away

  79% historically approved · decision due ~19 Oct

  T1, T2 and T3 Ash: Fell to near-ground level without stump grinding, as this would risk damaging the roots of neighbouring trees within the G1. The trees show symptoms consistent with Ash Dieback (Hymenoscyphus fraxineus), including crown thinning, deadwood, and progressive structural decline. Several stems are heavily entangled with neighbouring trees, causing ongoing bark damage and creating points of infection and decay. The interlocking crowns prevent normal movement, increase mechanical stress, and raise the likelihood of partial or whole-tree failure within falling distance of the property boundary and adjacent structures. Given the combination of ADB infection, mechanical stress from entanglement, and progressive bark damage, removal is the proportionate measure to manage foreseeable risk in accordance with NTSG principles. Replacement planting is proposed as follows: Two native, small-to-medium trees will be planted within the garden boundary ? Field Maple (Acer campestre) and Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) ? each supplied in 10?12?L containers at a height of 1.5?1.75?m. Trees will be positioned to avoid conflict with buildings and the retained woodland canopy, staked and guarded, and maintained for a minimum of three years to ensure establishment.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 42 Brunel Avenue Torquay TQ2 8NW

  P/2024/0752 Submitted 1 Nov 2024 200 yards away

  Installation of 10 solar panels on front pitched roof and 4 solar panels on flat roof garage (panels angled at 30 degrees).

  Granted Householder
  Domestic

• 32 Brunel Avenue Torquay TQ2 8NW

  AT/2024/0226 Submitted 23 Aug 2024 200 yards away

  T1 Ash - 2m lateral reduction on southern aspect of canopy, limb growing towards property, reduce risk of limb failure. Deadwood removed. Pre Pruning dimensions: Ht: 13m / Spread: 5m, Post pruning dimensions: Ht: 11m / Spread: 3.5m T2 Yew - 2m reduction on eastern aspect of canopy to gain clearance from dwelling, deadwood removal and crossed/rubbing branches assessed and removed if necessary. Deadwood removed. Pre Pruning dimensions: Ht: 5m / Spread: 7m, Post pruning dimensions: Ht: 5m / Spread: 5m T3 Beech - Up to 5m height reduction to shorten over extended and reduce wind sail, laterals to be shortened to leave balanced canopy, 30% crown thin and deadwood removal. Pre Pruning dimensions: Ht: 15m / Spread: 15m, Post pruning dimensions: Ht: 10m / Spread: 12-13m

  Refused Trees 2 docs
  Domestic

• 32 Brunel Avenue Torquay TQ2 8NW

  P/2026/0376 Submitted 9 Jun 2026 200 yards away

  Construction of single-storey extension to side.

  Granted Householder Extension
  Small domestic

• P/2026/0476 Granted

  75 North View Road Brixham TQ5 9TS

  Roof conversion with installation of rooflights to front and construction of a rear dormer.

  Received 30 Jul, published by the council 12 Aug 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0474 Granted

  50 Westhill Avenue Torquay TQ1 4LQ

  Installation of tiered patio, to replace existing raised patio to rear.

  Received 29 Jul, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0585 Awaiting decision

  12 Barcombe Road Paignton TQ3 1PY

  Formation of first floor extension to front.

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0586 Awaiting decision

  2 Helford Drive Paignton TQ4 7NJ

  Formation of single-storey side & rear extension with partial demolition of existing conservatory.

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0441 Granted

  16 Sanders Road Brixham TQ5 8PL

  Demolition of existing conservatory, formation of single-storey side & rear extensions, raising flat roof sections by 200mm, installation of 2no. rooflights and construction of 2no. decked areas.

  Received 14 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Householder