The free appeal record
Planning appeals in Torbay, 2025
53 appeals decided in 2025, 36% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.
- Notice varied and upheld16 December 2025· enforcement3357630Mead View, Churston Road, Churston Ferrers, Brixham, TQ5 0HU
‘Without planning permission, the construction of a flat roof dormer, as shown in “Photograph 1,” onto the rear elevation of the dwelling. The dwelling is situated in the designated Churston Conservation Area.’
- Allowed5 December 2025· major3368343Land off St Mary's Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9QH
- Dismissed18 November 2025· minor6000556314 Torquay Road, Paignton, TQ3 2DZ
change of use from shop to residential by incorporating a small shop area into the residential area at the rear, creating a 2-bedroom flat
- Dismissed16 September 2025· householder336615311 Warefield Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2BH
ground floor extension to form dining room extension, family room and kitchen extension and first floor bedroom extension, en-suite and store room
- Dismissed16 September 2025· other3353987Sydore, Meadfoot Road, Torquay, TQ1 2JP
alterations and demolition of extension to rear. Removal and re - construction of veranda, removal of sun room
- Dismissed16 September 2025· minor3353986Sydore, Meadfoot Road, Torquay, TQ1 2JP
alterations and demolition of extension to rear. Removal and re - construction of veranda, removal of sun room
- Dismissed12 September 2025· other3366974159 Winner Street, Paignton, TQ3 3BP
redecoration and internal alterations to ground floor shop
- Allowed11 September 2025· householder600047244, Penwill Way, Paignton, TQ4 5JQ
described in the application as “retrospective application: To remove one set of steps and part of front garden totalling 3m wide x 4m long to create one extra parking space. To make a hard standing of concrete with a retaining wall at the rear and to one side of the new parking space, the retaining wall is to be at the same level of the pathway around the principle elevation. Drop kerb to be installed to extend the existing drop kerb from the garage area. Reposition existing railings to take into account extended parking area
- Dismissed10 September 2025· householder336878514 Heritage Way, Brixham, Torbay, Devon, TQ5 9FN
described in the application as “roof conversion with rear facing dormer extension. This was applied for as a certificate for lawful consent which was refused in March 2024 and is currently being appealed
- Dismissed10 September 2025· householder33680776 Cranford Road, Paignton, TQ3 1DA
the formation of balcony on existing flat roof to conservatory, including installation of doors in former to access balcony. New windows to existing conservatory
- Split Decision5 September 2025· householder3369202193 Marldon Road, Paignton, TQ3 3NB
formation of first floor extension, pergola, decking, retention and formation of boundary treatments and associated works (part retrospective)
- Allowed5 September 2025· householder336862259 Winner Hill Road, Paignton, TQ3 3BT
construction of single storey side extension to form greenhouse. Existing terrace to be extended with store underneath without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref P/2024/0534, dated 25 November 2024
- Allowed3 September 2025· minor3363354Flat 5, Harold Court, St Lukes Road South, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5NZ
change of two identical, wooden-framed, single-glazed, vertical sash windows to two identical, double-glazed, PVC vertical sash windows in a single room of a two- bedroom, first floor flat
- Allowed1 September 2025· householder336448574 Broadley Drive, Torquay, TQ2 6UF
a “single storey domestic extension, amendments to an existing parking driveway, formation of a new parking space and highway access, cladding of the existing dwelling and extension with PIR thermal insulation and a flexible render. External works to improve access to the dwelling”
- Dismissed21 August 2025· minor33598828 Edinburgh Road, Brixham, TQ5 9PH
1 no new detached houses on C3 residential land following approval of Application Number: P/2023/0447/CP and demolition of flank extension to no 8
- Allowed18 August 2025· householder336554720 Collingwood Close, Torquay, Torquay, TQ1 2DN
garage to front elevation
- Allowed18 August 2025· householder3356049131 Torquay Road, Paignton, TQ3 2SG
existing door, windows and roof to be replaced on single storey porch extension to side of the property
- Dismissed15 August 2025· householder336536217 Manscombe Road, Torquay, TQ2 6SP
a first floor extension above the garage
- Dismissed15 August 2025· minor336098041 Southfield Avenue, Paignton, TQ3 1LH
described in the application as “replacement house inc. garage and parking (all as drawings)(self-build project)”
- Dismissed8 August 2025· minor3359212Churston Lodge , Bascombe Road, Churston, Devon, TQ5 0JP
new detached house
- Allowed28 July 2025· householder3351034Erlwood Cottage , Middle Warberry Road, Wellswood, Torquay, TQ1 1RN
the formation of two storey rear extension from the basement floor level, single storey side extension with terrace and balustrades, and single storey rear extension to form canopy to garden; Facade renovation including window placement and an entrance portico; Renovation and enlargement of existing garage to form an annex; Site landscaping, removal of both chimneys, and dwelling roof replacement from concrete tile to slate
- Dismissed10 July 2025· minor3365086Fosseway West, St. Agnes Lane, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6QD
new dwelling in lands of Fosseway West at St. Agnes Lane in Torquay
- Dismissed10 July 2025· householder336435860 Washbourne Close, Brixham, TQ5 9TQ
modification of garage to establish home office
- Dismissed10 July 2025· minor33593307 The Reeves Road, Torquay, TQ2 6EQ
proposed house and parking (all as drawings) adj 7 The Reeves Road Torquay”
