196 Penwill Way Paignton TQ4 5JP

1. 6 Aug 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 3 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 8 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 29 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. 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

• 81 Brantwood Drive Paignton TQ4 5HY

  P/2020/0269 Submitted 6 Mar 2020 118m away

  Alteration and extension to include single storey extensions to front and rear.

  Refused Lawful development Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 67 Wheatlands Road Paignton TQ4 5HX

  P/2026/0162 Submitted 16 Mar 2026 135m away

  73% historically approved · decision due ~2 Jun

  Certificate of lawfulness for proposed: Demolition of existing conservatory and formation of single-storey rear extension within same footprint and foundations. Works to include insulated external walls, new windows, single external door, construction of pitched (A-frame) roof, and internal opening to connect to existing kitchen.

  Awaiting decision Lawful development Extension Demolition +1
  Small domestic

• The Anchorage 12 Clennon Park Paignton TQ4 5HL

  P/2026/0368 Submitted 4 Jun 2026 143m away

  73% historically approved · decision due ~30 Jul

  Certificate of lawfulness for proposed: construction of garden room.

  Awaiting decision Lawful development

• 170 Penwill Way Paignton TQ4 5JW

  P/2026/0018 Submitted 14 Jan 2026 219m away

  Formation of two-storey extension to west (side) elevation.

  Granted Householder Extension
  Domestic

• 49 Wheatlands Road Paignton TQ4 5HX

  P/2025/0563 Submitted 2 Sep 2025 258m away

  Extension to form dining room and alterations to existing balcony.

  Granted Householder Extension
  Domestic

• 42 Wheatlands Road Paignton TQ4 5HU

  P/2023/0203 Submitted 2 Mar 2023 270m away

  Formation of front extensions, enlarged replacement first floor balcony, ground floor rear extension with raised patio, formation of lower ground floor extension, rendering of external walls and chimney and new external windows, doors and rooflight and associated works.

  Withdrawn Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 16 docs
  Domestic

• 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