7 Southview Road Paignton TQ3 2QG

1. 17 Jul 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 30 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 5 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 24 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 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.

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.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 Southview Road Paignton TQ3 2QG

  P/2011/0816 Submitted 28 Jul 2011 59m away

  Demolition of eight properties

  Granted Other Demolition 5 docs

• 16 David Road Paignton TQ3 2QF

  P/2021/0644 Submitted 11 May 2021 109m away

  Formation of dormer to existing loft conversion. 2 storey extension to rear to replace existing conservatory with raised decking & Juliet balcony. Formation of enclosed porch to front & alterations to roof height. (Amended Drawings 28/07/2021).

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer 14 docs
  Small domestic

• 20 David Road Paignton TQ3 2QF

  P/2022/1192 Submitted 1 Nov 2022 131m away

  Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed alterations and installation of sliding doors to rear.

  Granted Lawful development 8 docs

• 54 Blatchcombe Road Paignton TQ3 2JY

  P/2026/0391 Submitted 18 Jun 2026 132m away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~27 Aug

  Alterations to conservatory including increasing height of walls to side and alterations to roof.

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension
  Small domestic

• 9 Broadpark Road Paignton TQ3 2QD

  P/2023/0090 Submitted 27 Jan 2023 173m away

  Formation of single storey extension to rear to include velux rooflights.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer 6 docs
  Small domestic

• Oldway Oaks Southfield Road Paignton TQ3 2SP

  AT/2026/0064 Submitted 26 Feb 2026 185m away

  Beech (T1) - Following assessment, recommended works include the removal of deadwood and the removal of one identified crossed limb to improve crown structure and reduce the potential for future abrasion. Additionally, at the client's request, consent is sought to reduce the overall crown by up to 30% to contain the size of the tree within its setting. Works would be undertaken in accordance with BS 3998:2010, retaining a balanced crown form and suitable growth points.

  Refused Trees

• 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
• P/2026/0505 Awaiting decision

  Maycliffe Hotel St Lukes Road North Torquay TQ2 5PD

  Establishment of use of property as hotel.

  11 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0468 Awaiting decision

  Marlow Wheatridge Lane Torquay TQ2 6RA

  Certificate of Lawfulness for a Proposed Use: Construction of garden room to side elevation to include cedar cladding.

  27 Jul 2026 Lawful development