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 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.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.

More on householder applications in our guide

• 23 Daison Crescent Torquay TQ1 4LJ

  P/2026/0060 Submitted 2 Feb 2026 105m away

  87% 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 123m away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~2 Oct

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

  Awaiting decision Householder
  Domestic

• 135 Westhill Road Torquay TQ1 4NT

  P/2026/0323 Submitted 18 May 2026 212m away

  87% 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 230m 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 236m away

  Conversion of 1st floor rear hall, into 2 flats

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 14 docs
  Several homes

• Badgers Set 2 St Margarets Road Torquay TQ1 4NW

  AT/2023/0050 Submitted 20 Feb 2023 250m away

  Tall leylandii in corner of garden by gate, removal to ground level to allow more light into the garden and reduced maintenance Not protected by a TPO however we are on the very edge of the St Mary Church conservation area

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• P/2026/0153 Withdrawn

  15 Mount Road Brixham TQ5 9SA

  Formation of flat roof first floor extension over existing extension at rear to include a juliet balcony.

  13 Mar 2026 Householder
• P/2025/0680 Granted

  12 Maple Road Brixham TQ5 0DG

  Single storey side extension (void below). New rear balcony with glass balustrading and new access steps to garden. New patio doors to rear, door replaced with window on SE elevation and new window on SW elevation.

  27 Oct 2025 Householder
• P/2026/0305 Granted

  39 Primley Park Paignton TQ3 3JS

  Construction of lower ground floor rear extension with roof terrace, lower ground floor pitched rear garden room and replacement of ground floor single storey side extension.

  8 May 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0405 Refused

  37 Kingsway Avenue Paignton TQ4 7AA

  Construction of single storey extension on front elevation (SW).

  26 Jun 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0230 Granted

  18 Thorne Park Road Torquay TQ2 6RX

  Construction of single storey combined side and rear extension.

  10 Apr 2026 Householder