41 Totnes Road Paignton TQ4 5LA

1. 24 Aug 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 26 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 2 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 21 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 62 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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• Jasmyn House 1 Midvale Road Paignton TQ4 5BD

  P/2020/0396 Submitted 24 Mar 2020 43m away

  Installation of decking to front elevation to provide disabled access and fire escape.

  Withdrawn Full applications 20 docs

• Mayfield Medical Centre 37 Totnes Road Paignton TQ4 5LA

  AT/2026/0063 Submitted 24 Feb 2026 51m away

  T1 - Eucalypt (Fell) Reason for Removal: The tree is growing within a confined raised bed, providing insufficient space for future root plate expansion. This constraint has already resulted in structural interaction with the retaining wall, indicating ongoing and likely progressive damage. A fruitbody of Spectacular Rustgill (Gymnopilus junonius) was noted at the base, suggesting possible decay activity within the root zone. Given the tree's position adjacent to the driveway and pedestrian access, the combination of restricted rooting environment, structural pressure on built features, and potential root decay presents an unacceptable risk to vehicles and pedestrians. Removal is therefore recommended.

  Decided Trees

• 3 Midvale Road Paignton TQ4 5BD

  AT/2024/0270 Submitted 4 Oct 2024 54m away

  T1 - X1 Mature Walnut - Reduce overall canopy of the tree; Reduce the height of the tree by approximately x2.0 metres leaving a final tree height of approximately x10.0 metres. Reduce radial canopy spreads by approximately x2.0 metres leaving a final radial crown spread of approximately x10. metres at all compass points. Pruning wounds shall not exceed x80 mm in diameter. The tree dominates the rear garden and the canopy touches the dwelling & causes excessive shading over the property & garden area.

  Refused Trees 2 docs
  Domestic

• 28 Totnes Road Paignton TQ4 5JZ

  AT/2026/0181 Submitted 21 Jul 2026 82m away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~16 Sep

  Large Bay Tree has grown between both properties now touching both and is far too large for where it is situated. 11m tall 0.92cm diameter at base to be dismantled down to ground level due to encroachment on both properties

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 20 Curledge Street Paignton TQ4 5BA

  AT/2021/0254 Submitted 21 Jul 2021 93m away

  T003: Lime - Fell due to extensive decay and location.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 13 Curledge Street Paignton TQ4 5BA

  P/2026/0326 Submitted 19 May 2026 97m away

  Change of use of existing dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a small-scale supported accommodation use (Use Class C2) for up to three young people aged 16-18, with associated staff support. No external alterations.

  Refused Full applications
  Domestic

• P/2025/0768 Granted

  St Edmunds Hotel 25 Sands Road Paignton TQ4 6EG

  Change of use from guest house to dwelling.

  1 Dec 2025 Full applications
• P/2026/0271 Withdrawn

  15 Scarborough Road Torquay TQ2 5UJ

  Change of use from C1 (guesthouse) to C4 (six-bed HMO) with no external alterations. Existing self-contained basement flat retained as C3 dwelling. No building works proposed.

  27 Apr 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0512 Awaiting decision

  33A New Road Brixham TQ5 8NB

  Change of use of garage to affordable residential unit. Alterations to fenestration.

  14 Aug 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0309 Refused

  The Rosewood 56 Belgrave Road Torquay TQ2 5HY

  Change of use of upper floors of property from C1 (guesthouse) to six-bedroom HMO. Basement and ground floor owner's accommodation remains unchanged. No external alterations.

  11 May 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0150 Granted

  Car Park To The East Of South Devon College Long Road Paignton TQ4 7BJ

  Change of use of existing car park (associated F1 use) for the operations of ArcMarine (use class E), including the siting of containers, research and development, and ancillary storage of materials and plant on site.

  12 Mar 2026 Full applications