The Anchorage 12 Clennon Park Paignton TQ4 5HL

1. 4 Jun 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 1 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 30 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 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.

• 67 Wheatlands Road Paignton TQ4 5HX

  P/2026/0162 Submitted 16 Mar 2026 102m away

  72% historically approved · decision due ~2 Jun

  Certificate of lawfulness for proposed: Demolition of existing conservatory and formation of single-storey rear extension within same footprint and foundations. Works to include insulated external walls, new windows, single external door, construction of pitched (A-frame) roof, and internal opening to connect to existing kitchen.

  Awaiting decision Lawful development Extension Demolition +1
  Small domestic

• 196 Penwill Way Paignton TQ4 5JP

  P/2026/0493 Submitted 6 Aug 2026 143m away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~29 Oct

  Non-material amendment relating to P/2020/0538. Amendments sought: Replacement of chamfered corner with square corner, repositioning of side (W) elevation window, new steps from the utility (west elevation), amend the shape of the raised terrace and changes to fenestration.

  Awaiting decision Amendments Windows or glazing

• 81 Brantwood Drive Paignton TQ4 5HY

  P/2020/0269 Submitted 6 Mar 2020 229m away

  Alteration and extension to include single storey extensions to front and rear.

  Refused Lawful development Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• Romaleyn Gardens Dartmouth Road Paignton TQ4 5HN

  AT/2026/0083 Submitted 16 Mar 2026 245m away

  Justification Statement This application seeks consent to undertake minor crown lifting and light-touch pruning works to several trees located within a managed residential scheme for elderly occupants. The proposed works are intended to increase natural light levels to nearby properties, communal footpaths, and parking areas, thereby improving visibility, safety, and general amenity for residents. The works are limited, proportionate, and designed to avoid any long-term impact on tree health or amenity value. Tree Work: Recommendations, retaining the trees? natural form and avoiding the creation of large pruning wounds. T1 ? Sycamore - Crown lift on the footpath side by removing secondary and sub-lateral branches only to achieve approximately 3.0 m vertical clearance between ground level and the lowest foliage tips Justification: To increase daylight to adjacent properties. To improve light and visibility along the footpath used by elderly residents. To provide adequate clearance for safe pedestrian access. Works are minimal and do not involve the removal of primary branches. G4 ? Group of 3x Copper Norway Maple Crown lift by removing secondary and sub-lateral branch growth only to achieve approximately 3.0 m vertical clearance over the footpath and car parking areas. Justification: To allow more natural light into the properties and communal areas. To increase safety by improving visibility for pedestrians and vehicle manoeuvring. To raise the crown uniformly without altering the trees? natural shape. Individual pruning wounds will not exceed 50 mm. T2 ? Western Red Cedar Crown lift by removing secondary and sub-lateral branches only to achieve approximately 4.0 m vertical clearance above the footpath. Justification: To improve light levels and reduce shading to nearby dwellings. To ensure safe clearance for pedestrians, mobility scooters, and maintenance access. Pruning wounds will not exceed 40 mm, maintaining natural form. T3 ? Beech Crown lift by removi

  Granted Trees

• 46 Youngs Park Road Paignton TQ4 6BU

  P/2021/0873 Submitted 23 Jul 2021 257m away

  Formation of driveway and raised decking.

  Granted Householder 20 docs
  Domestic

• 39 Osney Crescent Paignton TQ4 5EZ

  P/2021/0333 Submitted 22 Mar 2021 262m away

  Formation of single storey extension to side, new flat roof over existing sun lounge & new porch to front.

  Granted Householder Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 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