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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300 approved · 81 refused · 14 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
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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/2026/0279
Installation of photovoltaic panels on garage. (See accompanying LB P/2026/0280).
Vane Tower 11 Vane Hill Road Torquay TQ1 2BZ
Received 29 Apr 2026 - DecidedP/2026/0280
Installation of photovoltaic panels on garage. (See accompanying PA P/2026/0279).
Vane Tower 11 Vane Hill Road Torquay TQ1 2BZ
Received 29 Apr 2026 - RegisteredP/2026/0281
General maintenance of chimney.
Longpark Newton Road Torquay TQ2 7AL
Received 29 Apr 2026 - RegisteredP/2026/0282
Various works: alterations to window size (front and rear), removal of garage and formation of new habitable room, removal of conservatory and formation of new habitable room, remove existing rear dormer and replace with larger flat roof dormer, removal of chimney and side windows, formation of new open porch to principal elevation.
27 Northfields Lane Brixham TQ5 8RS
Received 29 Apr 2026 - DecidedAT/2026/0118
We want to remove the tree down to approximately 3m from ground level.After ongoing review its deemed necessary to dismantle and remove the tree due to its disease and no long term viability. T001 - Monterey Cypress - as in Hi-Lines report.2021: The initial assessment noted a minor deterioration from the previous year, withthe tree displaying sub-optimal vitality and crown density. This decline wasaccompanied by increasing levels of deadwood throughout the crown, with Old MillRoad identified as the primary high-occupancy target.2023: Dysfunction within the crown had noticeably increased, with onlyapproximately 50?60% of functional crown remaining. Infection by Seiridiumcardinale was suspected. A large, upright, central primary limb, biased to the west,was confirmed dead and exhibited torsional splitting; this limb was somewhatsheltered by the remaining canopy. The increasing crown dysfunction was mostvisible over the driveway leading to Hyperion.2025: The most recent inspection confirmed no significant change in the overallstatus or risk assessment of the tree. The dead primary limb was removed after theprevious assessment as recommended. However, minor additional deterioration andthe advancement of Seiridium cardinale symptoms were recorded, necessitatingcontinued close monitoring. The long-term viability of this tree remains questionableand the requirement for its removal is highly likely.
Hyperion Underhill Road Torquay TQ2 6SL
Received 30 Apr 2026 - DecidedP/2026/0283
Temporary installation to provide viewing gallery and building visiting area internally to building. Externally, the siting of three temporary buildings to provide accommodation and sanitary facilities.
The Pavilion Vaughan Road Torquay TQ2 5EQ
Received 30 Apr 2026 - DecidedP/2026/0284
Temporary installation to provide viewing gallery and building visiting area internally to building. Externally, the siting of three temporary buildings to provide accommodation and sanitary facilities.
The Pavilion Vaughan Road Torquay TQ2 5EQ
Received 30 Apr 2026 - DecidedP/2026/0285
Conversion of garage, first floor side extension over existing garage, construction of single storey rear extension, solar panels to the rear and changes to fenestration.
24 Tor Close Paignton TQ4 6LB
Received 30 Apr 2026 - UnknownAT/2026/0119
T004: Crown raise and prune selectively for 2m building clearance.T005: Prune for 1.5m clearance from church building.
St Mary Magdalene Church Union Street Torquay TQ1 4BX
Received 30 Apr 2026 - DecidedP/2026/0286
Change of use of premises from Class E to a mixed use of Class E and hot food takeaway (Sui Generis) and retention of extractor flue and shop front (see adjoining application P/2026/0287). Retrospective.
3 The Strand Torquay TQ1 2AA
Received 30 Apr 2026 - DecidedP/2026/0287
Consent for illuminated fascia sign and illuminated projecting hanging sign (see adjoining application P/2026/0286).
3 The Strand Torquay TQ1 2AA
Received 30 Apr 2026 - RegisteredP/2026/0288
Replacement of conservatory with single storey rear extension with a pitched roof.
14 Firlands Road Torquay TQ2 8EW
Received 1 May 2026 - UnknownP/2026/0289
Installation of electronic communications apparatus, including removal of 3 antenna and installation of 6 antenna and ancillary radio equipment to existing support poles at existing lattice mast.
