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Planning applications in TQ3

We hold 973 planning applications for the TQ3 postcode area, 64 of them submitted in the past year. 84% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 60 days. The area is covered by Torbay, South West Devon, Devon.

973
applications held
64
in the past year
84%
approved
60 days
median decision

Councils covering TQ3

Torbay (948)South West Devon (24)Devon (1)

Recent applications in TQ3

Pending
Full Planning Application
18 Sept 20262501/26/FUL
Lower Westerland Farm Westerland Marldon TQ3 1RUSouth West Devon

Change of use from agricultural to equestrian & erection of private menage with associated works

Pending
Small
Works to a TPO Tree
24 Aug 20262373/26/TPO
30 Moorview Crescent Marldon TQ3 1BRSouth West Devon

G1: Field Maple - Prune southeastern canopy back by 1.5-2 metres, including higher growth. Maximum Diameter of Cuts 50mm. Rationale: These works are proposed as part of the reasonable maintenance of this vigorous tree and reduce dominance over the residential garden.

Pending
Small
Works To Tree Within TPO
29 Jul 2026AT/2026/0197
14 Cecil Avenue Paignton TQ3 1LWTorbay

G1 Cypress hedge- reduced in height by approximately 8ft, to create a hedge, that's manageable going forward. historic hedge has been left to grow overtime. pre pruning demensions: h. 20 ft (from road) w. 20 ft post pruning dimensions: h. 12ft (from road) w. 20 ft T2 Oak, to be felled to ground. tree in decline by approximately 40%, sparse in the crown, lots of deadwood present. tree in poor form.

Pending
Small
Works To Tree Within TPO
29 Jul 2026AT/2026/0199
15 Washington Close Paignton TQ3 2QJTorbay

T1- Monterey Pine - Minimal crown lift to approximately 3m between ground level and foliage tips. Pruning secondary and sub lateral branches only on the neighbours side. The works are being undertaken to improve the tree to garden relationship at minimal impact to the tree and its visual amenity. Due to the position of the branch and the property/ garden the works are not readily visible from outside the site.

Pending
Small
Advertisement Consent
28 Jul 2026P/2026/0470
59 Totnes Road Paignton TQ3 3RETorbay

Illuminated signage to replace existing, including 2 x emblems, 2 x brand lettering, 1 x dealership name lettering and 1 x totem.

Pending
Small
Works To Tree Within TPO
24 Jul 2026AT/2026/0190
19 Luscombe Close Paignton Torbay TQ3 3GQTorbay

T1 - Sycamore rear of 19 Luscombe rd - Section fell to ground level due to it out growing the space where it is growing. T2 - Sycamore - Remove limb approximately 150 mm in diameter, crossing over garden, due to being over extended and tip heavy.

Pending
Small
Works to a TPO Tree
1 Jun 20261501/26/TPO
6 Meadow Park Marldon TQ3 1NRSouth West Devon

T2: Oak - crown raise to 5m from ground level by removing four lower limbs from over the shed and garden back to main stem, to allow more light to garden.

Pending
Small
Works to a TPO Tree
5 May 20261227/26/TPO
9 Brockhurst Park Marldon TQ3 1LBSouth West Devon

G040: x4 Ash - dismantle and fell group, dieback, poor vitality. T029: Ash - pollard to 2m above ground level, dieback, poor vitality. T037: x3 Elm - remove group to ground level, Ivy clad, loosening of soil at the base. T038: Ash - dismantle and fell x3 stems leaving timber 1m from ground level, poor physiological condition, dieback, basal decay.

Pending
Cert. of Lawfulness - Existing
28 Apr 2026P/2026/0274
8 Colin Road Paignton TQ3 2NRTorbay

Certificate of lawfulness for existing: use as a children care home within use class C2.

Pending
Listed Building Consent
24 Apr 2026P/2026/0268
Oldway Mansion Oldway Road Paignton TQ3 2TDTorbay

Alterations to lantern roof and adjacent windows.

Permitted
Small
Works To Tree Within CA
21 Apr 2026AT/2026/0112
35 Polsham Park Paignton TQ3 2ADTorbay

G1 - X3 mature Sycamore - Repollard at 8m - Due to the close proximity to the adjacent railway line Creation of weak unions and cavities due to historic pollarding works.

Pending
Large
Non Material Amendment
14 Apr 2026P/2026/0252
Land North Of Totnes Road Collaton St Mary Paignton TQ3 3TZTorbay

Non-Material Amendment relating to application P/2024/0368: Major Reserved Matters relating to outline consent application P/2019/0281: Development of up to 100 dwellings, including affordable and market housing. Associated landscaping, open space, drainage and highways infrastructure at Land North of Totnes Road together with new access onto Totnes Road. Matters relating to condition 01 (RM): (i) layout, (ii) scale, (iii) appearance, (iv) landscaping. (Re-advertisement: As revised by plans received 27.01.25). Amendment sought: Alterations to condition P1 - Approved Plans. Corrections to approved plans list.

