173 Northfields Lane Brixham TQ5 8RD

1. 17 Jun 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 9 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 17 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 4 November 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.

• 184 Northfields Lane Brixham TQ5 8RD

  P/2026/0366 Submitted 5 Jun 2026 0m away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~9 Oct

  Construction of side extension (S elevation) at ground floor level, above existing lower ground floor level extension, including pitched roof continuous with existing main roof at rear. Materials and finishes to match existing.

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension
  Domestic

• 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

• 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