33 Newton Road, Torquay, TQ2 5DB

Planning appeal 6009128 at 33 Newton Road, Torquay, TQ2 5DB (Torbay) was dismissed on 23 July 2026 by Inspector J Hills, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of the appeal building and an adjacent garage with particular regard to ventilation and emergency access arrangements.

change of use from two flats and private health clinic to one flat and an enlarged private health clinic

Authority: Torbay
Appeal type: minor · Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: change of use
Inspector: J Hills
Postcode: TQ2 5DB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of the appeal building and an adjacent garage with particular regard to ventilation and emergency access arrangements
highway safety

What decided it

The significant harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers and highway safety would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of the scheme, displacing the presumption in favour of sustainable development.

The economic benefits of supporting and expanding the business and the sustainability of the location were outweighed by the significant harm to neighbouring living conditions and highway safety, which would conflict with key Framework policies on safe access and high amenity standards.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DE3Policy TA2Policy TA3Policy TH9
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 110Paragraph 115Paragraph 116Paragraph 135

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