Pending
Prior notification larger home extension
2 Apr 2026P/2026/0220
74 Laura Grove Paignton TQ3 2LNTorbay

Construction of single-storey flat roof extension to rear, to include integrated roof light and patio doors.

Permitted
Small
Works To Tree-Dead And Dangerous
30 Mar 2026AT/2026/0095
Shorton Cottage 47 Shorton Road Paignton TQ3 1RFTorbay

5 Day Notice This notice applies strictly to those trees recorded as "dead" within the survey only. Please see Photos

Pending
Householder Application
26 Mar 2026P/2026/0188
5 Longmead Walk Paignton TQ3 1ATTorbay

Construction of two storey extension to east (front) elevation of property.

Pending
Householder Application
26 Mar 2026P/2026/0189
10 Polsham Park Paignton TQ3 2ADTorbay

Conversion of loft space to double bedroom, maintaining existing external roofline and refurbishment with like-for-like materials where required. Installation of U-shaped staircase to access first floor. Installation of 4 Velux windows.

Conditions
Small
Householder Application
23 Mar 20260796/26/HHO
Squirrels Farthing Lane Westerland Marldon TQ3 1RRSouth West Devon

Householder application for extensions and alterations.

Pending
Variation of Condition Application
13 Mar 2026P/2026/0154
Rear Of 39 Seaway Road Paignton TQ3 2NXTorbay

Variation of condition in relation to P/2024/0377 (Replacement of flat roof with pitched design, with velux rooflights.): Condition P1 - (approved plans). Variation sought: increase to height of flat roof.

Refused
Householder Application
12 Mar 2026P/2026/0151
8 Colin Road Paignton TQ3 2NRTorbay

Alterations to roof to include installation of dormers to front and rear.

Refused
Small
Works to a TPO Tree
12 Mar 20260683/26/TPO
5 Brockhurst Park Marldon TQ3 1LBSouth West Devon

TPO 452; T1: Horse Chestnut – lateral reductions of up to 1.5m on W&E aspects, up to 2m on S aspect, up to 1m on N aspect, height reduction of up to 1.5m, to reduce shading and maintain tree health.

Pending
Small
Householder Application
11 Mar 20260669/26/HHO
3 Brownscombe Close Marldon TQ3 1LUSouth West Devon

Householder application for installation of an Air Source Heat Pump

Pending
Small
Works To Tree Within TPO
9 Mar 2026AT/2026/0076
108 Duchy Drive Paignton TQ3 1EXTorbay

Trees T1-T12 - Ash Trees of varying maturity. All are in various stages of Ash Dieback according to a survey and report by Evans Treecare. Propose to fell the trees before they become a hazard to the property and whilst in a condition for the tree surgeon to carry out the works safely. It is hoped that works can commence at the earliest opportunity before a leaf canopy develops. My neighbours have no objection. The woodland is very dense and within the immediate vicinity of the affected trees are well established fir, oak, hazel and sycamore trees. I do not wish to re-plant. A visit by a case office in 2023/24 following a 2021 successful application confirmed that re-planting was not necessary given the sloping terrain, the existing healthy trees and the density of the woodland.

Permitted
Small
Works To Tree Within TPO
2 Mar 2026AT/2026/0069
164 Maidenway Road Paignton TQ3 2PTTorbay

Job Spec: T1 Beech (Neighbours tree but part of the group): - Crown reduction on the NE (facing house) aspect of canopy focusing on long over extended lateral, shortening by up to 2m in places keeping the natural form of the canopy. - Removal of 3 lower branches back to main stem no bigger than 100mm in diameter. Pre-pruning dimensions - W 12m H 18M - Post pruning W 10m - H18m T2 Beech: - Crown reduction on the NE (facing house) aspect of canopy focusing on long over extended lateral, shortening by up to 2m in places keeping the natural form of the canopy. - Removal of 3 lower branches back to main stem no bigger than 80mm in diameter. Pre-pruning dimensions W 12m H 18m Post Pruning - W 10m H 18m T3 Beech: - Crown reduction on the NE (facing house) aspect of canopy focusing on long over extended lateral, shortening by up to 2m in places keeping the natural form of the canopy. - Removal of 3 lower branches back to main stem no bigger than 100mm in diameter. Pre pruning dimensions W 12m H 18m Post-pruning - W 10m H 18m To achieve a clearance of 4m from garden level. Reasons: To shorten over extended branches towards dwelling, minimal small branch removal from the lower canopy to get a bit more natural light within the property without disrupting the natural shape of the canopy.

