Devonshire Retail Park Long Road Paignton TQ4 7BL Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Erection of new cafe/restaurant (Class E(b)), partial demolition and replacement of existing bin store, relocation of existing planters and benches and associated works. Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision around 14 Sept 2026; it is now day 116. The consultation period closed on 18 Jun 2026.
Site constraints 1
Checked on 11 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.
Every application in Torbay - and every UK council - as a live feed, an API, or a bulk CSV export.
Other new applications on this street
Unit D Westfield Business Park Long Road Paignton TQ4 7AU
Replacement of window with fire door and glazed side panels and replacement door...
Car Park To The East Of South Devon College Long Road Paignton TQ4 7BJ
Change of use of existing car park (associated F1 use) for the operations of Arc...
Nearby new applications
South Devon College Sports Centre Eight Acre Drive Paignton TQ4 7TP
Extension to existing car park to facilitate additional parking and an increase ...
37 Kingsway Avenue Paignton TQ4 7AA
Construction of single storey extension on front elevation (SW).
Car Park To The East Of South Devon College Long Road Paignton TQ4 7BJ
Change of use of existing car park (associated F1 use) for the operations of Arc...
Important details
Decision outlook
Day 116, past the statutory target. 80% of commercial premises in Torbay are decided within thirteen weeks; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 12 Sept 2026.
Plota live figures for commercial premises decided by Torbay in the last twelve months, from validation. Torbay decision record →
Public comments
11 neighbours consulted · Last counted 12 Sept 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-14821163
- Comments by
- 18 Jun 2026
- Site or press notice
- 28 May 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
11 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Previous applications at this address
Nearby activity
Torbay is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #276 out of 296. 54% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (90%) than the national average (90%).
Track this application
Devonshire Retail Park Long Road Paignton TQ4 7BL
Tracking this application
Not there in a minute? Check junk - especially Hotmail and Outlook.
Go to your dashboard →Sign in to view contact details
Applicant and case-officer names are hidden from public view for privacy. Create a free Plota account - or sign back in - and we'll show them, plus you get a dashboard for alerts and tracked applications.