Torre, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Torre, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
Planning applications in Torre are administered by Torbay Council. View the full Torbay Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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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 008B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Torre.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Torre.
- 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 Torre based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
267 planning applications found near Torre.
- - Church Of St Andrew St Efrides Road Torquay Torbay TQ2 5SG
T001 - 1x Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata ?Zebrina?) - Crown lift away from the adjacent building and boundary wall to achieve a minimum clearance of approximately 2.50 metres from the top of the wal
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - - Rowcroft Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS
T008: 1x Mature Beech Large buttress roots formed around the base of the tree, situated as focal point for garden area. Tight included union at bifurcation point at 4m, with large ears formed to the n
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - 4 Alexandra Terrace Mill Lane Torquay TQ2 5AL
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Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - - Torre Railway Station Newton Road Torquay TQ2 5EU
Installation of PVC underground duct, containing external fibre telecommunications cable. Installation of a fibre termination box (containing further cabling) to external wall.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - - 28 Crownhill Rise Torquay TQ2 5LR
Construction of fencing, including reduction in current height, and siting of storage container and sheds (Retrospective).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - BLAENAU GWENT SPORTS CENTRE Lime Avenue, Victoria, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent
Erection of new 3.8m high sports fencing with rebound fencing and gate, and installation of additional floodlighting to existing lighting columns.
Type: Full | Council: Blaenau Gwent | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Coulmead Oakhill Road Torquay TQ1 4EF
Conversion of roof from hipped to gable. Conversion of loft to include flat roof dormer with two Juliet balconies, solar panels and cladding to south east elevation (rear).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Rowcroft Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS
T1: Mature Holm Oak: Crown reduce the height and lateral spread by approximately 3 - 3.5 metres, pruning branch tips back to suitable secondary growth points to retain a natural crown outline. Works t
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Rowcroft Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS
T1 - x1 Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) Proposed works: Re-pollard the tree to approximately 6 metres above ground level, being approximately 3 metres above the previous historic pollard points. The tree is a
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Clarence House Newton Road Torquay TQ2 5DA
TRQY084- Oak: sever ivy and clematis TRQY086- Beech: prune to clear 0.5m away from telephone wires and building
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Banksea Hotel 51 Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LG
Change of use from commercial, business & service (use Class E) to dwellinghouses (use Class C3).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - Tor Lodge Tor Vale Torquay TQ1 4EB
Certificate of lawfulness for existing: HMO for 9 occupants (Sui Generis).
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 16 Crownhill Rise Torquay TQ2 5LR
Conversion of existing integral garage to habitable space, realigning ground floor wall, changes to fenestration and associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-12-11
View full details - - 33 Fletcher Close Torquay TQ2 6DD
fell and remove T001 Holm oak underneath pine that is being removed through permission in AT/2025/0275/TPO. Heavily suppressed holm oak under the canopy of the pine which we have permission to remove.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 106 Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LQ
T1 Multi-stem Bay Laurel Reduce crown vertically by 5.5m. to 5m. height, reduce sides (horizontally) by 2m. to 1.5m. spread. Reason: to control growth in a confined space and encroachment into garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 16 Vansittart Road Torquay TQ2 5BW
External alterations including new boundary wall, entrance gates, front porch, replacement windows and landscaping works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Rowcroft Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS
T0061 - 1x Mature Beech Tree Sectionally dismantle the tree to leave a retained 4.0 metre monolith, utilising a 55-tonne mobile crane in conjunction with appropriate lowering and rigging techniques to
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - Land At Torre Railway Station Newton Road Torquay TQ2 5EU
Installation of internal cabling, duct and trunking around the site of station.
Status: Conditions | Type: Telecoms | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - Hampton House St Katherines Road Torquay TQ1 4DE
T1- Magnolia- originally was a 3 stem tree however lost 2 stems in the winter one being a close call with a car. the tree is also showing signs of decay
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - 33 Fletcher Close Torquay TQ2 6DD
T0064 - 1x Mature Monterey Pine - Sectionally dismantle, fell, and remove to ground level using lowering and rigging techniques to safely control each section's descent in accordance with industry bes
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-09-10
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A brief summary of Torre in Devon
Torre is a settlement located in Devon, England.
Property prices in Torre 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 Torre a particularly low-crime area.
Torre has 9 conservation areas within its boundaries: St Marychurch, Abbey Road, Tormohun, Upton, Torquay Harbour, Torre, Chelston, Belgravia, 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 Torre includes 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, Torre 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 Torre
In the last 24 months, 108 planning applications were submitted near Torre. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 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 Torre.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Torre slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Torre were tree works (46), full planning applications (29), outline applications (9). 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, 58 smaller schemes were submitted.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (40% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 63 applications
- Refused: 16 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 27 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.