13 The Old Town Hall Babbacombe Road Torquay TQ1 3JR

1. 20 Aug 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 14 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 9 November 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 heritage and listed building applications in a median of 78 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

• The Old Town Hall Babbacombe Road Torquay TQ1 3JR

  P/2025/0752 Submitted 26 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  Isolated damp proofing behind existing dry linings internally. Lead weathering to isolated pediments to prevent water penetration. Roof repairs. Velux replacement where existing is leaking.

  Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings Loft or dormer

• 2-4 Fore Street St Marychurch Torquay TQ1 4NE

  P/2024/0586 Submitted 28 Aug 2024 50 yards away

  Change of use of premises in Use Class E to 3 dwellings in Use Class C3.

  Refused Prior approval 23 docs
  Several homes

• 4 Fore Street Torquay TQ1 4NE

  P/2021/0459 Submitted 16 Apr 2021 50 yards away

  Formation of first floor extension & alterations to existing rear extension to form Cottage with associated parking. Demolition of existing single storey extension & removal external steps to rear.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 15 docs
  Small domestic

• 10 Fore Street St Marychurch Torquay Devon TQ1 4NE

  P/2010/0281 Submitted 11 Mar 2010 100 yards away

  Demolition works

  Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings Demolition 10 docs

• 31 Babbacombe Road Torquay TQ1 3SB

  P/2026/0436 Submitted 13 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~19 Oct

  Installation of 1 x illuminated fascia sign with integrated projecting hologram display (Retrospective).

  Awaiting decision Advertising

• Chilcote House 14 Manor Road Torquay TQ1 3JX

  AT/2021/0161 Submitted 30 Apr 2021 100 yards away

  Failed retaining wall adjacent public highway. Part retrospective application - for root pruning. Part application for crown reduction. Recommendations: Do not cut any more of tree or roots over 2.5cm in diameter. Prune off small fibrous roots with sharp clean tool (such as secateurs) to minimise the size of the wound and reduce the possibility of decay pathogens gaining access to the roots. Cover exposed roots (including fine fibrous feeding roots) with hessian sack and wet to prevent further desiccation. Rebuild wall around tree shape and root form. Protect the roots from leachate with a polythene root barrier from base of foundation to level of tree mass. Undertake a crown reduction in height by 3m by drop crotching, reducing the lateral branches by 2m to leave a crown of a good form.

  Granted Trees 3 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/2026/0522 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.

  Received 18 Aug, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings