Planning application
32 Brunel Avenue Torquay TQ2 8NW
Works: Extension Small domestic
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Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Construction of single-storey extension to side.
As published by the council, reference P/2026/0376
Application record
- Reference
- P/2026/0376
- Type
- Householder Application
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Received
- 9 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 12 Jun 2026
- Ward
- Barton With Watcombe
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- TQ2 8NW
Site history
Applications at this address on the Torbay register
This site has had 2 applications since 2024: 0 approved, 1 refused.
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AT/2024/0226 Refused
32 Brunel Avenue Torquay TQ2 8NW
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
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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9 Jun 2026
Received by Torbay
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12 Jun 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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1 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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17 Sep 2026
Status changed to Awaiting decision
Previously Registered.
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 7 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.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
Documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
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 89 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
About householder applications
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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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32 Brunel Avenue Torquay TQ2 8NW
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 docsDomestic -
42 Brunel Avenue Torquay TQ2 8NW
Installation of 10 solar panels on front pitched roof and 4 solar panels on flat roof garage (panels angled at 30 degrees).
Granted HouseholderDomestic -
2 The Conifers Torquay TQ2 8NG
T001 - Oak - x2 lowest primary limbs East (over road) - To be removed back to the stem. The remaining lower crown to the East to be shaped accordingly (No more than 2m - All cuts to be at suitable pruning points). ///dots.plus.test T002 - Oak situated by school gates - Remove lowest primary limb to the West. Reduce x3 laterals by 3m to the West and North. ///gave.cable.juices
Granted Trees -
4 The Conifers Torquay TQ2 8NG
T1 - Oak x3 lowest primary limbs - To be cut back to the main stem, crowning lifting the tree over the surrounding shrubs. ///tables.takes.grabs
Granted Trees -
Brunel Court Watcombe Heights Road Torquay TQ1 4SG
87% historically approved · decision due ~14 Jul
Construction of two storey side extension, roof extension, enlargement of terrace and replacement porch.
Awaiting decision Householder ExtensionSmall domestic -
5 Scoresby Close Torquay TQ2 8NP
Formation of 1st floor extension & loft conversion over existing flat roof with dormer to North West elevation. Formation of new entrance porch.
Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer 15 docsSmall domestic
Other householder applications
In Torbay
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P/2026/0356 Granted
White Gables Seaway Lane Torquay TQ2 6PS
Formation of off-grid single-storey, two-bedroom, self-contained ancillary accommodation with solar panels. Installation of solar panels on host dwelling and resurfacing of existing gated site access off Seaway Lane with block paving.
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P/2026/0566 Awaiting decision
10 Lytes Road Brixham TQ5 9SN
Construction of single storey side extension to provide garage/store.
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P/2026/0161 Refused
224 Newton Road Torquay TQ2 7JN
Formation of side and rear two story extension with additional windows on the (S) side elevation.
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P/2026/0442 Granted
41 Braddons Hill Road East Torquay TQ1 1HB
Construction of replacement porch.
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P/2026/0375 Granted
43 Albany Road Paignton TQ3 1BZ
Construction of single storey rear (N) and side (E) extension, front (S) canopies, associated landscaping works and retrospective shed and side (NW) window.