Corbyn Head Hotel Torbay Road Torquay TQ2 6RG

Registered P/2026/0115
Council
Date received
18 Mar 2026
Date validated
18 Mar 2026
Postcode
TQ2 6RG

Description

Variation of condition in relation to P/2020/0420 (Variation of Conditions relating to application P/2019/0699. Condition P1. Variation sought: Revisions to elevations and internal layout. Addition of one bedroom and car parking space. Reduction of building height and reduction in north-south building length. (The proposed development to which the application relates is situated within 10 metres of relevant railway land)): Condition 22 - (Restaurant, roof bar, spa and gym restriction to hotel guests only). Variation sought: Vary the wording of condition 22 to enable a 1 calendar year period for non-hotel guests to access restaurant, roof-top bar, spa and gym.

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