Summerhill Higher Lincombe Road Torquay TQ1 2EX

This site has had 4 applications since 2025: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• P/2026/0513 Awaiting decision

  Summerhill Higher Lincombe Road Torquay TQ1 2EX

  Demolition and replacement of extension to front to include roof conversion and installation of raised platform and replacement 1.8m fence to rear.

  Submitted 14 Aug 2026 Householder
• AT/2026/0092 Granted

  Summerhill Higher Lincombe Road Torquay TQ1 2EX

  T12 & T13 - 2x Monterey Cypress - Crown lift by removing primary, secondary and sub-lateral branch growth, to provide a vertical clearance of approximately 5.60 m between ground level and the lowest foliage tips, thereby achieving the desired clearance over the road. Individual pruning wounds shall not exceed 100 mm in diameter in accordance with BS 39982010 Tree Work - Recommendations. Remove dead or broken branches and stubs left from previous tree pruning operations, where such material exceeds 20 mm in diameter. T10 - 1x Beech Tree Crown reduce the tree overall by pruning back to the previous pruning points, whilst retaining the main framework and natural shape of the crown, thereby maintaining a high proportion of the foliage-bearing structure. Reduce the height of the tree by approximately 2.0 metres, leaving a final overall height of approximately 8.0 metres. Reduce the radial crown spread by approximately 2.0 metres, leaving a final radial spread of approximately 8.0 metres at all compass points. Individual final pruning wounds shall not exceed 40 mm in diameter. T16 - 1x Beech Tree Crown lift over the driveway only by removing secondary and sub-lateral branch growth, to provide a vertical clearance of approximately 6.0 metres between ground level and the lowest foliage tips, thereby achieving the desired clearance. All works shall retain the natural form of the crown and avoid the creation of large pruning wounds. Individual pruning wounds shall not exceed 40 mm in diameter. All arisings to be removed from site and returned to a Devon Tree Services depot for recycling, leaving the area safe, clean, and tidy. TPO & Conservation Area Application -Justification Statement The proposed tree works form part of an ongoing cyclical management programme aimed at maintaining the long term health, structural integrity and safe retention of the tree stock. Continued on JS25.03.26. See attached.

  Decided 26 May 2026 Trees
• P/2025/0826 Granted

  Summerhill Higher Lincombe Road Torquay TQ1 2EX

  Formation of single-storey orangery to rear, alterations to fenestration at ground and first floor level on east elevation & internal alterations.

  Decided 26 Feb 2026 Householder

1. 3 Aug 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 10 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 16 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 5 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 61 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

• P/2025/0826 Granted

  Summerhill Higher Lincombe Road Torquay TQ1 2EX

  Formation of single-storey orangery to rear, alterations to fenestration at ground and first floor level on east elevation & internal alterations.

  Decided 26 Feb 2026 Householder

This application is with Torbay for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Torbay decided amendment applications in a median of 62 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

An amendment application makes limited changes to a permission that already exists; anything beyond modest adjustment needs a fresh application. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Summerhill Higher Lincombe Road Torquay TQ1 2EX

  P/2026/0513 Submitted 14 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~29 Oct

  Demolition and replacement of extension to front to include roof conversion and installation of raised platform and replacement 1.8m fence to rear.

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension Demolition
  Small domestic

• Summerhill Higher Lincombe Road Torquay TQ1 2EX

  P/2025/0826 Submitted 19 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  Formation of single-storey orangery to rear, alterations to fenestration at ground and first floor level on east elevation & internal alterations.

  Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing
  Small domestic

• Summerhill Higher Lincombe Road Torquay TQ1 2EX

  AT/2026/0092 Submitted 25 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  T12 & T13 - 2x Monterey Cypress - Crown lift by removing primary, secondary and sub-lateral branch growth, to provide a vertical clearance of approximately 5.60 m between ground level and the lowest foliage tips, thereby achieving the desired clearance over the road. Individual pruning wounds shall not exceed 100 mm in diameter in accordance with BS 39982010 Tree Work - Recommendations. Remove dead or broken branches and stubs left from previous tree pruning operations, where such material exceeds 20 mm in diameter. T10 - 1x Beech Tree Crown reduce the tree overall by pruning back to the previous pruning points, whilst retaining the main framework and natural shape of the crown, thereby maintaining a high proportion of the foliage-bearing structure. Reduce the height of the tree by approximately 2.0 metres, leaving a final overall height of approximately 8.0 metres. Reduce the radial crown spread by approximately 2.0 metres, leaving a final radial spread of approximately 8.0 metres at all compass points. Individual final pruning wounds shall not exceed 40 mm in diameter. T16 - 1x Beech Tree Crown lift over the driveway only by removing secondary and sub-lateral branch growth, to provide a vertical clearance of approximately 6.0 metres between ground level and the lowest foliage tips, thereby achieving the desired clearance. All works shall retain the natural form of the crown and avoid the creation of large pruning wounds. Individual pruning wounds shall not exceed 40 mm in diameter. All arisings to be removed from site and returned to a Devon Tree Services depot for recycling, leaving the area safe, clean, and tidy. TPO & Conservation Area Application -Justification Statement The proposed tree works form part of an ongoing cyclical management programme aimed at maintaining the long term health, structural integrity and safe retention of the tree stock. Continued on JS25.03.26. See attached.

