Disraelis House 50 Braddons Hill Road East Torquay TQ1 1HE

1. 26 Aug 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 8 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 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 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 82 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.

• Cary Court Hotel Hunsdon Road Torquay TQ1 1QB

  AT/2022/0331 Submitted 7 Dec 2022 100 yards away

  T354 Holm Oak - Pollard immediately above previous pollard heads at 8m. Reduce lateral crown by 1m all sides. (Leaving a tree 8m tall and 6m crown spread) T355 Holm Oak - Reduce height of tree by 4m. Reduce lateral crown on all sides by 1m. (Leaving a tree 10m tall and 6m crown spread) T356 Holm Oak - Reduce height of tree by 4m. Reduce lateral crown on all sides by 1m. (Leaving a tree 8m tall and 7m crown spread) T3 Palm - remove for management reasons (see photo).

  Refused Trees 4 docs

• Office Address Ellesmere Lower Warberry Road Torquay TQ1 1TR

  AT/2026/0137 Submitted 21 May 2026 100 yards away

  T2897 - Sorbus (Sorbus aucuparia): Sectional dismantling to ground level due to structural concerns associated with low multi-stem unions, included bark and evidence of basal dysfunction. T2895 - Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus): Sectional dismantling to near ground level due to extensive stem decay, significant cavity formation and compromised structural integrity. T2896 - Norway Maple (Acer platanoides): Crown reduction by approximately 1.5?2.0 metres throughout the crown to reduce end-weight and improve crown balance, including removal of minor deadwood. T2892 - Pedunculate Oak (Quercus robur): Moderate crown reduction by approximately 1.5?2.0 metres throughout the outer crown extent to reduce loading associated with suspected internal stem dysfunction whilst retaining natural form. T2891, T2890, T2889, T2887 & T2884 - Sycamores (Acer pseudoplatanus): Crown reduction works between approximately 1.5-2.5 metres to reduce leverage and loading on co-dominant stems and included unions whilst retaining natural crown form and amenity value. T2886 - Pedunculate Oak (Quercus robur): Light crown reduction of extended lateral limbs by approximately 1.5-2.0 metres to improve crown balance and reduce end-weight loading. T2883 - Turkey Oak (Quercus cerris): Light crown reduction by approximately 1.5-2.0 metres to reduce loading on co-dominant stems and associated unions. Existing Cobra bracing system to be retained and monitored. T2882 - Monterey Cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa): Light crown reduction by approximately 1.5-2.0 metres radial spread together with removal of deadwood and fractured secondary limbs to reduce sail effect and loading on hollow stem sections. T2881 - Ornamental Cherry (Prunus spp.): Removal to ground level due to progressive structural dysfunction, decay and declining vitality. Stump grinding to be undertaken where practicable. T2898 and Group G001: Crown lifting to provide approximately 5.2 metres clearance above the adjacent roadway/highway to maintain v

  Refused Trees

• Bramblehurst House Hunsdon Road Torquay TQ1 1QB

  P/2024/0472 Submitted 11 Jul 2024 100 yards away

  Demolish existing extension and replace with new single storey extension.

  Withdrawn Householder Extension Demolition 12 docs
  Small domestic

• Bramblehurst House Hunsdon Road Torquay TQ1 1QB

  P/2023/0160 Submitted 16 Feb 2023 100 yards away

  Repositioning of main entrance gate and part replace stone garden wall

  Granted Householder 12 docs
  Domestic

• Bramblehurst House Hunsdon Road Torquay TQ1 1QB

  P/2022/1014 Submitted 9 Sep 2022 100 yards away

  Repositioning of main entrance gate and pillars and refurbishment/repair of stone wall boundary.

  Refused Lawful development 10 docs

• Greythorpe House Upper Braddons Hill Road Torquay TQ1 1QE

  AT/2021/0215 Submitted 21 Jun 2021 100 yards away

  Ash - (T1) - thre metres reduction within the lower, mid and upper crown on the east aspect of the tree becaue branches overlapping roof at 11 Woodside Drive, a tree wth early-stage and symptoms of Chalara Dieback of Ash. Oak (T2) - three metres reduction with the lower and mid crown becaue of asymmetrical shape of the crown due to shading from neighbouring taller trees also due to lace of RPZ to the east and damage to the wall. Tree targeting car park. Elm (T3) - three metres reduction within the lower and mid crown because of asymmetrical shape of the crown due to shading from neighbouring taller trees also due to lack of RPZ to the east and damage to the wall. Tree shading and targeting electrical apparatus.

  Refused Trees 5 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/2026/0528 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
• 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