3 Quantocks Road Torquay TQ2 6UH

Registered P/2026/0091
Council
Date received
16 Feb 2026
Date validated
16 Feb 2026
Postcode
TQ2 6UH

Description

Formation of single storey side extension to replace existing garage. Widen dropped kerb and pavement crossover & formation of additional off street parking space. Erection of garden room in the rear garden for ancillary use with the host dwelling.

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