10 Osney Gardens Paignton TQ4 5HB

1. 4 Aug 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 18 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 26 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 13 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.

This application is with Torbay for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Torbay decided householder applications in a median of 93 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 4 Osney Avenue Paignton TQ4 5HA

  P/2023/0244 Submitted 17 Mar 2023 100 yards away

  Certificate of lawfulness for proposed formation of first floor extension over existing ground floor extension to rear.

  Refused Lawful development Extension 8 docs

• 39 Osney Crescent Paignton TQ4 5EZ

  P/2021/0333 Submitted 22 Mar 2021 100 yards away

  Formation of single storey extension to side, new flat roof over existing sun lounge & new porch to front.

  Granted Householder Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 22 Osney Crescent Paignton TQ4 5EY

  P/2021/0412 Submitted 16 Mar 2021 200 yards away

  Single storey extension to rear.

  Granted Householder Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• Romaleyn Gardens Dartmouth Road Paignton TQ4 5HN

  AT/2026/0083 Submitted 16 Mar 2026 200 yards away

  Justification Statement This application seeks consent to undertake minor crown lifting and light-touch pruning works to several trees located within a managed residential scheme for elderly occupants. The proposed works are intended to increase natural light levels to nearby properties, communal footpaths, and parking areas, thereby improving visibility, safety, and general amenity for residents. The works are limited, proportionate, and designed to avoid any long-term impact on tree health or amenity value. Tree Work: Recommendations, retaining the trees? natural form and avoiding the creation of large pruning wounds. T1 ? Sycamore - Crown lift on the footpath side by removing secondary and sub-lateral branches only to achieve approximately 3.0 m vertical clearance between ground level and the lowest foliage tips Justification: To increase daylight to adjacent properties. To improve light and visibility along the footpath used by elderly residents. To provide adequate clearance for safe pedestrian access. Works are minimal and do not involve the removal of primary branches. G4 ? Group of 3x Copper Norway Maple Crown lift by removing secondary and sub-lateral branch growth only to achieve approximately 3.0 m vertical clearance over the footpath and car parking areas. Justification: To allow more natural light into the properties and communal areas. To increase safety by improving visibility for pedestrians and vehicle manoeuvring. To raise the crown uniformly without altering the trees? natural shape. Individual pruning wounds will not exceed 50 mm. T2 ? Western Red Cedar Crown lift by removing secondary and sub-lateral branches only to achieve approximately 4.0 m vertical clearance above the footpath. Justification: To improve light levels and reduce shading to nearby dwellings. To ensure safe clearance for pedestrians, mobility scooters, and maintenance access. Pruning wounds will not exceed 40 mm, maintaining natural form. T3 ? Beech Crown lift by removi

  Granted Trees

• 10A Clennon Summit Paignton TQ4 5HD

  P/2026/0195 Submitted 27 Mar 2026 250 yards away

  Erection of 1.9 metre high close-boarded fence to a section of the front boundary (Part-retrospective).

  Refused Householder
  Small domestic

• Butchers Shop Land Between 5-7 Sunbury Road Paignton Devon

  P/2009/0260 Submitted 11 Mar 2009 250 yards away

  Change of use of shop to dwelling; extension at first floor level ancillary to No 5 Sunbury Road (revised scheme)

  Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs
  Domestic

• P/2026/0476 Granted

  75 North View Road Brixham TQ5 9TS

  Roof conversion with installation of rooflights to front and construction of a rear dormer.

  Received 30 Jul, published by the council 12 Aug 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0474 Granted

  50 Westhill Avenue Torquay TQ1 4LQ

  Installation of tiered patio, to replace existing raised patio to rear.

  Received 29 Jul, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0585 Awaiting decision

  12 Barcombe Road Paignton TQ3 1PY

  Formation of first floor extension to front.

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0586 Awaiting decision

  2 Helford Drive Paignton TQ4 7NJ

  Formation of single-storey side & rear extension with partial demolition of existing conservatory.

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0441 Granted

  16 Sanders Road Brixham TQ5 8PL

  Demolition of existing conservatory, formation of single-storey side & rear extensions, raising flat roof sections by 200mm, installation of 2no. rooflights and construction of 2no. decked areas.

  Received 14 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Householder