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Planning application documents: what to read first
Understand planning application documents, officer reports and decision notices. Use a reading checklist, document table and worked example to inspect a case.
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Torbay Council
Planning applications.
Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Torbay Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
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300 approved · 81 refused · 14 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Planning information Planning and building controlContact planning Torbay.gov.uk
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Council contacts
- Planning enquiriesplanning@torbay.gov.ukCouncil source
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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.
Conservation areas23 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areas2 mapped area records0 identified HMO area records; remaining records unclassified
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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.
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More application records
- UnknownAT/2026/0112
G1 - X3 mature Sycamore - Repollard at 8m - Due to the close proximity to the adjacent railway line Creation of weak unions and cavities due to historic pollarding works.
35 Polsham Park Paignton TQ3 2AD
Received 21 Apr 2026 - DecidedP/2026/0252
Non-Material Amendment relating to application P/2024/0368: Major Reserved Matters relating to outline consent application P/2019/0281: Development of up to 100 dwellings, including affordable and market housing. Associated landscaping, open space, drainage and highways infrastructure at Land North of Totnes Road together with new access onto Totnes Road. Matters relating to condition 01 (RM): (i) layout, (ii) scale, (iii) appearance, (iv) landscaping. (Re-advertisement: As revised by plans received 27.01.25). Amendment sought: Alterations to condition P1 - Approved Plans. Corrections to approved plans list.
Land North Of Totnes Road Collaton St Mary Paignton TQ3 3TZ
Received 14 Apr 2026 - DecidedP/2026/0254
Roof alterations to form two gables and the formation of a pitched roof dormer to front elevation and a flat roof rear dormer. Removal of rear bay window, replace with bi-folding doors onto glazed balustrade balcony with side access and steps to existing raised deck area. Solid fuel fire with stainless steel flue. Fenestration changes. Single garage conversion to include parapet wall to front with enclosed walkway including roof lights. Construction of garden store at lower ground floor with pitched roof and associated works. (Revised description)
12 Court Road Torquay TQ2 6SE
Received 21 Apr 2026 - UnknownP/2026/0255
Installation of fixed line broadband apparatus.
46 Wall Park Road Brixham TQ5 9UF
Received 20 Apr 2026 - DecidedP/2026/0257
Formation of single storey extension to south west (side) elevation.
52 Torridge Avenue Torquay TQ2 7NE
Received 23 Apr 2026 - RegisteredP/2026/0258
Construction of two storey extension to rear.
15 Warborough Road Brixham TQ5 0JY
Received 23 Apr 2026 - RegisteredP/2026/0259
Use of land for 60 day camping/motorhome use.
Land At Centry Road & Gillard Road Brixham
Received 13 Apr 2026 - DecidedP/2026/0260
Reconstruction of porch, conversion of side extension on eastern elevation to form bedroom with raising of roof, installation of windows and associated works.
16 Plym Close Torquay TQ2 7NA
Received 23 Apr 2026 - UnknownP/2026/0261
Installation of fixed line broadband apparatus, including 9m light wooden pole.
1-10 Marine Court Marine Gardens Paignton TQ3 2NT
Received 21 Apr 2026 - DecidedP/2026/0262
Construction of single-storey rear extension, including installation of rooflight with associated internal alterations.
30 Trumlands Road Torquay TQ1 4RN
Received 24 Apr 2026 - DecidedP/2026/0267
Variation of Condition relating to application P/2019/1331: Outline Application for up to 3 Dwellings, with all matters reserved. Condition: 11 - Drainage. Variation sought: Drainage method to be changed from infiltration to combined sewer connection.
