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Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates711Searchable applications
230Recorded as pending
79%Approval rate · 381 approved or refused records
81Refused applications
300 approved · 81 refused · 14 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 18 Mar 2025 to 9 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 10 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
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Conservation areas23 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areas2 mapped area records0 identified HMO area records; remaining records unclassified
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More application records
- DecidedP/2026/0137
Non-Material Amendment to P/2022/1119.Major Reserved Matters application relating to outline consent P/2022/0112 for approval of (i) layout, (ii) scale, (iii) appearance, (iv) landscaping for the construction of 373 dwellings (Use Class C3), provision of serviced land for primary school and nursery school, internal access roads including vehicular and pedestrian/cycle access, the provision of public open space (formal and informal) and strategic mitigation. Amendments sought: Minor amendments to highways layout of phases 3 and 4: junction radii, access roads and turning heads. Installation of additional service run for Plots 245 to 251 and Plots 268 to 272 consecutive.
Land To The South Of White Rock Adjacent To Brixham Road Aka Inglewood Paignton
Received 6 Mar 2026 - DecidedP/2026/0138
Formation of a single storey side/rear extension to include a rear roof lantern, external steps and raised platform.
124 Broadsands Avenue Paignton TQ4 6JW
Received 6 Mar 2026 - DecidedP/2026/0139
First floor extension on south west elevation (rear).
Millbank Solsbro Road Torquay TQ2 6PF
Received 9 Mar 2026 - DecidedP/2026/0140
Construction of single storey rear and side extension to include roof light, installation of cladding, removal of chimney, installation of timber gate, demolition of side extension.
41 Templer Road Paignton TQ3 1EN
Received 9 Mar 2026 - UnknownAT/2026/0076
Trees T1-T12 - Ash Trees of varying maturity. All are in various stages of Ash Dieback according to a survey and report by Evans Treecare. Propose to fell the trees before they become a hazard to the property and whilst in a condition for the tree surgeon to carry out the works safely. It is hoped that works can commence at the earliest opportunity before a leaf canopy develops. My neighbours have no objection. The woodland is very dense and within the immediate vicinity of the affected trees are well established fir, oak, hazel and sycamore trees. I do not wish to re-plant. A visit by a case office in 2023/24 following a 2021 successful application confirmed that re-planting was not necessary given the sloping terrain, the existing healthy trees and the density of the woodland.
108 Duchy Drive Paignton TQ3 1EX
Received 9 Mar 2026 - RegisteredP/2026/0141
Certificate of Lawful Development for existing use: establish use as dwellinghouse (use class C3).
Woodlands Parkham Road Brixham TQ5 9BU
Received 9 Mar 2026 - UnknownP/2026/0142
Installation of fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus, including cabling and trunking.
Admirals House 1 Kents Road Torquay TQ1 2NL
Received 3 Mar 2026 - RegisteredP/2026/0143
Repairs to Flat 3 balcony, including replacing corroded steels and repairs to balcony deck. Reusing existing materials. (See accompanying LB P/2026/0144).
Ambrook Rousdown Road Torquay TQ2 6PB
Received 9 Mar 2026 - RegisteredP/2026/0144
Repairs to Flat 3 balcony, including replacing corroded steels and repairs to balcony deck. Reusing existing materials. (See accompanying PA P/2026/0143)
Ambrook Rousdown Road Torquay TQ2 6PB
Received 9 Mar 2026 - DecidedAT/2026/0078
As detailed by the arborist, George Trott. Ref 6.2 and 6.3 of his report. These are Sycamores. Potentially, with increased storm speeds, two huge tree trunks over my boundary could damage my property.
1 Marcent Row St Marys Hill Brixham TQ5 9GQ
Received 10 Mar 2026 - DecidedAT/2026/0079
Deodar cedar has previously been reduced but is now growing over pavements area and over the road work to be carried out dismantle and remove the tree and stump grind out root system home owner wants to plant some smaller more manageable trees in the garden
Whiteways Galmpton Farm Close Brixham TQ5 0NP
Received 10 Mar 2026 - DecidedAT/2026/0080
5 Day Notice - Silver Birch - Removal of dangerous branch overhanging the entrance to neighbour's property and public road. See Photos.
