Torbay planning applications
Devon
PlanPulse tracks planning applications submitted to Torbay in Devon. We read the council’s planning portal and normalise it into a single, consistent dashboard — so you can search, monitor and act on applications without checking the portal by hand.
Torbay planning at a glance
- Applications tracked
- 29
- Approved
- 8
- Refused
- 4
- Commonest types
- Trees · Full planning · Lawful development certificate
- Median time to decision
- 8 weeks
Based on the 29 Torbayapplications PlanPulse currently holds, not the council’s full register.
Planning applications tracked in Torbay
Lanark Lodge Woodend Road Torquay TQ1 2PZ
AT/2026/0244
All cuts to follow BS3998 T1- 40ft lime tree to be pollarded to original points at around 28ftT2- 30ft lime tree to be pollarded to original points at around 18ftTree to be climbed and all brash to be lowered
RegisteredSubmitted 8 Sept 20262 Ben Venue Close Torquay TQ1 1RX
AT/2026/0235
T001 - Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum): Reduce the crown by up to 2 m in height and up to 2 m radially, to leave an approximate post-work crown radius of 5.5 m and an approximate overall crown spread of 11 m…
RegisteredSubmitted 1 Sept 2026Lynway Court St Marychurch Road Torquay TQ1 3JP
AT/2026/0227
T003 ? Mature lime: Pollard to the main crown break, retaining the main stem and permanent primary scaffold framework. Thereafter manage as a cyclical pollard, with re-pollarding anticipated approximately every seven…
RegisteredSubmitted 20 Aug 2026Land Adjacent To Brixham Hospital Penn Lane Brixham
P/2026/0516
Outline planning application for the erection of a residential development comprising up to 14 apartments for social rent, with all matters reserved except for access from Penn Lane.
RegisteredSubmitted 17 Aug 2026Claddon Lane Great Hill Torquay TQ2 8QE
P/2026/0511
Installation of a 10kVA generator on concrete base, with power duct. Wide cable trunking to be installed on concrete base. AMF panel to be installed on new pole. Vertiv PSU cabinet to be retained. Roxtec gland to be…
DecidedSubmitted 13 Aug 2026Maycliffe Hotel St Lukes Road North Torquay TQ2 5PD
P/2026/0505
Establishment of use of property as hotel.
RegisteredSubmitted 11 Aug 2026Post Office Remittance Unit 25 - 26 Fleet Street Torquay TQ1 1DB
P/2026/0487
Installation of bird deterrent wire to front elevation.
RegisteredSubmitted 4 Aug 202615 Washington Close Paignton TQ3 2QJ
AT/2026/0199
T1- Monterey Pine - Minimal crown lift to approximately 3m between ground level and foliage tips. Pruning secondary and sub lateral branches only on the neighbours side.The works are being undertaken to improve the tree…
Awaiting decisionSubmitted 29 Jul 2026Woodsome Woodend Road Torquay TQ1 2PZ
AT/2026/0192
T001- Holm Oak - Sectional Dismantle, See tree survey for justification.
Awaiting decisionSubmitted 24 Jul 2026Homecombe House St Albans Road Torquay TQ1 3ND
AT/2026/0187
T006 - 1x Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata) ///drank.axed.trader- Sectionally dismantle, fell, and remove to ground level using appropriate dismantling techniques to ensure the safe and controlled removal of all…
Awaiting decisionSubmitted 22 Jul 2026Timbertops Seaway Lane Torquay TQ2 6PS
AT/2026/0186
Reason for WorksThe subject tree is a self-seeded, semi-mature Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) of limited individual landscape and public amenity value. The tree has developed as a twin-stem specimen and has previously…
DecidedSubmitted 22 Jul 2026Torre C Of E Academy Barton Road Torquay TQ1 4DN
AT/2026/0183
We are planning to conduct emergancy tree work on a dead tree at Torre Church of England Academy,Barton Road,Torquay,TQ1 4DN
DecidedSubmitted 21 Jul 2026Premier Inn Belgrave Road Torquay TQ2 5HE
AT/2026/0174
1x Multi Stemmed Ivy-covered Torbay Palm (Cordyline australis) - Sectionally dismantle, fell, and remove to ground level using appropriate dismantling techniques to ensure the safe and controlled removal of all…
Awaiting decisionSubmitted 16 Jul 20268 Hesketh Mews Meadfoot Sea Road Torquay TQ1 2LT
AT/2026/0175
1x Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) Reduce the overall canopy of the tree as follows:Reduce the height of the tree by approximately 2.0 m, leaving a final overall height of approximately 10.0 m.Reduce the radial…
DecidedSubmitted 16 Jul 2026Land At Thatcher Avenue (Adjacent To Villa Coolins) Torquay TQ1 2HT
P/2026/0425
Erection of single dwelling and garage (self build).
RegisteredSubmitted 8 Jul 2026Flat 1 St Ives Court Furzehill Road Torquay TQ1 3JG
AT/2026/0170
T001- Pine Proposed Works:Reduce the western (left-hand) lateral crown by approximately 2.0-2.5 metres back to suitable secondary growth to reduce end weight and rebalance the crown whilst retaining the tree's natural…
DecidedSubmitted 8 Jul 2026McDonalds Restaurants Ltd Yalberton Road Paignton TQ4 7PE
P/2026/0420
Refurbishment of restaurant, including new access door and corresponding new access link and pedestrian crossing, with associated works.
RegisteredSubmitted 7 Jul 2026Norton Lea Solsbro Road Torquay TQ2 6PF
AT/2026/0169
T001 - 1x Mature Holm OakReduce the height of 1x Primary stem by approximately 6.0 metres, leaving a final height of the stem at approximately 12 metres. Radial crown spread to remain un-affected at all compass points…
DecidedSubmitted 6 Jul 2026Church Of St Andrew St Efrides Road Torquay Torbay TQ2 5SG
AT/2026/0163
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 wall, pruning…
DecidedSubmitted 29 Jun 20269 New Road Brixham TQ5 8LZ
P/2026/0393
Change of use from existing shop unit (Use Class E) to self-contained one-bedroom residential dwelling (use Class C3), including internal reconfiguration and minor external alterations.
RegisteredSubmitted 18 Jun 2026
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