184 Northfields Lane Brixham TQ5 8RD

1. 5 Jun 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 14 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 9 October 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 62 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Torbay for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.

More on householder applications in our guide

• 1 Brixham Holiday Park Fishcombe Road Brixham TQ5 8RB

  AT/2025/0282 Submitted 23 Sep 2025 140m away

  Request to re-pollard Sycamore (T1) See marked up photo of proposed pollard points. Request for cyclical permission please. Cracks appearing on the trunk and decay is present. Tree is overhanging high value targets such as caravans and a public footpath. See images.

  Granted Trees

• 13 North Boundary Road Brixham TQ5 8LH

  P/2021/0156 Submitted 8 Feb 2021 156m away

  Extension to existing garage and formation of single storey extension to side. Formation of raised terrace to rear and pitched roof to rear to replace flat roof.

  Granted Householder Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 149 Northfields Lane Brixham TQ5 8RH

  AT/2025/0280 Submitted 19 Sep 2025 224m away

  Chestnut Tree on Northfields Lane. Tree T1 on sketch. Works requested: - Crown reduction by approximately 3 metres in height and 3 metres in lateral spread, resulting in a final height of around 14.92 metres (current height = approx. 17.92metres) and a final spread of around 11.66 metres (current spread = approx. 14.66 metres). - Crown thinning of up to 20%, evenly throughout the canopy, to reduce wind resistance and improve light penetration. - Selective pruning of long/heavy limbs to reduce weight and risk of branch failure, particularly on limbs overhanging public pathway, road and neighbouring property. - Removal of all significant deadwood throughout the crown in the interests of public safety. - All pruning cuts to be made back to suitable growth points to maintain the tree?s natural shape and structure. Reason for works: - A large limb (3 metres+) has recently broken from near the top of the tree, demonstrating the risk of further branch failure. I've attached photos of this. - The tree stands adjacent to, with limbs overhanging, public road, public footpath, my pathway and driveway to house, and neighbouring garden (there are young children who play in the garden) where falling branches could cause serious injury or damage. - The proposed works are intended to reduce the likelihood of future branch failures, while preserving the health and amenity value of the tree. This work would be carried out by an Arboricultural Association-approved contractor in accordance with BS3998:2010 Tree Work ? Recommendations.

  Refused Trees

• 149 Northfields Lane Brixham TQ5 8RH

  P/2021/0429 Submitted 12 Apr 2021 225m away

  Demolition and replacement of conservatory with rear extension, new entrance and porch, associated landscaping (decking no higher than 150mm existing ground level)

  Granted Lawful development Extension Demolition 14 docs
  Small domestic

• 147 Northfields Lane Brixham TQ5 8RH

  P/2021/0330 Submitted 20 Mar 2021 240m away

  Formation of two storey extension to rear with 1st floor extension over existing flat roof garage to side and replacement porch to front. (Description revised 30.07.21)

  Granted Householder Extension 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 26 Bella Vista Road Brixham TQ5 8BQ

  P/2026/0240 Submitted 15 Apr 2026 251m away

  Alterations and extensions including a loft conversion with dormers to the west and east elevations, two storey extension to the north elevation, single storey and two storey extensions to the west elevation.

  Refused Householder Extension Loft or dormer
  Small domestic

• P/2026/0153 Withdrawn

  15 Mount Road Brixham TQ5 9SA

  Formation of flat roof first floor extension over existing extension at rear to include a juliet balcony.

  13 Mar 2026 Householder
• P/2025/0680 Granted

  12 Maple Road Brixham TQ5 0DG

  Single storey side extension (void below). New rear balcony with glass balustrading and new access steps to garden. New patio doors to rear, door replaced with window on SE elevation and new window on SW elevation.

  27 Oct 2025 Householder
• P/2026/0305 Granted

  39 Primley Park Paignton TQ3 3JS

  Construction of lower ground floor rear extension with roof terrace, lower ground floor pitched rear garden room and replacement of ground floor single storey side extension.

  8 May 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0405 Refused

  37 Kingsway Avenue Paignton TQ4 7AA

  Construction of single storey extension on front elevation (SW).

  26 Jun 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0230 Granted

  18 Thorne Park Road Torquay TQ2 6RX

  Construction of single storey combined side and rear extension.

  10 Apr 2026 Householder