Marlow Wheatridge Lane Torquay TQ2 6RA

1. 27 Jul 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 5 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 21 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 lawful development applications in a median of 84 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Torland House Wheatridge Lane Torquay TQ2 6RA

  P/2021/0510 Submitted 28 Apr 2021 50 yards away

  Formation of single storey extension to front to replace existing open roof entrance.

  Granted Householder Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 2 Mead Road Torquay TQ2 6TE

  P/2021/0229 Submitted 24 Feb 2021 50 yards away

  Formation of dwelling within existing garden & associated works.

  Refused Full applications 25 docs
  Domestic

• 6 Mead Road Torquay TQ2 6TE

  P/2026/0325 Submitted 18 May 2026 100 yards away

  Construction of single storey side extension to form garage and habitable room.

  Granted Householder Extension
  Small domestic

• Cromdale 8 Mead Road Torquay TQ2 6TE

  P/2026/0108 Submitted 25 Feb 2026 100 yards away

  Variation of Condition relating to application P/2025/0079: Formation of extension to garage with workshop/garden store under. Condition: P1 - Approved Plans. Variation sought: Change of design from pitched roof to flat roof with parapet.

  Granted Amendments Extension

• Cromdale 8 Mead Road Torquay TQ2 6TE

  P/2026/0058 Submitted 2 Feb 2026 100 yards away

  Non-Material Amendment to P/2025/0079. Amendments sought: Change from a pitch roof to a flat roof with a front facing parapet.

  Refused Amendments

• Land Adjacent To 10 Mead Road Torquay TQ2 6TE

  P/2026/0551 Submitted 2 Sep 2026 150 yards away

  Installation of 9m light wooden pole.

  Decided Telecoms

• P/2026/0415 Refused

  Badgers Run Heath Road Brixham TQ5 9AU

  Certificate of lawfulness for proposed: formation of garden room in rear garden.

  Received 6 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0564 Awaiting decision

  30 Lutyens Drive Paignton TQ3 3LA

  Alterations to existing conservatory, including replacement of roof.

  Received 8 Sep, published by the council 23 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0561 Awaiting decision

  18 Greenway Road Brixham TQ5 0LR

  Certificate of Lawfulness for formation of rear extension, alterations to windows and doors, updated entrance and patio areas, installation of solar PV panels and green roof, and associated works.

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 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).

  Received 3 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 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.

  Received 4 Jun, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Lawful development