Fernleaf Bakers Hill Brixham TQ5 0BS

1. 15 Jul 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 22 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 1 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 16 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.

• Buildingcontrol: 26.04964 (Accepted)

This application is with Torbay for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Torbay decided full applications in a median of 105 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• 103B Drew Street Brixham Devon TQ5 9LA

  P/2009/0135 Submitted 10 Feb 2009 44m away

  Extension to existing store area to form new residential flat (revised scheme)

  Granted Full applications Extension 10 docs

• 5 St Marys Square Milton Street Brixham TQ5 0BU

  AT/2024/0328 Submitted 2 Dec 2024 70m away

  Cherry Tree - pollard back to previous pollard points (last done 2018), with final cuts made at approximately 3.0 metres from ground level. Tree is approximately 4.5m tall.

  Granted Trees

• 96 Drew Street Brixham TQ5 9JY

  AT/2021/0256 Submitted 22 Jul 2021 105m away

  We plan to crown reduce willow tree in rear garden by approx 1.5/ 2m and remove struggling cherry underneath

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• 96 Drew Street Brixham TQ5 9JY

  AT/2025/0268 Submitted 1 Sep 2025 110m away

  Re-pollard willow and sycamore tree. Map provided for location. See annotated photos.

  Granted Trees

• 19 Horsepool Street Brixham TQ5 9LD

  AT/2025/0370 Submitted 19 Dec 2025 123m away

  Plan is to pollard T1 (Sycamore) and T2 (Oak) to the height of the larger conifer hedge as shown in marked photo. The primary reason for this work is risk mitigation. A large Ash tree that previously stood directly between T1 and T2 failed a few years ago, falling into the school playground located immediately behind the property. Honey fungus was identified on the failed Ash, indicating the potential for decay and structural weakness in trees of this proximity and species. Pollarding T1 and T2 to the height of the neighboring conifer hedge will limit the risk of structural failure while maintaining the trees in a safe and manageable form. The proposed pollarding is proportionate and minimal, ensuring the trees continue to contribute to the character and visual amenity of the area, while mitigating the risk posed by potential fungal infection or structural defects.

  Granted Trees

• 18 Horsepool Street Brixham TQ5 9LD

  AT/2021/0384 Submitted 8 Oct 2021 135m away

  80% historically approved · decision due ~22 Mar

  Fell Ash Tree

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

• P/2026/0422 Granted

  Living Coasts Beacon Quay Torquay TQ1 2BG

  Installation of 4 x windows and associated shutters to ground floor west elevation. (Retrospective)

  7 Jul 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0157 Granted

  4-6 Berachah Road Torquay TQ1 3AX

  Retention of part of commercial unit, currently vacant store areas, and conversion of remaining area to two-bedroom flat with associated facilities.

  13 Mar 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0381 Granted

  St Michael's Academy Fisher Street Paignton TQ4 5EW

  Retention of temporary classrooms previously approved under application ref: P/2025/0399 until January 2028.

  12 Jun 2026 Full applications
• P/2025/0768 Granted

  St Edmunds Hotel 25 Sands Road Paignton TQ4 6EG

  Change of use from guest house to dwelling.

  1 Dec 2025 Full applications
• P/2026/0532 Awaiting decision

  41 Totnes Road Paignton TQ4 5LA

  Change of use from ambulance offices (use class E) to residential institution as adult respite centre (use class C2) to include construction of single storey extension to rear and associated works.

  24 Aug 2026 Full applications