31 Abbey Road Torquay TQ2 5NQ

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

• P/2026/0522 Awaiting decision

  31 Abbey Road Torquay TQ2 5NQ

  Alterations to replace roof with flat roof, general refurbishment and internal alterations. See adjoining application P/2026/0521.

  Submitted 18 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 18 Aug 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 1 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 8 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 27 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/2026/0522 Awaiting decision

  31 Abbey Road Torquay TQ2 5NQ

  Alterations to replace roof with flat roof, general refurbishment and internal alterations. See adjoining application P/2026/0521.

  Submitted 18 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

1 later application on the register refers to this one:

• P/2026/0522 Awaiting decision

  31 Abbey Road Torquay TQ2 5NQ

  Alterations to replace roof with flat roof, general refurbishment and internal alterations. See adjoining application P/2026/0521.

  Submitted 18 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

This application is with Torbay for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Torbay decided full applications in a median of 119 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Central Cinema 29 Abbey Road Torquay TQ2 5NQ

  P/2026/0570 Submitted 9 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~4 Nov

  Variation of Conditions relating to application P/2022/0731: Change of use from cinema to theatre, community art centre and office space with accompanying alterations. Conditions: P1 - Approved Plans, 01 - Materials. Variation sought: Retention of existing material on main roof, and use of artificial slate on lower roofs, to maintain harmony of appearance.

  Awaiting decision Amendments

• 31 Abbey Road Torquay TQ2 5NQ

  P/2026/0522 Submitted 18 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~27 Oct

  Alterations to replace roof with flat roof, general refurbishment and internal alterations. See adjoining application P/2026/0521.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings

• 50 Abbey Road Torquay TQ2 5NH

  P/2025/0574 Submitted 8 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  Certificate of lawfulness for existing: use as 5no. self-contained flats (Use Class C3).

  Refused Lawful development New dwelling

• Berwyn House 70 - 72 Abbey Road Torquay TQ2 5NH

  AT/2021/0325 Submitted 6 Sep 2021 100 yards away

  T1 & T2 Prunus, by garden entrance to no.72 - Fell because of historical bad pruning and low amenity value. H1 comprising of 5 mixed species to be felled due to bad pruning, low amenity value, growing into over head wires, causing excessive shading to property. T3 & T4 Top 2 Prunus at the end of hedge to be reduced to approx 7ft, to gain more light into property and control growth.

  Withdrawn Trees 5 docs

• 18 - 20 Union Street Torquay TQ2 5PL

  P/2023/0122 Submitted 7 Feb 2023 100 yards away

  Installation of 1 internally illuminated reto flex face sign with logo & 1 internally illuminated projection sign.

  Granted Advertising 5 docs

• 39 - 41 Union Street Torquay TQ1 1FA

  P/2021/0405 Submitted 7 Apr 2021 100 yards away

  Installation of free standing advertising unit (FSU), containing back to back digital displays.

  Granted Advertising 10 docs

• P/2026/0478 Granted

  First Floor Flat 8 Churchway Torquay TQ1 3NS

  Proposed loft conversion with dormer to rear and rooflight to the front.

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0342 Granted

  Unit D Westfield Business Park Long Road Paignton TQ4 7AU

  Replacement of window with fire door and glazed side panels and replacement doors. Removal of four parking spaces to install ramp access to fire doors and relocation of bike store.

  Received 27 May, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0374 Granted

  13 Greenover Road Brixham TQ5 9LY

  Construction of office/laundry extension.

  Received 10 Jun, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0489 Granted

  127B Reddenhill Road Torquay TQ1 3NY

  Change of use from tattoo studio to dog grooming salon.

  Received 4 Aug, published by the council 16 Aug 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0286 Refused

  3 The Strand Torquay TQ1 2AA

  Change of use of premises from Class E to a mixed use of Class E and hot food takeaway (Sui Generis) and retention of extractor flue and shop front (see adjoining application P/2026/0287). Retrospective.

  Received 30 Apr, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Full applications