Torre Abbey Beach Catering And Paddleboard Hire Torre Abbey Beach Promenade Torquay TQ2 5JE

Registered P/2026/0109
Council
Date received
30 Mar 2026
Date validated
30 Mar 2026
Postcode
TQ2 5JE

Description

Installation of two cabins for non-motorised water sports rental and sale of food and drink, with associated refuse bins and seating area from 24th April to 6th October each year. Operation of catering van (up to 3m in length) over winter from 7th October to 23rd April. Temporary period of five years.

1.6/10
Planning Authority Score
#271 of 282

Torbay is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #262 out of 282. 52% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (88%) than the national average (90%).

Torbay decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #190 of 282
88%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #217 of 282
42%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #262 of 282
52%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #228 of 282
72%
Minor dwellings approved
54 decided (1-9 homes)
90%
Major dwellings approved
10 decided (10+ homes)
95%
Change of use approved
39 decided
533
Total decisions
77 refused in 2025