- Dismissed10 July 2025· minor33583957 The Reeves Road, Torquay, TQ2 6EQ
proposed house and parking (all as drawings) adj 7 The Reeves Road Torquay”
- Dismissed2 July 2025· householder3364439Cranford, 138 Newton Road, Torquay, TQ2 7AD
described in the application as “the clients seek to remodel and extend their existing detached dormer bungalow into two spacious houses that utilise more natural sunlight and adapt to the growing needs of the occupants. This is a minor development
- Allowed1 July 2025· householder335618318 Branksome Close, Preston, Paignton, TQ3 1EA
the formation of a two-storey rear extension; loft conversion including hip to gable roof alteration with rear dormer and two attached pitched roof dormers to the front’; front porch with pitched roof; wraparound balcony to the rear and side to include bi-fold doors and balustrading; changes to fenestration, and 2.5m planting on the southeast elevation boundary
- Allowed20 June 2025· householder336244439 Nightingale Close, Torquay, Torbay, TQ2 7ST
a sin gle storey side extension to provide additional accommodation
- Allowed19 June 2025· major3354507Copythorne Road, Brixham, Torbay, Devon, TQ5 8PT
Outline planning application for the erection of up to 77 dwellings, including affordable housing (35%), areas of open space (including public park), landscaping, biodiversity net gain and site infrastructure, with all matters reserved apart from access
- Dismissed12 June 2025· minor335944443 Barton Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3JG
two storey dwelling with parking and amenity area
- Dismissed10 June 2025· minor33604682-4 Fore Street, St Marychurch, Torquay, TQ1 4NE
change of use of premises in Use Class E to 3 dwellings in Use Class C3
- Dismissed10 June 2025· minor3359506Land at SX903562, Bascombe Road, Churston Ferrers, Devon, TQ5 0HN
change of use from agricultural to a secure dog walking and exercise field, together with new entrance, parking area and shelter
- Dismissed5 June 2025· minor3354566Hollington House, Acadia Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2PY
described in the application as “Part demolition of extg extension (lower roof). Erection of two storey link and four flats
- Dismissed27 May 2025· householder336408857 Ash Hill Road, Torquay, TQ1 3JD
the formation of pitched roof to garage
- Allowed27 May 2025· householder336311756 Laura Grove, Paignton, TQ3 2LP
the formation of a garage and parking space
- Allowed27 May 2025· householder3359978Fernleigh, Parkham Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9BU
to replace existing two-storey rear extension and single-storey extensions and garden store at rear and erect a two-storey rear extension to include mono-pitched roof, velux rooflights and raised-seam metal cladding
- Dismissed23 May 2025· minor3354095448 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 1HW
Proposed building to form 3 letting apartments within the gardens/grounds of existing site (revised scheme)
- Dismissed1 May 2025· minor3351533Land off Ridgeway Road at St Helens, Higher Erith Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2HE
construction of a new detached dwelling with private amenity space and parking
- Dismissed30 April 2025· householder33511348 Berry Avenue, Paignton, TQ3 3QN
the formation of off-road parking
- Dismissed25 April 2025· householder335691838 Bidwell Brook Drive, Paignton, TQ4 7NF
the erection of extensions to front and rear
- Dismissed25 April 2025· minor335518553A Woodville Road, Torquay, TQ1 1LT
alterations and change of use from builders workshop/garage to one-bedroom dwelling (as revised by letters dated 9/2/01 and 13/2/011 and plans received 13/2/01) without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 2000/0434/PA, dated 16 February 2001
- Allowed14 April 2025· householder335762127 Winsu Avenue, Paignton, TQ3 1QG
‘extensions to existing property’
- Dismissed7 April 2025· householder336023263 Barcombe Road, Paignton, TQ3 1QB
the construction of one pitched roofed dormer on front elevation and rear dormer extension; formation of a single-storey extension at rear, to include bi-fold doors and new steps and balustrading, cladding and changes to fenestration
- Allowed7 April 2025· householder33594838 Bridge Road, Torquay, TQ2 5BA
the erection of a porch
- Allowed20 February 2025· householder335744124 Bella Vista Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8BQ
for the erection of 2no. pitched roof dormers
- Dismissed20 February 2025· minor3349802Rear of 37 and 39, Hyde Road, Paignton , TQ4 5BP
removal of existing refreshment kiosk/store and construction of three dwellings with associated works
- Allowed20 February 2025· minor334855233 Fleet Street, Torquay, TQ2 5DJ
change of use of retail’s upper floors storage to 4 No. residential units
- Dismissed19 February 2025· householder3354540Thornhill Brake, Seaway Lane, Torquay, Torbay, TQ2 6PW
for a single storey side extension to provide bedroom and bathing facilities to allow ongoing independent living
- Allowed19 February 2025· householder335138363 Cliff Road, Paignton, TQ4 6DL
for renovations to include replacement of front boundary wall, replacement windows and door, install insulation and render to external walls
- Dismissed18 February 2025· minor3337335East Down, Preston Down Road , Preston , Torbay, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 1RN
construction of two dwellings
- Split Decision17 February 2025· ldc3347770Wheatridge Lane, Torquay, TQ2 6RA
described as a new front porch and a rear flat roof dormer. Summary
- Dismissed20 January 2025· minor334451636 Lucius Street, Torquay, TQ2 5UN
proposed alterations and change of use from Class E to Class C
- Allowed15 January 2025· minor33442868 Nut Tree Orchard, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0AW
single storey extension to rear of property, flat roof with lantern, 3.2 m deep 4.9 m long
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