P/2026/0378

1. 10 Jun 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 15 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 29 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Prior Approval Granted

4. 1 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

Prior approval applications arise where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, such as larger home extensions, changes of use to housing or agricultural buildings. The council may only consider the specific matters set out in the rules, for example transport, flooding or appearance, and in many classes the work may proceed if the council does not respond within the deadline, commonly 56 days.

More on prior approval applications in our guide

• AT/2026/0142 Decided

  4 Alexandra Terrace Mill Lane Torquay TQ2 5AL

  Tree Application IMG_0346.jpeg

  27 May 2026 67m away Trees
• AT/2026/0163 Awaiting decision

  Church Of St Andrew St Efrides Road Torquay Torbay TQ2 5SG

  T001 - 1x Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata ?Zebrina?) - Crown lift away from the adjacent building and boundary wall to achieve a minimum clearance of approximately 2.50 metres from the top of the wall, pruning secondary branch growth only back to suitable growth points and the boundary line, or back to the main stem where appropriate, in accordance with BS39982010 Recommendations for Tree Work. Works shall be carried out to provide suitable clearance whilst maintaining a balanced and natural crown form. Individual pruning wounds shall not exceed 50 mm in diameter.

  29 Jun 2026 134m away Trees
• AT/2023/0064 Granted

  33 St Efrides Road Torquay TQ2 5SG

  2 x Lawson Cypress (in decline) to fell

  3 Mar 2023 142m away Trees
• P/2026/0309 Awaiting decision

  The Rosewood 56 Belgrave Road Torquay TQ2 5HY

  Change of use of upper floors of property from C1 (guesthouse) to six-bedroom HMO. Basement and ground floor owner's accommodation remains unchanged. No external alterations.

  11 May 2026 177m away Full applications
• P/2024/0650 Refused

  8 Bridge Road Torquay TQ2 5BA

  Erection of porch to side.

  24 Sep 2024 199m away Householder
• P/2025/0731 Awaiting decision

  16 Vansittart Road Torquay TQ2 5BW

  External alterations including new boundary wall, entrance gates, front porch, replacement windows and landscaping works.

  17 Nov 2025 203m away Householder

• P/2026/0353 Granted

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

  Installation of mast, antennas, dishes, cabinets and all ancillary development.

  1 Jun 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
• P/2026/0354 Awaiting decision

  20 Edinburgh Road Brixham TQ5 9PH

  Formation of single-storey rear extension.

  1 Jun 2026 Prior approval