Consented Telecommunications Site Walls Hill Road Car Park Walls Hill Road Babbacombe Torquay TQ1 3SX

1. 1 Jun 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 9 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 22 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Approval

4. 1 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Torbay granted permission on 22 July 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

Prior approval applies where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, leaving the council only the specific matters the rules name, commonly within 56 days. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Land At Walls Hill Car Park Walls Hill Road Babbacombe Torquay TQ1 3SX

  P/2024/0781 Submitted 8 Nov 2024 1m away

  Non-Material Amendment to P/2022/0241. Amendments sought: Redesign to allow for concrete pad foundation.

  Refused Amendments

• Babbacombe Cliff Beach Road Torquay TQ1 3LY

  AT/2021/0242 Submitted 16 Jul 2021 67m away

  T1 - Removal of Monterey Cyprus to ground level T2 - Removal of Ash to ground level T3 - Pollard stems of Holm Oak that have not previously been pruned T4 - Remove deadwood to Sycamore T5 - Sever ivy to Beech tree T6 - Remove Ash tree to ground level

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Babbacombe Cliff Beach Road Torquay TQ1 3LY

  AT/2026/0220 Submitted 18 Aug 2026 89m away

  80% historically approved · decision due ~20 Oct

  T004 Holm oak - Previous stem failure at 1m with decay established in remaining stems however appears relatively confined at present; smaller stem weighted towards low use seating area, failure of which considered for risk assessment - Reduce crown height by approx 3m to leave the tree at 15m. T006 Holm oak - Boundary tree; query re: ownership; form indicates history of crown management for clearance etc; adjacent timber framed building within dripline; 1x stem with heavy lean bias towards client property; history of development in close proximity indicates likely root damage; sub-optimal crown density for species and age; stereum species of fungus noted on 1x primary, east aspect - Reduce crown over adjacent property by 3m in lateral spread

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 223 Babbacombe Road Torquay Devon TQ1 3SX

  P/2009/0399 Submitted 17 Apr 2009 119m away

  Conversion into 2 residential units

  Granted Full applications 7 docs

• Former Kingdom Hall Of Jehovahs Witnesses St James Place Torquay TQ1 3LS

  P/2022/1300 Submitted 2 Dec 2022 199m away

  Variation of condition to P/2021/0235 - P1 Plans. Amendment sought: Alterations to external materials. Proposal /description amended 24 January 2023.

  Refused Amendments 28 docs

• Kingdom Hall Of Jehovahs Witnesses St James Place Torquay TQ1 3LS

  P/2021/0235 Submitted 26 Feb 2021 199m away

  Conversion and part demolition of building to form two dwellings. (Resubmission of refused application P/2020/0369) (as amended by plans received 28.04.2021).

  Granted Full applications Demolition 29 docs
  Several homes

• P/2026/0378 Granted

  Ground Floor 69 Belgrave Road Torquay TQ2 5HZ

  Change of use from commercial unit (Use Class E) to residential flat (Use Class C3) on ground floor.

  10 Jun 2026 Prior approval
• P/2026/0457 Awaiting decision

  Part 1st Floor 11 Palace Avenue Paignton TQ3 3EF

  Change of use from office space to dwellinghouse, including internal alterations.

  22 Jul 2026 Prior approval
• P/2026/0220 Decided

  74 Laura Grove Paignton TQ3 2LN

  Construction of single-storey flat roof extension to rear, to include integrated roof light and patio doors.

  2 Apr 2026 Prior approval
• P/2026/0211 Granted

  40 Church Street Paignton TQ3 3AH

  Change of use from commercial premises (Use Class E) at ground and lower ground floor to one self-contained residential flat (Use Class C3).

  31 Mar 2026 Prior approval
• P/2026/0171 Granted

  242 Union Street Torquay TQ2 5QU

  Change of use of commercial building (Class E) into 2 flats (Class C3).

  19 Mar 2026 Prior approval