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29 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Torquay · updated daily · Torbay Council
- Ryan Place 62 St Marychurch Road Torquay TQ1 3HGAwaiting decisionT002 - x1 Mature Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) Re-pollard the tree back to its previous established pollard points. Remove the heavy, overextended regrowth from the upper crown to reduce loading on the existing branch unions and areas of decay and cavities. Undertake works carefully around the historic pollard points, retaining the main structural framework of the tree where practicable. Remove all resulting branches and timber from site. Works to be undertaken within the recommended 6-month timescale. All works subject to obtaining the necessary Tree Preservation Order (TPO) consent or Conservation Area approval from the Local Planning Authority prior to commencement. All pruning cuts to be made at suitable growth points where practicable, taking account of the existing pollard framework. Final cuts will be made at previous pruning points at approximately 7m from ground level. All works carried out to BS 3998:2010 Tree Work Recommendations. Remove all cut material from site & return to a Teign Trees depot for recycling, leaving the area safe, clean & tidy.Received 3 Nov 2026AT/2026/0288
- Flat 4 4 St Margarets Road Torquay TQ1 4NWAwaiting decisionAsh tree requires pollarding, reducing down to a maximum height of 5 metres. Work on this tree has been carried out before. The last time it was pollarded was in 2023. Turkish Oak tree requires removal of branches. Crown reduce the overall height by approximately 3.5 metres.Reduce the remaining lateral crown spread by approximately 2.5 metres to clear side elevation of building, maintaining a balance and natural crown profile. Work on this tree was done previously in 2021. Removal of elder tree which has got old and has some dead branches.Received 28 Oct 2026AT/2026/0268
- 24 Park Road Torquay TQ1 4QRAwaiting decisionDemolition of concrete outbuilding. Construction of boundary wall, gate and carport. Replacement of garden shed.Received 27 Oct 2026P/2026/0527
- 62B Teignmouth Road Torquay TQ1 4ETAwaiting decisionReplacement windows (See accompanying PA P/2026/0576).Received 27 Oct 2026P/2026/0577
- 62B Teignmouth Road Torquay TQ1 4ETAwaiting decisionReplacement windows (See accompanying LB P/2026/0577).Received 27 Oct 2026P/2026/0576
Planning in Torquay
- Approved
- 72%
- 63 of 85 decided
- Decision time
- about 9 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Torquay in the last 24 months, from Torbay Council's planning register.
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TQ1 303 applications in the last 12 monthsTQ2 231 applications in the last 12 monthsTQ5 132 applications in the last 12 months
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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.
Property prices in Torquay show an average sale price of £270,850, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Torquay 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 Torquay a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Torquay has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
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.
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In the last 24 months, 136 planning applications were submitted near Torquay. Of these, 72% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.
The most common types were tree works (26), full planning applications (18), amendments (6). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (50% success rate).