42 Westhill Avenue Torquay TQ1 4LH

1. 22 Jul 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 3 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 12 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 28 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 householder applications in a median of 93 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 23 Daison Crescent Torquay TQ1 4LJ

  P/2026/0060 Submitted 2 Feb 2026 100 yards away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~7 Apr

  Construction of single storey rear extension to include, roof lanterns, obscure privacy screen, fencing and external steps.

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension
  Small domestic

• 50 Westhill Avenue Torquay TQ1 4LQ

  P/2026/0474 Submitted 29 Jul 2026 150 yards away

  Installation of tiered patio, to replace existing raised patio to rear.

  Granted Householder
  Domestic

• 55 St Margarets Avenue Torquay TQ1 4LL

  P/2023/0078 Submitted 24 Jan 2023 200 yards away

  Proposed 2 storey flat roof rear extension to include juliette balcony.

  Withdrawn Householder Extension 6 docs
  Domestic

• 135 Westhill Road Torquay TQ1 4NT

  P/2026/0323 Submitted 18 May 2026 250 yards away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~10 Aug

  Demolition of existing extension to northwest elevation, formation of single-storey extension (lower-ground floor) with raised terrace above (ground floor) to southwest elevation and two-and-a-half-storey extension to northwest elevation, proposed stepped access to rear outdoor amenity space and associated works.

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension Demolition
  Small domestic

• 118 Forest Road Torquay TQ1 4JY

  P/2026/0022 Submitted 15 Jan 2026 250 yards away

  Formation of loft conversion within roof space.

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer

• Victoria Park Methodist Church St Marychurch Road Torquay TQ1 3HL

  P/2022/0742 Submitted 20 Jun 2022 250 yards away

  Conversion of 1st floor rear hall, into 2 flats

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 14 docs
  Several homes

• P/2026/0476 Granted

  75 North View Road Brixham TQ5 9TS

  Roof conversion with installation of rooflights to front and construction of a rear dormer.

  Received 30 Jul, published by the council 12 Aug 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0474 Granted

  50 Westhill Avenue Torquay TQ1 4LQ

  Installation of tiered patio, to replace existing raised patio to rear.

  Received 29 Jul, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0585 Awaiting decision

  12 Barcombe Road Paignton TQ3 1PY

  Formation of first floor extension to front.

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0586 Awaiting decision

  2 Helford Drive Paignton TQ4 7NJ

  Formation of single-storey side & rear extension with partial demolition of existing conservatory.

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0441 Granted

  16 Sanders Road Brixham TQ5 8PL

  Demolition of existing conservatory, formation of single-storey side & rear extensions, raising flat roof sections by 200mm, installation of 2no. rooflights and construction of 2no. decked areas.

  Received 14 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Householder