56 Lidford Tor Avenue Paignton TQ4 7EE

1. 26 Jun 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 20 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 1 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 14 September 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.

• 39 Sturcombe Avenue Paignton TQ4 7TD

  AT/2023/0009 Submitted 16 Jan 2023 59m away

  Please refer to information held on previous application, reference: AT/2020/0173/TPO. Work was undertaken on the beech tree as a result of this previous application being approved. During the work, which was undertaken by Southern Tree Services, Mark Reade advised us to apply for a 20-30% thinning of the tree due to excessive squirrel damage to the branches.

  Refused Trees 5 docs

• 6 Kendlewood Close Paignton Devon TQ4 7TE

  AT/2010/0184 Submitted 27 Jul 2010 169m away

  Please refer to Application Number: AT/2010/0112/TPO.Since receiving the report giving the consent for the above application, I have decided to re-apply for a 5 to 6m crown lift, together with permission to remove individual branches overhanging neighbouring and communal areas. If this was to be granted, it would improve the shade and light issues affecting both the property and those of its neighbours.

  Granted Trees

• 64 Haytor Avenue Paignton TQ4 7TB

  AT/2025/0276 Submitted 11 Sep 2025 183m away

  80% historically approved · decision due ~10 Nov

  Please consider this application as a '5 Day Notice - With intent to fell' Numerous fruiting bodies of the decay fungus Meripilus giganteus are present around the base of the tree, along with immature fruiting bodies of a Ganoderma species of wood decay fungus, indicating the likely established (and advancing) decay within the main structural roots and stem of the tree. The crown of the tree is displaying sub-optimal vitality and density, compared with the same parameters in the summer of 2024. We believe with the root system and stem being compromised, along with the crown being in leaf that there is a immediate danger of whole tree failure in the current strong wind conditions. Due to the close proximity of the surrounding properties, there is a potential for structural damage and loss of life. Hi-Line would also prefer to proceed with these works 'as soon as possible' due to the positioning of the tree. There is VERY limited work space for dismantling with no access for a crane. As the weather worsens, rigging down the tree and extracting it will only add considerable damage to the surrounding gardens and further expense to the home owner. Replacement tree (species) to be discussed with the homeowner.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 34 Harbourne Avenue Paignton TQ4 7EQ

  P/2025/0608 Submitted 26 Sep 2025 188m away

  Conversion of carport into accommodation, together with associated alterations.

  Granted Householder
  Domestic

• 28 Haytor Avenue Paignton TQ4 7BY

  P/2019/1166 Submitted 31 Oct 2019 213m away

  Single storey extensions to South & East elevations.

  Granted Householder Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 108 Haytor Avenue Paignton TQ4 7TB

  P/2021/0446 Submitted 22 Mar 2021 217m away

  Installation of side/rear garage with velux windows.

  Granted Householder Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 11 docs
  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