Land At Warberry Heights South Of Grange Road Torquay TQ1 1LE
Received 24 Apr 2026 - UnknownAT/2026/0115
The proposed works relate to the Eastern Boundary Group of 9 ? Regenerated Sycamore Stems (Acer pseudoplatanus), which have developed as multiple secondary stems from previously managed stools. The trees now form a dense boundary group and require cyclical management to maintain safe and sustainable growth within the confined location.Consent is sought to sectionally dismantle (where required), fell, and coppice the stems to approximately 1.50 metres above ground level, allowing the retained coppice stools to regenerate and produce new, vigorous replacement stems. This is considered an appropriate arboricultural management technique for this species and growth form, promoting healthier regrowth whilst retaining continued boundary screening and long-term tree cover.The proposed works are justified for the following reasons:To continue an ongoing cyclical management programme appropriate to previously regenerated sycamore stools.To reduce excessive height, weight, and leverage on elongated stems, thereby lowering the potential for future structural failure.To improve management of the boundary area and prevent further encroachment into the adjoining land.To stimulate vigorous new basal regrowth, improving the long-term condition and sustainability of the tree group.To retain the established root systems and ongoing amenity contribution of the group through regeneration, rather than complete removal.All works will be undertaken sensitively and in accordance with BS 3998:2010 ? Tree Work Recommendations, using appropriate dismantling and pruning techniques to minimise unnecessary damage and preserve the future vitality of the retained stools.
Courtlands Rawlyn Road Torquay TQ2 6PL
Received 24 Apr 2026 - DecidedP/2026/0268
Alterations to lantern roof and adjacent windows.
Oldway Mansion Oldway Road Paignton TQ3 2TD
Received 24 Apr 2026 - DecidedP/2026/0269
Conversion of garage block for ancillary use (garden room), to include roof conversion to gable roof with increase in ridge height, roof light to south east elevation, changes to fenestration, and installation of slimline aluminium.
99A Milton Street Brixham TQ5 0AR
Received 27 Apr 2026 - DecidedP/2026/0270
Formation of parking space to front (part-retrospective).
19 Shirburn Road Torquay TQ1 3JL
Received 27 Apr 2026 - DecidedAT/2026/0116
5 Day Notice - T1 & T2 - Removal of dead & dangerous trees.The trees have been monitored in decline over several years. Trees now completely Dead and starting to decay at the base. Please see photos.
Spinney Mount Middle Warberry Road Torquay TQ1 1RN
Received 27 Apr 2026 - DecidedP/2026/0271
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.
15 Scarborough Road Torquay TQ2 5UJ
Received 27 Apr 2026 - UnknownAT/2026/0117
T1 - Willow - remove - necessary as the tree is growing close to house and power lines
Burton Villa Burton Villa Close Brixham TQ5 9JB
Received 28 Apr 2026 - DecidedP/2026/0272
Non-material amendment relating to P/2026/0025. Amendments sought: relocation of kitchen, replacement of windows and patio doors for bi-folding doors to rear, widening of path, relocation of front door and installation of curved retaining wall.
Portland House Rock End Avenue Torquay TQ1 2DR
Received 28 Apr 2026 - UnknownP/2026/0273
Installation of fibre service, including 206m of new duct and 1 x footway box.
The Venus Cafe Broadsands Beach Paignton TQ4 6HL
Received 27 Apr 2026 - DecidedP/2026/0274
Certificate of lawfulness for existing: use as a children care home within use class C2.
8 Colin Road Paignton TQ3 2NR
Received 28 Apr 2026 - DecidedP/2026/0275
Certificate of lawfulness for existing: use as a children care home within use class C2.
13 Longpark Hill Torquay TQ1 4TL
Received 28 Apr 2026 - DecidedP/2026/0276
Formation of dormer to front and rear & internal alterations.
75 North View Road Brixham TQ5 9TS
Received 28 Apr 2026 - DecidedP/2026/0277
Variation of Conditions in relation to P/2025/0253 (Demolition of existing dwelling, garage and outbuildings and construction of ten dwellings plus associated access, parking, infrastructure, landscaping and associated works. (Part-retrospective).): Condition P1 - Approved plans, 03 - Bicycle storage, 04 - Bin storage, 07 - Parking provision & 18 - External amenity spaces. Variation sought: Changes to parking, bat roost location and design changes to town houses & coach houses.
11 Alta Vista Road Paignton TQ4 6DB
Received 29 Apr 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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