30 Lutyens Drive Paignton TQ3 3LA

1. 8 Sep 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 23 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 3 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 lawful development applications in a median of 78 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 2 Trelissick Road Paignton TQ3 3GW

  P/2021/0389 Submitted 1 Apr 2021 50 yards away

  Existing conservatory roof to be replaced with lightweight acrylic tile system.

  Granted Householder Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 4 Chartwell Close Paignton TQ3 3LT

  P/2025/0592 Submitted 18 Sep 2025 150 yards away

  Replacement and extension of existing driveway with brick paving design with installation of aco drain.

  Granted Householder Extension
  Domestic

• Pembroke House Trelissick Road Paignton TQ3 3GZ

  AT/2024/0312 Submitted 11 Nov 2024 200 yards away

  T1 - x 1 Sycamore Tree (overhanging the drying area & roof of Pembroke House) - Prune all overhanging branch growth hard back to main stems to achieve a minimum x3.0 metre clearance from building. T2 - x 1 Sycamore Tree (overhanging the drying area & roof of Pembroke House) - Prune all overhanging branch growth hard back to main stems to achieve a minimum x3.0 metre clearance from building. Both trees are in close proximity to the building. The proposed work recommendations are to reduce excessive shading into the property & garden area. Also to provide an adequate clearance from the property & property roof. The proposed works are remedial works & will not affect the overall amenity value of the trees.

  Granted Trees

• 46 Luscombe Close Paignton Torbay TQ3 3GQ

  AT/2025/0362 Submitted 10 Dec 2025 250 yards away

  T1 Oak The existing crown spread is approximately 22m, with a maximum radial spread of 11m, we seek to reduce the radial spread on the east side over the garden of 50 Luscombe Close, by up to 1.5m with maximum pruning cuts of no more than 50mm, using reducing via thinning style of prunning, this will reduce the crown diameter by up to 1.5m in total, the radial spread on the east side of the garden of 50 luscombe close by 1.5m. Please see attached page 14 from QTRA from east Devon tree care The existing crown spread is approximately 22m, with a maximum radial spread of 11m, we seek to reduce the radial spread on the east side over the garden of 50 Luscombe Close, by up to 1.5m with maximum pruning cuts of no more than 50mm, using reducing via thinning style of prunning, this will reduce the crown diameter by up to 1.5m in total, the radial spread on the east side of the garden of 50 luscombe close by 1.5m.

  Granted Trees

• 19 Luscombe Close Paignton Torbay TQ3 3GQ

  AT/2026/0190 Submitted 24 Jul 2026 300 yards away

  T1 - Sycamore rear of 19 Luscombe rd - Section fell to ground level due to it out growing the space where it is growing. T2 - Sycamore - Remove limb approximately 150 mm in diameter, crossing over garden, due to being over extended and tip heavy.

  Refused Trees

• 10 Holne Moor Close Paignton TQ3 3GH

  P/2024/0619 Submitted 9 Sep 2024 300 yards away

  Replacement of roof to conservatory and cladding to rear elevation.

  Refused Lawful development Extension 5 docs

• P/2026/0415 Refused

  Badgers Run Heath Road Brixham TQ5 9AU

  Certificate of lawfulness for proposed: formation of garden room in rear garden.

  Received 6 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0561 Awaiting decision

  18 Greenway Road Brixham TQ5 0LR

  Certificate of Lawfulness for formation of rear extension, alterations to windows and doors, updated entrance and patio areas, installation of solar PV panels and green roof, and associated works.

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0412 Granted

  South Devon Magistrates Court Union Street Torquay TQ1 4BP

  Certificate of lawfulness for existing operations undertaken to convert the building to form 14 residential apartments (as approved under P/2022/0969).

  Received 3 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0360 Refused

  479 Babbacombe Road Torquay TQ1 1HL

  Certificate of lawfulness existing: for building as HMO with 8 bedsits, two kitchens & two bathrooms.

  Received 4 Jun, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0373 Refused

  Higher Yalberton Farm Yalberton Road Paignton TQ4 7PJ

  Certificate of lawfulness for existing: Retrospective temporary change of use of former agricultural building to ancillary residential accommodation in connection with construction of The Barn, together with installation of solar photovoltaic panels, replacement and insertion of windows and doors, associated operational development, building alterations, engineering works and ancillary development.

  Received 9 Jun, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Lawful development