31 Abbey Road Torquay TQ2 5NQ

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

• P/2026/0521 Awaiting decision

  31 Abbey Road Torquay TQ2 5NQ

  Alterations to replace roof with flat roof, general refurbishment and internal alterations. See adjoining application P/2026/0522.

  Submitted 18 Aug 2026 Full applications

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/2026/0521 Awaiting decision

  31 Abbey Road Torquay TQ2 5NQ

  Alterations to replace roof with flat roof, general refurbishment and internal alterations. See adjoining application P/2026/0522.

  Submitted 18 Aug 2026 Full applications

1 later application on the register refers to this one:

• P/2026/0521 Awaiting decision

  31 Abbey Road Torquay TQ2 5NQ

  Alterations to replace roof with flat roof, general refurbishment and internal alterations. See adjoining application P/2026/0522.

  Submitted 18 Aug 2026 Full applications

This application is with Torbay for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Torbay decided heritage and listed building applications in a median of 82 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• 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/2026/0521 Submitted 18 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  79% historically approved · decision due ~27 Oct

  Alterations to replace roof with flat roof, general refurbishment and internal alterations. See adjoining application P/2026/0522.

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• 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/2026/0183 Granted

  Weavers Cottage Cockington Lane Torquay TQ2 6XA

  Replacement of failing single glazed C20/C21 windows with timber, heritage double glazed casement windows.

  Received 25 Mar, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• P/2026/0396 Granted

  25-27 Fleet Street Torquay TQ1 1DB

  Minor internal alterations to form dental practice, including lining of walls and new internal floors.

  Received 19 Jun, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• P/2026/0555 Awaiting decision

  Torre Abbey The Kings Drive Torquay TQ2 5JE

  Repair of West Range roof and chapel interior, tower roof repair, strengthen store room floor and small scale patch repairs in ancillary areas to specified lime-plastered walls.

  Received 4 Sep, published by the council 9 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• P/2026/0539 Awaiting decision

  Disraelis House 50 Braddons Hill Road East Torquay TQ1 1HE

  Replacement of 5 x second-floor sash windows with 5 x double glazed sash windows.

  Received 26 Aug, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• P/2026/0528 Awaiting decision

  13 The Old Town Hall Babbacombe Road Torquay TQ1 3JR

  Replacement of second floor window (retrospective).

  Received 20 Aug, published by the council 23 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings