Torbay, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Torbay, Devon.
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Planning applications in Torbay are administered by Torbay Council. View the full Torbay Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Torbay
Torbay is a unitary authority and borough in Devon, England, governed by Torbay Council, which is headquartered in Torquay. This coastal area encompasses the towns of Torquay, Paignton, and Brixham, and boasts a population of 139,324 as of 2021. Covering 24.27 square miles along the picturesque Tor Bay, known as the English Riviera, Torbay is renowned for its sandy beaches, mild climate, and a variety of recreational attractions, making it a significant focus for planning applications related to tourism and development.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £287,180 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Torbay
- Parliamentary constituency: Torbay
- LSOA: Torbay 011E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Torbay.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Torbay.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Torbay based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
387 planning applications found near Torbay.
- - 8 Colin Road Paignton TQ3 2NR
Certificate of lawfulness for existing: use as a children care home within use class C2.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 35 Polsham Park Paignton TQ3 2AD
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.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Rear Of 39 Seaway Road Paignton TQ3 2NX
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
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 8 Colin Road Paignton TQ3 2NR
Alterations to roof to include installation of dormers to front and rear.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 314 Torquay Road Paignton TQ3 2DZ
Change of use to ground floor from mixed-use commercial and residential space, to 1no. 1-bedroom residential apartment.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Peoples Parkfield Cic Parkfield House 38 Esplanade Road Paignton TQ3 2NH
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 drivew
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-12-04
View full details - - Eastern Esplanade & Preston Promenade Paignton
Non-material amendment relating to P/2023/0905. Amendment sought: revise wording of condition 9.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - Peoples Parkfield Cic Parkfield House 38 Esplanade Road Paignton TQ3 2NH
T1 - Sycamore - To be felled. Poor location within the kitchen garden which is rejuvenated. The tree is creating shading, a lot of seedlings within the kitchen garden and will compromise the garden wa
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - 13 Colin Road Paignton TQ3 2NR
Formation of single storey extension to rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - 27 Rowcroft Road Paignton TQ3 2RE
Front extension to form porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-08-20
View full details - - Myplace Centre Parkfield Colin Road Paignton TQ3 2NR
Non-material amendment relating to P/2018/1113. Amendments sought: infill of two former roller shutter door openings, enlargement of existing window opening and installation of powder-coated aluminium
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-08-19
View full details - - Flat 1 292 Torquay Road Paignton TQ3 2ER
Replacement of cill and 4no. stone jambs and stabilisation of header.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-08-18
View full details - - 45 Manor Road Paignton TQ3 2HZ
Single storey extension to side to include bi-folding doors, roof lantern and two velux windows.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-08-08
View full details - - Preston Baptist Church Old Torquay Road Paignton TQ3 2RB
Removal of existing side extension canopy to the east elevation of the existing rear extension, build new single storey extension adjacent to existing conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-07-31
View full details - - Peoples Parkfield Cic Parkfield House 38 Esplanade Road Paignton TQ3 2NH
TPO - Lower Polsham Road - Crown-lift all boundary trees over the highway to 5.2M (Consider 'cyclical works' to retain mandatory height over the highway) Pruning of only secondary branches, pruning sh
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-07-22
View full details - - Peoples Parkfield Cic Parkfield House 38 Esplanade Road Paignton TQ3 2NH
Conservation Area - ADB works. Fell or monolith (No taller than 6m) all Ash within W1 woodland (trees of various DBH (20mm - 450mm) - All Ash trees are considered 'young to semimature' being under 50
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-07-18
View full details - - 333 - 335 Torquay Road Paignton TQ3 2EP
Variation of Condition relating to application P/2024/0067: (Change of use, alterations and conversion of premises from storage/commercial use to residential; 4 flats; 2 x 1-bed and 2 x 2-bed.) Condit
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-07-07
View full details - - 16 Morin Road Paignton TQ3 2PL
Variation of condition in relation to P/2023/0954 (Raising of the roof to include roof conversion and velux rooflights, ground floor rear extension, formation of pedestrian access and widening of vehi
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-07-04
View full details - - The Ship 26 Manor Road Paignton TQ3 2HR
Replacement fascia sign, sign written logo and hanging sign, all with external lighting, retention of existing corex sign.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-06-20
View full details - - Rear Of 39 Seaway Road Paignton TQ3 2NX
Non-material amendment relating to P/2024/0377. Amendments sought: Omission of rooflights to SE elevation. Provision of solar panels to SE elevations & flat roof area. Installation of window to SE ele
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-06-19
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A brief summary of Torbay in Devon
Torbay is a unitary authority and borough in Devon, England, governed by Torbay Council, which is headquartered in Torquay. This coastal area encompasses the towns of Torquay, Paignton, and Brixham, and boasts a population of 139,324 as of 2021. Covering 24.27 square miles along the picturesque Tor Bay, known as the English Riviera, Torbay is renowned for its sandy beaches, mild climate, and a variety of recreational attractions, making it a significant focus for planning applications related to tourism and development.
Property prices in Torbay show an average sale price of £287,180, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Torbay a particularly low-crime area.
Torbay has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: Polsham Park, Roundham and Paignton Harbour, Old Paignton, Shorton, Chelston, Cockington. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Torbay includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Roundham Head SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Lyme Bay and Torbay. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Torbay 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.
Planning Activity in Torbay
In the last 24 months, 105 planning applications were submitted near Torbay. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 93 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Torbay.
With an average of 93 days, decisions near Torbay take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Torbay were full planning applications (45), tree works (20), amendments (11). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 35 smaller schemes were submitted.
18 planning appeals were lodged, of which 8 were allowed and 9 were dismissed (47% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 68 applications
- Refused: 12 applications
- Withdrawn: 7 applications
- Awaiting decision: 18 applications
Nearby Towns
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