Part 1st Floor 11 Palace Avenue Paignton TQ3 3EF

1. 22 Jul 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 7 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 2 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.

Prior approval applications arise where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, such as larger home extensions, changes of use to housing or agricultural buildings. The council may only consider the specific matters set out in the rules, for example transport, flooding or appearance, and in many classes the work may proceed if the council does not respond within the deadline, commonly 56 days.

More on prior approval applications in our guide

• Barclays Bank 6 - 8 Palace Avenue Paignton TQ3 3ET

  P/2026/0147 Submitted 11 Mar 2026 31m away

  Replacement of existing blue ATM surround with new bespoke white surround.

  Granted Advertising

• 27 Palace Avenue Paignton TQ3 3EQ

  P/2020/1210 Submitted 30 Nov 2020 68m away

  Change of use from commercial, business and service storage areas, to two residential flats at first and second floors with front balcony terrace situated on existing flat roof above shop. Creation of additional parking at rear, together with waste bin storage areas. Installation of secure bicycle storage facilities.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 27 docs

• The Lime Tree Dartmouth Road Paignton TQ4 5AA

  P/2020/0536 Submitted 11 Jun 2020 71m away

  Replacement of extraction flue and construction of smoking shelter.

  Withdrawn Full applications 11 docs

• 12-14 Victoria Street Paignton TQ4 5DN

  P/2024/0293 Submitted 30 Apr 2024 89m away

  Change of use from offices (Class E) to 12no residential flats (Class C) with external alterations including two dormer windows.

  Decided Full applications New dwelling Loft or dormer +1 33 docs
  Major scheme

• Jack Sears House Dartmouth Road Paignton TQ4 5BH

  P/2022/1100 Submitted 7 Oct 2022 105m away

  Conversion and extension of attic space to form 8 additional en-suite bedrooms. Alterations to gables and addition of dormer windows and roof-lights.

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 22 docs

• 1 New Street Paignton TQ3 3HL

  P/2023/0094 Submitted 27 Jan 2023 117m away

  Alterations to boundary fence and wall at rear.

  Refused Full applications 8 docs
  Small domestic

• P/2026/0378 Granted

  Ground Floor 69 Belgrave Road Torquay TQ2 5HZ

  Change of use from commercial unit (Use Class E) to residential flat (Use Class C3) on ground floor.

  10 Jun 2026 Prior approval
• P/2026/0353 Granted

  Consented Telecommunications Site Walls Hill Road Car Park Walls Hill Road Babbacombe Torquay TQ1 3SX

  Installation of mast, antennas, dishes, cabinets and all ancillary development.

  1 Jun 2026 Prior approval
• P/2026/0220 Decided

  74 Laura Grove Paignton TQ3 2LN

  Construction of single-storey flat roof extension to rear, to include integrated roof light and patio doors.

  2 Apr 2026 Prior approval
• P/2026/0211 Granted

  40 Church Street Paignton TQ3 3AH

  Change of use from commercial premises (Use Class E) at ground and lower ground floor to one self-contained residential flat (Use Class C3).

  31 Mar 2026 Prior approval
• P/2026/0171 Granted

  242 Union Street Torquay TQ2 5QU

  Change of use of commercial building (Class E) into 2 flats (Class C3).

  19 Mar 2026 Prior approval