Torre Apartments No. 29-31 East Street Torquay TQ2 5SD

1. 24 Jul 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 5 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 18 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.

Heritage applications concern listed buildings and conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for works, inside or out, that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without consent is a criminal offence. The council weighs harm to the heritage asset against any public benefit of the proposal.

More on heritage and listed buildings applications in our guide

• 33 St Efrides Road Torquay TQ2 5SG

  AT/2023/0064 Submitted 3 Mar 2023 91m away

  2 x Lawson Cypress (in decline) to fell

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 2 - 4 South Street Torquay TQ2 5AB

  P/2023/0041 Submitted 9 Jan 2023 103m away

  Conversion of buildings into three flats, raising roof and eaves, removal of dormer and extension, new windows and doors, alterations to front elevation and associated works

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Extension +2 17 docs
  Several homes

• Church Of St Andrew St Efrides Road Torquay Torbay TQ2 5SG

  AT/2026/0163 Submitted 29 Jun 2026 104m away

  T001 - 1x Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata ?Zebrina?) - Crown lift away from the adjacent building and boundary wall to achieve a minimum clearance of approximately 2.50 metres from the top of the wall, pruning secondary branch growth only back to suitable growth points and the boundary line, or back to the main stem where appropriate, in accordance with BS39982010 Recommendations for Tree Work. Works shall be carried out to provide suitable clearance whilst maintaining a balanced and natural crown form. Individual pruning wounds shall not exceed 50 mm in diameter.

  Decided Trees
  Small domestic

• Church Of St Andrew St Efrides Road Torquay Torbay TQ2 5SG

  AT/2026/0205 Submitted 3 Aug 2026 104m away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~5 Oct

  T12 - Port Orford Cedar - Fell to ground level as per QTRA recommendations. T15 - Holm Oak - Reduce canopy by 4m from branch tips as per Tree survey. See attached report for photos and reasons for work.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 215 Union Street Torquay TQ1 4BZ

  P/2023/0191 Submitted 23 Feb 2023 115m away

  Change of use to three residential apartments, demolition of part of north east section of the building, removal of shopfront, new windows, doors and bin store and associated works.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Demolition +1 18 docs

• 1 Vansittart Road Torquay TQ2 5BT

  AT/2019/0305 Submitted 7 Nov 2019 134m away

  T1,T2 & T3 X3 Western Red Cedar - Dismantle, fell & remove to ground level - Remove all cut material from site

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• P/2026/0126 Granted

  Harbour Light Restaurant North Quay Roundham Road Paignton TQ4 6DU

  Illuminated and non-illuminated replacement signage & external lighting.

  2 Mar 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• P/2026/0335 Refused

  Torre Railway Station Newton Road Torquay TQ2 5EU

  Installation of PVC underground duct, containing external fibre telecommunications cable. Installation of a fibre termination box (containing further cabling) to external wall.

  21 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• P/2025/0752 Withdrawn

  The Old Town Hall Babbacombe Road Torquay TQ1 3JR

  Isolated damp proofing behind existing dry linings internally. Lead weathering to isolated pediments to prevent water penetration. Roof repairs. Velux replacement where existing is leaking.

  26 Nov 2025 Heritage and listed buildings
• P/2026/0280 Granted

  Vane Tower 11 Vane Hill Road Torquay TQ1 2BZ

  Installation of photovoltaic panels on garage. (See accompanying PA P/2026/0279).

  29 Apr 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• P/2026/0413 Awaiting decision

  Paignton Picture House 2 Queen's Park Road Paignton TQ4 6AH

  Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services to enable the function of the cinema as per LBC P/2023/1098, and builders work openings for the running of these services. Alterations to existing walls due to poor condition and fire and acoustic constraints.

  6 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings