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Kay Elliott Architects Limited

Kay Elliott Architects Limited is an architectural practice in Devon. See its accreditations, specialisms and planning track record.

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About Kay Elliott Architects Limited

Kay Elliott Architects is a destination architecture and masterplanning practice based in Torquay, Devon, with 46 years of experience designing high-performance venues and attractions across 35 countries and four continents. They specialise in complex, high-constraint environments where design shapes long-term operational, emotional and commercial outcomes for cultural, civic, leisure and live destinations.

Specialisations

Destination Architecture · Masterplanning · High-Constraint Environments · High-Performance Environments

Service Areas

Torquay · London · Belfast · Dublin · New York · Orlando · Los Angeles · Dubai

Credentials

  • ARB registered
  • ISO 14001:2015
  • ISO 9001:2015

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Planning Application Track Record

37
Applications
96%
Approval Rate
5
Local Authorities

Local Authorities

Cornwall
East Lindsey
Exeter
Solihull
Torbay

Application Types

Other
12
Conditions
3
Demolition
2
Extensions
2
New Dwellings
1
Advertisements
1

Planning Application History (38)

36 of 38 applications have a map location
P/2025/0415
Variation of condition relating to application P/2023/0131 (Redevelopment of part of former depot to form 44 apartments with associated parking and landscaping (Part Retrospective).) Condition: 21 WMP PO. Variation sought: removal of reference to private waste collection in condition wording.
Former Dairy Crest Depot Parkfield Road Torquay TQ1 4BH
Permitted
Torbay2025-07-02
P/2026/0587
Variation of Condition relating to application P/2026/0115: (Original application P/2019/0699 (Demolition of existing hotel and formation of new hotel with ancillary facilities)). Variation sought: Removal of Condition 22 to enable non-hotel guests to access restaurant, roof-top bar, spa and gym. (The proposed development to which the application relates is situated within 10 metres of relevant railway land).
Hotel Indigo Torbay Road Torquay TQ2 6RH
Undecided
Torbay2026-09-30
P/2026/0350
Works to form new pedestrian footbridge near zoo entrance with associated path alterations.
Paignton Zoo Environment Park Totnes Road Paignton TQ4 7EU
Permitted
Torbay2026-06-23
P/2026/0485
Alterations and improvements to include construction of extension to rear and replacement of dormer windows and hand rails to front (please see P/2026/0484 PA).
Ground First And Second Floors Tor Lodge 15 Parkhill Road Torquay TQ1 2AL
Undecided
Torbay2026-09-04
P/2025/0793
Formation of four terraced dwellings with associated access, landscaping and parking, restoration of lime kiln and provision of outdoor learning space with associated development for school.
Land To The Rear Of Rock Rose Place St James Road Torquay
Undecided
Torbay2026-07-22
PA19/05442
Alterations and extensions to hotel to create new spa facility, external terracing, additional bedrooms and reconfigured car parking plus the addition of up to 10 new residential units on existing swimming pool site.
Hotel Metropole Station Road Padstow Cornwall PL28 8DB
Conditions
Cornwall2019-07-19
PA22/00703/PREAPP
Pre-application advice to replace four existing resident pools.
Gweek Seal Sanctuary Gweek Helston Cornwall TR12 6UG
Withdrawn
Cornwall2022-04-11
PA18/02820/PREAPP
Pre-application advice for refurbishments, extension and development at Metropole Hotel, Padstow to create luxury spa hotel including: improved arrival and internal layout, creation of new bedroom wing and new spa building, replacement restaurant facade and residential development on swimming pool site.
Hotel Metropole Station Road Padstow Cornwall PL28 8DB
Withdrawn
Cornwall2018-10-26
P/2026/0067
Non-material amendment relating to P/2024/0432. Amendments sought: modification of rear dormer to create inset dormer, removal of 2no. chimney stacks to rear and removal of 3no. windows to side.
44 Fore Street Torquay TQ1 4LX
Rejected
Torbay2026-02-03
P/2026/0433
Variation of conditions in relation to P/2024/0432 (Extension and reconfiguration of mixed-use residential-commercial building to six apartments. Existing commercial space to be retained.): Condition P1- (Approved plans) & 04 - (Joinery). Variation sought: revised drawings to reflect design amendments (retrospective) and retention of heritage-style uPVC windows.
44 Fore Street Torquay TQ1 4LX
Permitted
Torbay2026-07-20
P/2026/0115
Variation of condition in relation to P/2020/0420 (Variation of Conditions relating to application P/2019/0699. Condition P1. Variation sought: Revisions to elevations and internal layout. Addition of one bedroom and car parking space. Reduction of building height and reduction in north-south building length. (The proposed development to which the application relates is situated within 10 metres of relevant railway land)): Condition 22 - (Restaurant, roof bar, spa and gym restriction to hotel guests only). Variation sought: Vary the wording of condition 22 to enable a 1 calendar year period for non-hotel guests to access restaurant, roof-top bar, spa and gym.
Corbyn Head Hotel Torbay Road Torquay TQ2 6RG
Permitted
Torbay2026-03-18
P/2026/0048
New service link between the TLH Derwent and Victoria Hotels with landscaping improvements to historic entrance court.
The Derwent Hotel 22 - 42 Belgrave Road Torquay TQ2 5HS
Permitted
Torbay2026-03-13
P/2026/0484
Alterations and improvements to include construction of extension to rear and replacement of dormer windows and hand rails to front (please see P/2026/0485 LB).
Ground First And Second Floors Tor Lodge 15 Parkhill Road Torquay TQ1 2AL
Undecided
Torbay2026-09-04
P/2025/0698
Non-material amendment relating to P/2020/0420. Amendments sought: amendments to Condition P1 (approved plans list) to include drainage and ecology drawings, and rewording of Conditions 2 and 5. The proposed development to which the application relates is situated within 10 metres of relevant railway land.
Corbyn Head Hotel Torbay Road Torquay TQ2 6RG
Permitted
Torbay2025-10-30
S/153/01145/24
Non-material amendment (to penguin tank) to that previously approved under Planning Permission ref no. S/153/0904/23
SKEGNESS NATURELAND MARINE ZOO NORTH PARADE SKEGNESS PE25 1DB
Permitted
East Lindsey2024-07-29
S/153/00904/23
Planning Permission - Excavation of a new penguin pool with access into the existing building and erection of a plant storage area. Existing pool to be demolished.
SKEGNESS NATURELAND MARINE ZOO NORTH PARADE SKEGNESS PE25 1DB
Permitted
East Lindsey2023-04-25
PA23/06665
Alterations and improvements to the hotel. North-East and South-West elevations.
Sands Family Resort Watergate Road Newquay Cornwall TR7 3LX
Conditions
Cornwall2023-10-11
P/2020/0497
Demolition and redevelopment of former dairy depot to form 55 residential dwellings (48 apartments and 7 dwelling houses), with associated parking and landscaping.
Former Dairy Crest Depot Parkfield Road Torquay TQ1 4BH
Permitted
Torbay2020-05-29
21/1819/LBC
Installation of flue on existing chimney.
8 Victoria Road Topsham Exeter Devon EX3 0EU
Permitted
Exeter2021-11-25
PA22/05422
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing use for an access road
Sands Family Resort Watergate Road Newquay Cornwall TR7 3LX
Permitted
Cornwall2022-06-10
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