Pending
Small
Works To Tree Within TPO
26 Feb 2026AT/2026/0064
Oldway Oaks Southfield Road Paignton TQ3 2SPTorbay

Beech (T1) - Following assessment, recommended works include the removal of deadwood and the removal of one identified crossed limb to improve crown structure and reduce the potential for future abrasion. Additionally, at the client's request, consent is sought to reduce the overall crown by up to 30% to contain the size of the tree within its setting. Works would be undertaken in accordance with BS 3998:2010, retaining a balanced crown form and suitable growth points.

Pending
Small
Householder Application
24 Feb 20260523/26/HHO
Byfields Westerland Marldon TQ3 1RUSouth West Devon

Householder application for demolition of a conservatory and replacement with a single storey extension, and a first-floor extension to an existing annexe.

Pending
Householder Application
19 Feb 2026P/2026/0098
8 Barcombe Road Paignton TQ3 1PYTorbay

Replacement of existing single storey extension to rear to include cladding. Alterations to roof to include raising ridge height and replacement of dormers with velux windows.

Pending
Planning Application
19 Feb 2026P/2026/0096
314 Torquay Road Paignton TQ3 2DZTorbay

Change of use to ground floor from mixed-use commercial and residential space, to 1no. 1-bedroom residential apartment.

Pending
Small
Works To Tree Within TPO
16 Feb 2026AT/2026/0056
218 Kings Ash Road Paignton TQ3 3XLTorbay

G1 2x Horse chestnut and 1x common beech to be reduced in height by approx 50% to just above lateral branch above bird box (beech) and chestnut to be reduced to same height as beech tree to leave in uniform height. G1 1 x Common Beech: Pre pruning dimensions: H: 18m W: 5m Post Pruning dimensions: H: 9m W: 4m 2 x Horse Chestnuts: Taller tre: Pre pruning dimensions: H: 15m W: 4m Post Pruning dimensions: H: 9m W: 4m Smaller tree: Pre pruning dimensions: H: 12m W: 4m Post Pruning dimensions: H: 6m W: 4m Reasons: Beech tree has decay at the base, so the work is being done to reduce the wind resistance on the stem and manage as a monolith going forward. The two horse chestnuts have grown with poor form because of the beech trees dominance.

Permitted
Notification from National Grid
12 Feb 2026P/1900/0038
51 Longmead Road Paignton TQ3 1AXTorbay

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Pending
Householder Application
9 Feb 2026P/2026/0076
64 Barcombe Heights Paignton TQ3 1PTTorbay

Construction of first-floor extension with gable-ended roof, including raised terraces, creation of on-site parking with permeable hardstanding and garage at the rear, landscaping, and associated works.

Pending
Householder Application
9 Feb 2026P/2026/0075
30 Sandringham Drive Paignton TQ3 1HYTorbay

Loft conversion to include rear dormer and an increase in ridge height, changes to fenestration and cladding.

Conditions
Small
Non Material Minor Amendment
9 Feb 20260354/26/NMM
The Old Stables 1 Lower Westerland Barns Westerland Marldon TQ3 1RUSouth West Devon

Non-material minor amendment to planning consent 3037/24/VAR for change of roofing material from metal roof sheeting to slate tiles

Pending
Householder Application
6 Feb 2026P/2026/0072
105 Laura Grove Paignton TQ3 2LHTorbay

Construction of single storey rear extension and enlargement of patio to rear

Refused
Small
Works To Tree Within TPO
5 Feb 2026AT/2026/0046
28 Durham Close Paignton TQ3 2QNTorbay

T001: Sweet chestnut(Castanea sativa) - Sectional dismantle and fell using various rigging techniques. All arising material shall be removed from site and returned to our premises for recycling. Justification, please see attached QTRA for justification of works.

Pending
Medium
Scoping Opinion
3 Feb 2026P/1900/0037
51 Longmead Road Paignton TQ3 1AXTorbay

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Conditions
Small
Householder Application
9 Jan 20260052/26/HHO
1 Butterlake Marldon TQ3 1SNSouth West Devon

Householder application for new rear and side extension along with external alterations

Permitted
Small
Certificate of Lawfulness for Proposed Use
8 Jan 20260074/26/CLP
8 Moorview Marldon TQ3 1PLSouth West Devon

Certificate of lawfulness for proposed siting of shepherd’s hut in rear garden for ancillary use

Pending
Householder Application
6 Jan 2026P/2026/0004
89 Barnfield Road Paignton TQ3 2JXTorbay