  Granted Trees

• Olde Court Higher Lincombe Road Torquay TQ1 2EX

  AT/2022/0333 Submitted 8 Dec 2022 50 yards away

  T1: To reduce Dead or dying limb from 1 Mature yew tree. Dying stem to be target pruned down to where new growth starts making tree safe and more aesthetically pleasing.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• 7 Ashleigh Court Torquay TQ1 2LW

  P/2021/0323 Submitted 18 Mar 2021 100 yards away

  Formation of two storey side extension & new entrance to side.

  Granted Householder Extension 17 docs
  Domestic

• South Ridge Middle Lincombe Road Torquay TQ1 2NE

  AT/2026/0233 Submitted 28 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  80% historically approved · decision due ~27 Oct

  T1 - cedar. Reduce the lateral spread/end-loading on 3 x low limbs on the west side of the tree by 2.5m, from 9.5m to 7m.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• P/2026/0252 Granted

  Land North Of Totnes Road Collaton St Mary Paignton TQ3 3TZ

  Non-Material Amendment relating to application P/2024/0368: Major Reserved Matters relating to outline consent application P/2019/0281: Development of up to 100 dwellings, including affordable and market housing. Associated landscaping, open space, drainage and highways infrastructure at Land North of Totnes Road together with new access onto Totnes Road. Matters relating to condition 01 (RM): (i) layout, (ii) scale, (iii) appearance, (iv) landscaping. (Re-advertisement: As revised by plans received 27.01.25). Amendment sought: Alterations to condition P1 - Approved Plans. Corrections to approved plans list.

  Received 14 Apr, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Amendments
• P/2026/0486 Granted

  Rowcroft Hospice Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS

  Non-Material Amendment relating to application P/2024/0497: Variation of Conditions relating to major application P/2022/0772: Demolition of Mildmay, the art room and estate workshop buildings and construction of new 60-bed specialist dementia & complex needs nursing home with ancillary facilities (Use Class C2). Remodelling of and extension to Main House to provide a 14-bed inpatients unit with ancillary facilities (Use Class C2). Remodelling of Rainbow House and construction of 40 assisted living units with communal facilities (Use Class C2). Construction of 3 guest lodges (Use Class C2). Construction of shared resident and community facilities comprising restaurant (Use Class E(b)), creche / nursery (Use Class E(f)) and community room / village hall (Use Class F2(b)). Construction of estate workshop. Associated car and cycle parking. Comprehensive landscape scheme to include publicly accessible amenity space, communal and private amenity space, restoration of boating lake, sustainable drainage features, allotments, new tree planting and associated works. Various vehicular, cycle and pedestrian routes through the site. All associated infrastructure works. (As amended by plans received 14.11.2022). Conditions: P1 - Approved Plans, 15 - Arboricultural Method Statement, 21 - Parking Management Plan, 23 - Landscaping Scheme, 33 - Care Home Ancillary Units. Variation sought: amendments to restaurant, nursery and community room/village hall with associated amendments to landscaping, generator plant and parking. Amendments sought: Alterations to approved plans, including: Removal of gabion walls. Adjustments to location of proposed guest lodges. Amendment bridge access to proposed lodges, in line with appropriate grading. Amended engineering design of estates workshop and associated hardstanding.

  Received 4 Aug, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Amendments
• P/2026/0497 Granted

  St Kilda 15 Drew Street Brixham TQ5 9JU

  Non-Material Amendment to P/2025/0417. Amendments sought: Colour change of rainwater goods from anthracite grey to black.

  Received 7 Aug, published by the council 26 Aug 2026 Amendments
• P/2026/0433 Granted

  44 Fore Street Torquay TQ1 4LX

  Variation of conditions in relation to P/2024/0432 (Extension and reconfiguration of mixed-use residential-commercial building to six apartments. Existing commercial space to be retained.): Condition P1- (Approved plans) & 04 - (Joinery). Variation sought: revised drawings to reflect design amendments (retrospective) and retention of heritage-style uPVC windows.

  Received 10 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Amendments
• P/2026/0249 Refused

  Etobicoke Nut Bush Lane Torquay TQ2 6LD

  Variation of condition in relation to P/2025/0070 (Flat roof front extension. Raised decking to the rear.): Condition P1 - (Approved plans). Variation sought: Replace existing rear conservatory roof and proposed front extension flat roof with pitched roofs.

  Received 17 Apr, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Amendments