Torquay, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Torquay, Devon.
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Planning applications in Torquay are administered by Torbay Council. View the full Torbay Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Torquay
Torquay, a picturesque seaside town in Devon, England, is situated within the unitary authority of Torbay, just 18 miles south of Exeter and 28 miles east-north-east of Plymouth. Nestled along the north of Tor Bay, it borders the town of Paignton to the west and faces the fishing port of Brixham. As of 2011, Torquay's built-up area was home to 65,245 residents, making it an important hub for planning applications and development in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £270,850 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Torbay
- Parliamentary constituency: Torbay
- LSOA: Torbay 006D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Torquay.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Torquay.
- 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 Torquay based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
227 planning applications found near Torquay.
- - Flat 1 Ryan Place 62 St Marychurch Road Torquay TQ1 3HG
T13 Lime Dismantle and fell close to ground level. All works to be carried out in accordance with BS 3998:2010 Tree Work ? Recommendations. Remove all cut material from site and return to a Teign Tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - - 40 Westbourne Road Torquay TQ1 4JU
Construction of extension to rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - - 19 Shirburn Road Torquay TQ1 3JL
Formation of parking space to front (part-retrospective).
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Flat 1 88 Forest Road Torquay TQ1 4JX
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed use: conversion of garage including increase in height, the construction of single storey extension to rear, fenestration changes and associated works.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 118 Forest Road Torquay TQ1 4JY
Formation of loft conversion within roof space.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Flat 1 Bythorn Bronshill Road Torquay TQ1 3HD
Construction of first floor extension to side to create 1 new apartment. Alterations to include organisation of parking and bin storage and replacement of solar PV panels.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-11-06
View full details - - 77 Upton Road Torquay TQ1 4AX
Certificate of lawfulness for existing: Use of building as two dwellings.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-07-09
View full details - - 2 Westbourne Road Torquay TQ1 4JU
Demolition of large garage at north east end of rear garden and construction of a detached two-bedroom dwelling with off-road parking and garden.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-06-12
View full details - - Daison Woods Off Teignmouth Road Torquay TQ1 4RY
all ash within the woodland of Daison woods that are within falling distance of targets as agreed with Oliver Bennet on a site visit to be felled and replanted. Replanting shall be done at a 3 to 1 ra
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-06-05
View full details - - 8 First Avenue Torquay TQ1 4JB
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed: Formation of dormer window to rear and velux window to front.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-06-04
View full details - - 28 Main Avenue Torquay TQ1 4JG
This correspondence informs you that the hazardous tree within TPO Reference: 2003.027 is scheduled for removal at the rear of 28 Main Avenue, Torquay with the postal code TQ1 4JG. Please find attache
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-04-14
View full details - - DB Luxury Cars Ltd Teignmouth Road Torquay TQ1 4RY
Proposed extension to side of existing Wheel Repair Centre unit.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-02-27
View full details - - 111 - 117 Teignmouth Road Torquay TQ1 4HA
Addition of single storey to Ella and Oliver court respectively with two flats on top of each of the blocks to form a total of four additional residential flats, extension of bin/cycles stores and ass
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-01-02
View full details - - 64 Forest Road Torquay TQ1 4JS
Single storey side extension to form ancillary accommodation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2024-09-27
View full details - - 7 Second Avenue Torquay TQ1 4JD
Dormer to rear to create bedroom/en-suite,
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Torbay | Date: 2024-09-02
View full details - - Flat 1 18 Studley Road Torquay TQ1 3JN
Conversion of garage into an additional ensuite bedroom.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2024-08-05
View full details - - O/S Unit 1B Workshop Parkfield House Teignmouth Road Torquay TQ1 4EX
Installation of 1 new 13m Medium pole.
Status: Conditions | Type: Telecoms | Council: Torbay | Date: 2024-05-20
View full details - - Land Opposite 53A Westhill Avenue, At Junction With 75 Empire Road Torquay
Installation of telecoms apparatus: 1 x 9m wooden pole.
Status: Conditions | Type: Telecoms | Council: Torbay | Date: 2024-04-22
View full details - - 27 Westhill Road Torquay TQ1 4PE
Creation of a means of access and car parking to the front of the property.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2024-01-26
View full details - - 64 Forest Road Torquay TQ1 4JS
Side extension to form annexe accommodation. Formation of new access and driveway with associated works.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2024-01-15
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A brief summary of Torquay in Devon
Torquay, a picturesque seaside town in Devon, England, is situated within the unitary authority of Torbay, just 18 miles south of Exeter and 28 miles east-north-east of Plymouth. Nestled along the north of Tor Bay, it borders the town of Paignton to the west and faces the fishing port of Brixham. As of 2011, Torquay's built-up area was home to 65,245 residents, making it an important hub for planning applications and development in the region.
Property prices in Torquay show an average sale price of £270,850, 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 Torquay a particularly low-crime area.
Torquay has 12 conservation areas within its boundaries: St Marychurch, Babbacombe Downs, Abbey Road, Cary Park, Tormohun, Upton, Torquay Harbour, Warberries, Barton, Torre, Chelston, Belgravia. 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 Torquay includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Babbacombe Cliffs SSSI, Lummaton Quarry SSSI. 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, Torquay 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 Torquay
In the last 24 months, 71 planning applications were submitted near Torquay. Of these, 68% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 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 Torquay.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Torquay slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Torquay were tree works (27), full planning applications (22), outline applications (8). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 33 smaller schemes were submitted.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 38 applications
- Refused: 18 applications
- Awaiting decision: 15 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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