Demolish existing rear porch conservatory. Formation of a single storey rear extension with open balcony above (3.4m wide x 3.0m deep) including 1.7m opaque privacy screen on neighbour boundary (SW Elevation) and clear glass balustrade. Formation of French doors on first floor rear elevation to provide access on to aforementioned new open balcony. Formation of raised terrace off new ground floor rear extension alongside neighbour boundary with 1.7m privacy screen to side (SW elevation) Formation of roof over existing "alfresco area" alongside the existing detached garage. Formation of raised terrace adjacent to this aforementioned area. [Revised drawings received 13/4/2026]

Conditions
Small
Telecommunications - Outside Cons. Area
5 Jan 2026P/2026/0002
Land To Rear Of 67 Shorton Valley Road Paignton TQ3 1RETorbay

Installation of 11m pole and associated apparatus.

Withdrawn
Small
Full Planning Application
5 Jan 20260003/26/FUL
Culvertor Farm, Farthing Lane, Westerland, Marldon, TQ3 1RRSouth West Devon

Demolition of existing dilapidated structure & construction of a small-scale dog day-care & grooming facility with ancillary residential accommodation above

Pending
Medium
Major Planning Application
23 Dec 2025P/2025/0836
St Boniface Church Belfield Road Paignton TQ3 3UZTorbay

Demolition of existing building and construction of 25no Affordable Homes for over 55s with associated works and infrastructure.

Permitted
Planning Application
19 Dec 2025P/2025/0825
Chadwell Centre Torquay Road Paignton TQ3 2DWTorbay

Installation of 27.14kW roof-mounted solar PV system on pitched roofs, including battery storage.

Withdrawn
Small
Works To Tree Within TPO
16 Dec 2025AT/2025/0366
28 Durham Close Paignton TQ3 2QNTorbay

T1 - Sweet chestnut(Castanea sativa) - Sectional dismantle and fell. - The tree is situated on a steep bank with split-level terrain, resulting in a compromised root system. Soft rot decay was identified on the northern buttress root similar characteristics associated with Kretzschmaria deusta (not confirmed), with a small adjacent cavity present at the lower stem. Acoustic sounding indicated a distinctly hollow response from approximately 200 mm above ground level to 1,200 mm, suggesting the presence of internal decay extending vertically through the lower stem section. Please see the attached QTRA.

Pending
Planning Application
9 Dec 2025P/2025/0792
Norbreck Guest House 35 New Street Paignton TQ3 3HLTorbay

Change of use from guest house to four self contained apartments.

Permitted
Listed Building Consent
8 Dec 2025P/2025/0789
Oldway Mansion Oldway Road Paignton TQ3 2TDTorbay

Deconstruction of roof to the West Tower to enable stabilisation works. Reinstatement and restoration works including new structural elements and dormers.

Permitted
Small
Works To Tree Within TPO
4 Dec 2025AT/2025/0361
Peoples Parkfield Cic Parkfield House 38 Esplanade Road Paignton TQ3 2NHTorbay

T1 Elm - Photos of tree, Limb removal only. Branches and/or limbs to be removed directly affecting adjacent property, as identified within picture. T2 Holm Oak tree, Crown lift to 4m over front driveway into property T3 Holm Oak tree, Removal of deadwood and damaged limb identified within attached photo. (Deadwood exempt) G1 Mixed species hedge group - Photos of trees/hedge to be crown lift 5.2m to provide highways clearance and clearance of street furniture.

Refused
Small
Works to a TPO Tree
2 Dec 20253576/25/TPO
Midsummer, 4 Parkfield Close, Marldon, TQ3 1PFSouth West Devon

TPO 1978: T1 – Beech – Crown height reduction for 7 branches of between 4 – 5 m, removal of 4 lower branches on the South West side back to the trunk & shortening of 4 branches on the South West by 4m, T2 – Oak – removal of 2 branches on the South West back to the trunk & shortening of 4 upright branches on the South West side by 2m

Conditions
Small
Householder Application
2 Dec 20253545/25/HHO
Little Haven (previously known as Sora) Vicarage Road Marldon TQ3 1NNSouth West Devon

Householder application for internal alterations, window replacement, hip to gable loft conversion with balcony & separate single garage with room above the garage

Conditions
Small
Householder Application
1 Dec 20253523/25/HHO
2 Belfield Close Marldon TQ3 1NZSouth West Devon

Householder application for proposed roof space conversion with dormer extensions

Permitted
Householder Application
24 Nov 2025P/2025/0748
7 Westhill Road Paignton TQ3 2LXTorbay

Demolition of rear conservatory, erection of single storey rear extension with roof terrace over, existing patio to be raised with glass balustrading and changes to fenestration.