38 Nelson Road Brixham TQ5 8BH

1. 24 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 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.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.

More on householder applications in our guide

• 20 Nelson Road Brixham TQ5 8BH

  P/2022/1365 Submitted 28 Dec 2022 8m away

  Formation of two-storey extension to replace existing rear conservatory. Formation of dormer roof extension to South West elevation.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 28 Furzeham Park Brixham TQ5 8RG

  P/2021/0559 Submitted 9 Apr 2021 114m away

  Formation of single storey side & rear extensions. Widening of existing garage.

  Granted Householder Extension 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 57 South Furzeham Road Brixham TQ5 8JF

  P/2023/0014 Submitted 9 Jan 2023 182m away

  Variation of Conditions relating to P/2022/0431. Condition: P1 - Loft bedroom added to proposals.

  Refused Amendments 17 docs

• 6 Walcot Place Higher Furzeham Road Brixham TQ5 8BJ

  P/2020/0983 Submitted 7 Oct 2020 196m away

  Extension at 1st floor level with balcony to South side elevation.

  Granted Householder Extension 20 docs
  Domestic

• 62 South Furzeham Road Brixham TQ5 8JD

  AT/2021/0229 Submitted 6 Jul 2021 209m away

  We plan to remove this medium sized ash tree, it's suffering with ash dieback

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• Summervale South Furzeham Road Brixham TQ5 8JD

  P/2023/0074 Submitted 23 Jan 2023 213m away

  Conversion of garage to office with lowered patio area, concealed steps, and external alterations.

  Granted Householder 24 docs
  Domestic

• P/2026/0375 Granted

  43 Albany Road Paignton TQ3 1BZ

  Construction of single storey rear (N) and side (E) extension, front (S) canopies, associated landscaping works and retrospective shed and side (NW) window.

  10 Jun 2026 Householder
• P/2025/0731 Granted

  16 Vansittart Road Torquay TQ2 5BW

  External alterations including new boundary wall, entrance gates, front porch, replacement windows and landscaping works.

  17 Nov 2025 Householder
• P/2026/0153 Withdrawn

  15 Mount Road Brixham TQ5 9SA

  Formation of flat roof first floor extension over existing extension at rear to include a juliet balcony.

  13 Mar 2026 Householder
• P/2025/0680 Granted

  12 Maple Road Brixham TQ5 0DG

  Single storey side extension (void below). New rear balcony with glass balustrading and new access steps to garden. New patio doors to rear, door replaced with window on SE elevation and new window on SW elevation.

  27 Oct 2025 Householder
• P/2026/0305 Granted

  39 Primley Park Paignton TQ3 3JS

  Construction of lower ground floor rear extension with roof terrace, lower ground floor pitched rear garden room and replacement of ground floor single storey side extension.

  8 May 2026 Householder