13 Marlowe Close Torquay TQ2 6DQ

1. 2 Jun 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 17 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 1 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 12 August 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 lawful development applications in a median of 78 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane Torquay TQ2 7DY

  P/2025/0599 Submitted 22 Sep 2025 153m away

  Internal amendments and new windows to existing exam hall to form 3 IT classrooms, new external entrance over entrance doors and new independent external canopy to hard standing.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing

• Meeting Hall Queensway Torquay TQ2 6DE

  P/2021/0029 Submitted 9 Jan 2021 197m away

  Variation of Condition relating to application P/2019/0109. Condition: P1 - Approved Plans. Variation sought: Change of internal and external design to allow for better use of space and more robust detailing.

  Granted Amendments 28 docs

• 46 Shiphay Park Road Torquay TQ2 7DQ

  P/2021/0349 Submitted 25 Mar 2021 197m away

  Conversion of garage and raising of garage roof height.

  Granted Householder 16 docs
  Domestic

• 2 Shiphay Manor Drive Torquay Devon TQ2 7DZ

  P/2010/0674 Submitted 17 Jun 2010 210m away

  Non material amendment - new bay windows; repositioning of rooflights; modifications to proposed windows and rooflights, timber cladding - application P/2008/0598/PA

  Granted Amendments Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 6 docs

• 49 Shiphay Lane Torquay TQ2 7DF

  P/2025/0569 Submitted 4 Sep 2025 254m away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~17 Dec

  Demolition and replacement of garage with new design, including bedroom and en-suite shower room overhead, and flat roof entrance link to existing house.

  Decided Householder Demolition
  Domestic

• Beech Unit Torbay Hospital Newton Road Torquay TQ2 7AA

  AT/2025/0274 Submitted 9 Sep 2025 261m away

  T045: Sectional Fell to ground level. Tree has significant area of bark necrosis around the base with die back within the crown.

  Granted Trees

• P/2026/0415 Refused

  Badgers Run Heath Road Brixham TQ5 9AU

  Certificate of lawfulness for proposed: formation of garden room in rear garden.

  6 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0561 Awaiting decision

  18 Greenway Road Brixham TQ5 0LR

  Certificate of Lawfulness for formation of rear extension, alterations to windows and doors, updated entrance and patio areas, installation of solar PV panels and green roof, and associated works.

  7 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0412 Granted

  South Devon Magistrates Court Union Street Torquay TQ1 4BP

  Certificate of lawfulness for existing operations undertaken to convert the building to form 14 residential apartments (as approved under P/2022/0969).

  3 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0360 Refused

  479 Babbacombe Road Torquay TQ1 1HL

  Certificate of lawfulness existing: for building as HMO with 8 bedsits, two kitchens & two bathrooms.

  4 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0373 Refused

  Higher Yalberton Farm Yalberton Road Paignton TQ4 7PJ

  Certificate of lawfulness for existing: Retrospective temporary change of use of former agricultural building to ancillary residential accommodation in connection with construction of The Barn, together with installation of solar photovoltaic panels, replacement and insertion of windows and doors, associated operational development, building alterations, engineering works and ancillary development.

  9 Jun 2026 Lawful development