Torquay Claddon Lane Claddon Lane Great Hill Torquay TQ2 8QE
Received 28 Apr 2026 - UnknownAT/2026/0120
This message serves as a formal notice under the five day urgent works exemption for works to a hazardous tree within the grounds of Oakwood, Lower Warberry Road, Torquay, TQ1 1QP.A taller Sycamore within the garden has failed, with full rootplate uplift, collapsing outward across the garden and falling directly onto the smaller Sycamore, closer to the roadside but still within the garden. The impact has caused significant structural damage to the roadside tree, including crown displacement, asymmetric loading and probable fibre deformation, leaving it at increased risk of progressive failure.The damaged roadside Sycamore stands immediately above the public pavement, where no parking restrictions concentrate pedestrian movement within the potential failure zone. The combination of sudden primary failure, secondary impact trauma, and exposure to the public highway creates an immediate and unacceptable risk, bringing the works clearly within the scope of the five day urgent works exemption.
Oakwood Lower Warberry Road Torquay TQ1 1QP
Received 1 May 2026 - RegisteredP/2026/0290
First floor extension to front with Juliet balcony, increase size and shape to front dormer, open porch to front door, changes to window type/materials, mulitple roof lights to rear roof, alterations to existing rear extension, windows and doors.
Graylings Bascombe Road Brixham TQ5 0JX
Received 1 May 2026 - DecidedP/2026/0292
Certificate of lawfulness for existing: Confirmation of lawful implementation of development approved under P/2024/0497.
Rowcroft Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS
Received 5 May 2026 - RegisteredP/2026/0293
Roof alterations to include hip to gable and first floor extension with pitched dormer to front elevation, addition of Velux window to front and changes to fenestration.
The Mission House 30 Cary Castle Drive Torquay TQ1 4QZ
Received 5 May 2026 - RegisteredP/2026/0294
Change of use of existing ground floor cafe to massage/beauty salon.
34 Tor Hill Road Torquay TQ2 5RF
Received 5 May 2026 - DecidedAT/2026/0122
T1, T2, T4 - Austrian pine - prune trees as specified in the accompanying report.T3 Austrian pine - fell.
29 Washbourne Close Brixham TQ5 9TG
Received 5 May 2026 - DecidedAT/2026/0123
T579 Monterey Cypress Fell and retain as a 2m monolith Short term
Greenacres Asheldon Road Torquay TQ1 2QS
Received 5 May 2026 - RegisteredP/2026/0299
Change of use to part of residential garage to dog grooming salon. Removal of 'rollerdoor' and replacement with wall with cladding, door and window (North elevation), insertion of the window East elevation of existing garage. Increase of off-street parking area in front garden formed in gravel surface (removal of existing retaining wall) and building of new retaining walls.
15 Green Park Road Paignton TQ3 1AJ
Received 6 May 2026 - UnknownAT/2026/0124
Fell - Irish yew located within walled area at entrance to access lane to 141-149 Fore Street as causing excessive shade to surrounding properties and damaging wall. Tree in poor condition and at danger of blowing over in high winds. (permission previously granted to fell)
151 Fore Street Torquay TQ2 8DN
Received 6 May 2026 - UnknownP/2026/0300
Installation of fixed line broadband apparatus.
St Vincents House Flat 1 -11 Meadfoot Road Torquay TQ1 2JP
Received 1 May 2026 - DecidedP/2026/0301
Non-Material Amendment relating to application P/2017/1133 (as varied by P/2023/0377): Outline application for residential led development of up to 373 dwellings (C3) together with the means of vehicular and pedestrian/cycle access together with the principle of a public house (A3/A4 use), primary school with nursery (D1), internal access roads and the provision of public open space (formal and informal) and strategic mitigation. The proposal includes amendments to Brixham Road, Long Road junction and Windy Corner junction. Details of access to be determined with all other matters reserved. ): Condition 21 (Highway phasing) - remove reference to bus stop infrastructure (which is secured through subsequent conditions), Condition 27 (Phasing of Windy Corner and Long Rd Highway Junction Works) - amend to completion of works before occupation of 150th dwelling (instead of first dwelling).Amendments sought: C1 (Approved Plans) and C25 (Northern Access Route) alternative route of the Northern Access Route (pedestrian and cycleway)
Land To The South Of White Rock Adjacent To Brixham Road Aka Inglewood Paignton
Received 7 May 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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