Planning application
P/2026/0403
56 Lidford Tor Avenue Paignton TQ4 7EE
Proposal
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed: convert existing garage into habitable space.
As published by the council, reference P/2026/0403
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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26 Jun 2026
Received by Torbay
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20 Jul 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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1 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Torbay for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About lawful development applications
How this application type works
A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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AT/2025/0276 Awaiting decision
64 Haytor Avenue Paignton TQ4 7TB
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.
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P/2021/0446 Granted
108 Haytor Avenue Paignton TQ4 7TB
Installation of side/rear garage with velux windows.
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P/2020/0896 Granted
10A Harberton Close Paignton TQ4 7EA
Garage door to be removed. Brickwork extended to front of house, brick up and install window.
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P/2026/0073 Awaiting decision
Daintons Storage Yalberton Industrial Estate Alders Way Paignton TQ4 7QL
Demolition of two buildings and erection of 5-bay self service car wash structure and 8-bay EV car charging area.
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P/2024/0819 Awaiting decision
Land North Of Wilkins Drive Wilkins Drive Paignton
Construction of residential development to include 46 dwellings, areas f open space, vehicular and pedestrian access and associated site infrastructure.
Other lawful development applications
In Torbay
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P/2026/0274 Refused
8 Colin Road Paignton TQ3 2NR
Certificate of lawfulness for existing: use as a children care home within use class C2.
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P/2026/0275 Refused
13 Longpark Hill Torquay TQ1 4TL
Certificate of lawfulness for existing: use as a children care home within use class C2.
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P/2026/0222 Granted
Annexe 221 Dartmouth Road Paignton TQ4 6LG
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed: Maisonette to be used as holiday let.
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P/2026/0415 Awaiting decision
Badgers Run Heath Road Brixham TQ5 9AU
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed: formation of garden room in rear garden.
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P/2026/0412 Awaiting decision
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).