Search Paignton planning applications
19 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Paignton · updated daily · Torbay Council
- 8 Colin Road Paignton TQ3 2NRAwaiting decisionChange of use from dwelling house (C3) to residential institution (C2) (children's residential home). Retrospective.Received 30 Oct 2026P/2026/0650
- 11 Alta Vista Road Paignton TQ4 6DBAwaiting decisionVariation of condition in relation to P/2026/0277: (Original application P/2025/0253 Demolition of existing dwelling, garage and outbuildings and construction of ten dwellings plus associated access, parking, infrastructure, landscaping and associated works. (Part-retrospective)). Variation sought: Vary Conditions P1 and 11 - relocation of bat, bird and bee boxes. Remove Conditions 20 (Obscure glazing Plot 6) and 21 (Privacy screens Plot 6).Major Variation of ConditionReceived 29 Oct 2026P/2026/0672
- Lancaster House Belle Vue Road Paignton TQ4 6HDAwaiting decisionG1 Dead Elms Section fell/Dismantle T1 Magnolia Prune and shape approx. 0.5m reductionWorks To Tree Within CAReceived 14 Oct 2026AT/2026/0287
- Cedar Court 15 - 17 Polsham Park Paignton TQ3 2ADAwaiting decisionRemoval of shed and formation of single-storey outbuilding to use as an office.Received 7 Oct 2026P/2026/0630
- 79 Torquay Road Paignton TQ3 2SEAwaiting decisionChange of use of rear ground-floor retail and storage accommodation to four-person house in multiple occupation comprising three letting rooms, with shared kitchen and sanitary facilities, retention of front retail accommodation, and associated alterations.Planning ApplicationReceived 5 Oct 2026P/2026/0625
Planning in Paignton
- Approved
- 80%
- 53 of 63 decided
- Decision time
- about 10 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Paignton in the last 24 months, from Torbay Council's planning register.
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TQ4 128 applications in the last 12 monthsTQ3 153 applications in the last 12 months
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About Paignton
Paignton is a vibrant seaside town located on the Tor Bay coast in Devon, forming part of the borough of Torbay, which includes Torquay and Brixham. Known as the English Riviera, Paignton has a rich history that began as a Celtic settlement and evolved from a fishing village, particularly after the establishment of a new harbour in 1847 and the opening of a railway line in 1859. With its growing population, it merged with nearby villages like Goodrington and Preston, making it an attractive location for planning applications, especially in the context of tourism and residential development. Paignton is conveniently situated approximately 25 miles northeast of Plymouth and 20 miles south of Exeter. The town has a population of approximately 64,410 (2011 estimate). It sits within the Torbay district.
Property prices in Paignton show an average sale price of £287,180, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Paignton area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Paignton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Paignton has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Paignton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
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In the last 24 months, 105 planning applications were submitted near Paignton. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (21), tree works (20), amendments (7).
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (67% success rate).