31 Babbacombe Road Torquay TQ1 3SB

1. 13 Jul 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 24 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 2 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 19 October 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 62 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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.

Advertisement consent controls signs, hoardings and other adverts. The council may only judge two things: amenity, meaning the effect on the appearance of the building and area, and public safety, chiefly whether a sign distracts road users or obstructs sight lines. Other planning considerations, such as competition between businesses, do not apply.

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• 4 Fore Street Torquay TQ1 4NE

  P/2021/0459 Submitted 16 Apr 2021 118m away

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  P/2023/0108 Submitted 1 Feb 2023 129m away

  Installation of 20m pole inc antennas, ground based apparatus and ancillary development.

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• Chilcote House 14 Manor Road Torquay TQ1 3JX

  AT/2021/0161 Submitted 30 Apr 2021 131m away

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• P/2026/0530 Awaiting decision

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