Tower House Lodge Mabel Place Paignton TQ4 5UB
Received 11 Mar 2026 - DecidedP/2026/0147
Replacement of existing blue ATM surround with new bespoke white surround.
Barclays Bank 6 - 8 Palace Avenue Paignton TQ3 3ET
Received 11 Mar 2026 - RegisteredP/2026/0148
Outline application regarding the construction of up to 175 dwellings and up to 0.6ha commercial land (Use Class E (a, b, d and g)) and associated works including formation of access from road and amenity space, with all matters reserved for future consideration except for Access. This application is accompanied by an Environmental Statement. This application is a departure from the Development Plan.
Land At Mathill Road Brixham
Received 11 Mar 2026 - DecidedAT/2026/0081
T1 - 1x Monterey Cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa)- Prune 1x primary branch overhanging Rawlyn Road on the southern aspect of the tree, cutting back to the main stem. Individual pruning wound shall not exceed 100 mm in diameter. Remove all dead and broken branches, including stubs from previous pruning operations, where such material exceeds 10 mm in diameter. Sever ivy at the base of the main stem to facilitate further inspection of the trees condition. Ivy shall be cut cleanly at the base of the trunk and carefully detached where practicable, avoiding unnecessary damage to the bark.The Monterey Cypress is situated adjacent to Rawlyn Road, with a primary limb extending over the public highway on the southern aspect of the canopy. Theproposed works are limited and proportionate, intended to address highway clearance and remove defective material while retaining the overall form, health, and amenity value of the tree.It is proposed to prune one primary branch overhanging Rawlyn Road, cutting back to the main stem. The works will improve clearance over the highway and reduce the potential for branch failure over a publicly accessible area. Pruning will be undertaken in line with BS 3998:2010 ? Tree Work Recommendations, ensuring that individual pruning wounds do not exceed 100 mm in diameter and that appropriate arboricultural techniques are employed to promote good wound occlusion and long- term tree health.In addition, all dead, and broken branches will be removed from throughout the canopy, including redundant stubs remaining from previous pruning operations where such material exceeds 10 mm in diameter. The removal of deadwood will reduce the likelihood of falling debris and improve the safety of the tree in relation to nearby targets.
Courtlands Rawlyn Road Torquay TQ2 6PL
Received 12 Mar 2026 - DecidedP/2026/0149
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed change of use from six-bed HMO to seven-bed HMO.
175 Lymington Road Torquay TQ1 4BA
Received 12 Mar 2026 - DecidedP/2026/0150
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.
Car Park To The East Of South Devon College Long Road Paignton TQ4 7BJ
Received 12 Mar 2026 - DecidedP/2026/0151
Alterations to roof to include installation of dormers to front and rear.
8 Colin Road Paignton TQ3 2NR
Received 12 Mar 2026 - DecidedP/2026/0152
Variation of condition relating to application P/2022/1313 (Formation of new porch and replacement of existing conservatory with a new single storey flat roof extension). Condition P1: Approved Plans. Variation sought: change design of porch.
6 Octon Grove Torquay TQ1 4DJ
Received 13 Mar 2026 - DecidedP/2026/0153
Formation of flat roof first floor extension over existing extension at rear to include a juliet balcony.
15 Mount Road Brixham TQ5 9SA
Received 13 Mar 2026 - DecidedP/2026/0154
Variation of condition in relation to P/2024/0377 (Replacement of flat roof with pitched design, with velux rooflights.): Condition P1 - (approved plans). Variation sought: increase height of flat roof and addition of 2no. solar panels. (Retrospective).
Rear Of 39 Seaway Road Paignton TQ3 2NX
Received 13 Mar 2026 - UnknownP/2026/0155
Installation of 10m light wooden pole.
O/S 5 Loxbury Road Torquay TQ2 6RS
Received 9 Mar 2026 - UnknownP/2026/0156
Installation of 10m light wooden pole.
Loxbury Road Torquay TQ2 6RS
Received 9 Mar 2026 - DecidedP/2026/0157
Retention of part of commercial unit, currently vacant store areas, and conversion of remaining area to two-bedroom flat with associated facilities.
4-6 Berachah Road Torquay TQ1 3AX
Received 13 Mar 2026
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Torbay Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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