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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.

  1. Notice varied and upheld16 December 2025· enforcement3357630
    Mead 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.’

  2. Allowed5 December 2025· major3368343
    Land off St Mary's Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9QH
  3. Dismissed18 November 2025· minor6000556
    314 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

  4. Dismissed16 September 2025· householder3366153
    11 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

  5. Dismissed16 September 2025· other3353987
    Sydore, Meadfoot Road, Torquay, TQ1 2JP

    alterations and demolition of extension to rear. Removal and re - construction of veranda, removal of sun room

  6. Dismissed16 September 2025· minor3353986
    Sydore, Meadfoot Road, Torquay, TQ1 2JP

    alterations and demolition of extension to rear. Removal and re - construction of veranda, removal of sun room

  7. Dismissed12 September 2025· other3366974
    159 Winner Street, Paignton, TQ3 3BP

    redecoration and internal alterations to ground floor shop

  8. Allowed11 September 2025· householder6000472
    44, 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

  9. Dismissed10 September 2025· householder3368785
    14 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

  10. Dismissed10 September 2025· householder3368077
    6 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

  11. Split Decision5 September 2025· householder3369202
    193 Marldon Road, Paignton, TQ3 3NB

    formation of first floor extension, pergola, decking, retention and formation of boundary treatments and associated works (part retrospective)

  12. Allowed5 September 2025· householder3368622
    59 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

  13. Allowed3 September 2025· minor3363354
    Flat 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

  14. Allowed1 September 2025· householder3364485
    74 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”

  15. Dismissed21 August 2025· minor3359882
    8 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

  16. Allowed18 August 2025· householder3365547
    20 Collingwood Close, Torquay, Torquay, TQ1 2DN

    garage to front elevation

  17. Allowed18 August 2025· householder3356049
    131 Torquay Road, Paignton, TQ3 2SG

    existing door, windows and roof to be replaced on single storey porch extension to side of the property

  18. Dismissed15 August 2025· householder3365362
    17 Manscombe Road, Torquay, TQ2 6SP

    a first floor extension above the garage

  19. Dismissed15 August 2025· minor3360980
    41 Southfield Avenue, Paignton, TQ3 1LH

    described in the application as “replacement house inc. garage and parking (all as drawings)(self-build project)”

  20. Dismissed8 August 2025· minor3359212
    Churston Lodge , Bascombe Road, Churston, Devon, TQ5 0JP

    new detached house

  21. Allowed28 July 2025· householder3351034
    Erlwood 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

  22. Dismissed10 July 2025· minor3365086
    Fosseway West, St. Agnes Lane, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6QD

    new dwelling in lands of Fosseway West at St. Agnes Lane in Torquay

  23. Dismissed10 July 2025· householder3364358
    60 Washbourne Close, Brixham, TQ5 9TQ

    modification of garage to establish home office

  24. Dismissed10 July 2025· minor3359330
    7 The Reeves Road, Torquay, TQ2 6EQ

    proposed house and parking (all as drawings) adj 7 The Reeves Road Torquay”

  25. Dismissed10 July 2025· minor3358395
    7 The Reeves Road, Torquay, TQ2 6EQ

    proposed house and parking (all as drawings) adj 7 The Reeves Road Torquay”

  26. Dismissed2 July 2025· householder3364439
    Cranford, 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

  27. Allowed1 July 2025· householder3356183
    18 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

  28. Allowed20 June 2025· householder3362444
    39 Nightingale Close, Torquay, Torbay, TQ2 7ST

    a sin gle storey side extension to provide additional accommodation

  29. Allowed19 June 2025· major3354507
    Copythorne 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

  30. Dismissed12 June 2025· minor3359444
    43 Barton Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3JG

    two storey dwelling with parking and amenity area

  31. Dismissed10 June 2025· minor3360468
    2-4 Fore Street, St Marychurch, Torquay, TQ1 4NE

    change of use of premises in Use Class E to 3 dwellings in Use Class C3

  32. Dismissed10 June 2025· minor3359506
    Land 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

  33. Dismissed5 June 2025· minor3354566
    Hollington 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

  34. Dismissed27 May 2025· householder3364088
    57 Ash Hill Road, Torquay, TQ1 3JD

    the formation of pitched roof to garage

  35. Allowed27 May 2025· householder3363117
    56 Laura Grove, Paignton, TQ3 2LP

    the formation of a garage and parking space

  36. Allowed27 May 2025· householder3359978
    Fernleigh, 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

  37. Dismissed23 May 2025· minor3354095
    448 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 1HW

    Proposed building to form 3 letting apartments within the gardens/grounds of existing site (revised scheme)

  38. Dismissed1 May 2025· minor3351533
    Land 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

  39. Dismissed30 April 2025· householder3351134
    8 Berry Avenue, Paignton, TQ3 3QN

    the formation of off-road parking

  40. Dismissed25 April 2025· householder3356918
    38 Bidwell Brook Drive, Paignton, TQ4 7NF

    the erection of extensions to front and rear

  41. Dismissed25 April 2025· minor3355185
    53A 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

  42. Allowed14 April 2025· householder3357621
    27 Winsu Avenue, Paignton, TQ3 1QG

    ‘extensions to existing property’

  43. Dismissed7 April 2025· householder3360232
    63 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

  44. Allowed7 April 2025· householder3359483
    8 Bridge Road, Torquay, TQ2 5BA

    the erection of a porch

  45. Allowed20 February 2025· householder3357441
    24 Bella Vista Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8BQ

    for the erection of 2no. pitched roof dormers

  46. Dismissed20 February 2025· minor3349802
    Rear of 37 and 39, Hyde Road, Paignton , TQ4 5BP

    removal of existing refreshment kiosk/store and construction of three dwellings with associated works

  47. Allowed20 February 2025· minor3348552
    33 Fleet Street, Torquay, TQ2 5DJ

    change of use of retail’s upper floors storage to 4 No. residential units

  48. Dismissed19 February 2025· householder3354540
    Thornhill Brake, Seaway Lane, Torquay, Torbay, TQ2 6PW

    for a single storey side extension to provide bedroom and bathing facilities to allow ongoing independent living

  49. Allowed19 February 2025· householder3351383
    63 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

  50. Dismissed18 February 2025· minor3337335
    East Down, Preston Down Road , Preston , Torbay, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 1RN

    construction of two dwellings

  51. Split Decision17 February 2025· ldc3347770
    Wheatridge Lane, Torquay, TQ2 6RA

    described as a new front porch and a rear flat roof dormer. Summary

  52. Dismissed20 January 2025· minor3344516
    36 Lucius Street, Torquay, TQ2 5UN

    proposed alterations and change of use from Class E to Class C

  53. Allowed15 January 2025· minor3344286
    8 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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