Summerhill Higher Lincombe Road Torquay TQ1 2EX

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 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.

An amendment application changes a permission that already exists. Non-material amendments cover small adjustments with no wider effect, while minor material amendments, usually made by varying a condition, allow modest design changes without a fresh application. Anything beyond that needs a new permission, so the scope here is deliberately narrow.

More on amendments applications in our guide

• Summerhill Higher Lincombe Road Torquay TQ1 2EX

  P/2025/0826 Submitted 19 Dec 2025 3m 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 13m 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 55m 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 90m 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 102m away

  81% 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

• Leigh Court Haldon Road Torquay TQ1 2LY

  AT/2021/0186 Submitted 17 May 2021 108m away

  T1-Eucalyptus - Pollard tree due it being pollarded previously and now has weak unions - no amenity value

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• P/2026/0304 Granted

  St Helens Higher Erith Road Torquay TQ1 2NQ

  Variation of Condition relating to application P/2023/1090 (Variation of Condition relating to application P/2022/0423: Conversion of existing building to form four flats and formation of extension to form further three flats. Condition: P1 - Approved Plans. Variation sought: Alterations to the parking layout and building entrance of approved development.). Variation sought in relation to Conditions: P1 - Approved Plans and 04 - External Materials.

  8 May 2026 Amendments
• P/2026/0495 Awaiting decision

  11 Alta Vista Road Paignton TQ4 6DB

  Non-Material Amendments to P/2026/0277. Amendments sought: Solar panels added to southern roof elevation of coach houses, brick material finish added to northern and eastern elevations of coach houses, coach house garage doors resized, projecting brick wall added to ground floor of southern elevations of coach houses.

  7 Aug 2026 Amendments
• P/2026/0497 Awaiting decision

  St Kilda 15 Drew Street Brixham TQ5 9JU

  Non-Material Amendment to P/2025/0417. Amendments sought: Colour change of down water pipes.

  7 Aug 2026 Amendments
• P/2026/0371 Granted

  Riviera Mansion Warren Road Torquay TQ2 5TN

  Variation of Condition on application P/2024/0459: Extension of second floor balcony to rear elevation. Condition: p1 - Approved Plans. Variation sought: Installation of spiral staircase from balcony to communal garden. Retrospective.

  9 Jun 2026 Amendments
• P/2026/0486 Awaiting decision

  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.

  4 Aug 2026 Amendments