The Acorn Centre Lummaton Cross Torquay TQ2 8ET
Registered
P/2026/0097
Description
Removal of existing 15m monopole supporting 3 no. antennas on open headframe, and installation of 20m monopole supporting 6 no. antennas on open headframe, 1 no. 300mm transmission dish and ancillary development there to including 18 no Ericsson Radio Systems (ERS).
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