15 Scarborough Road Torquay TQ2 5UJ Data via plota.co.uk

P/2026/0271 - Planning Application Withdrawn
Change of useCommercial premises

Proposal

Change of use from C1 (guesthouse) to C4 (six-bed HMO) with no external alterations. Existing self-contained basement flat retained as C3 dwelling. No building works proposed. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
27 Apr 2026
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Validated
6 Jul 2026
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Consultation
23 Jul 2026
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Withdrawn
24 Aug 2026

Withdrawn on 24 Aug 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Documents

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Site constraints 5

Belgravia conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Council document ↗
5 listed buildings within 150 m
Nearest: Cavendish Hotel, Grade II, 31 m away · 1 Grade II*, 4 Grade II
The site itself is not listed. Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
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Historic England ↗
Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 3; Inside the Torquay built-up area; Tree preservation order 23 m away: Belgrave Road, Torquay.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) 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.

Sales history 1

Last sold for £259,500 in November 2004. Terraced house, freehold.

29 November 2004£259,500

Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.

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Important details

Council
Torbay
Application type
Planning Application
Postcode
TQ2 5UJ
Received
27 Apr 2026
Validated
6 Jul 2026
Ward
Tormohun
Case officer
Show
Decision
Application Withdrawn
Decision date
24 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
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Public comments

5comments received
5 objecting

100% object · above the UK average of 74%

58 neighbours consulted · Last counted 30 Aug 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14888967
Planning Portal ref
PP-14888967
Comments by
13 Aug 2026
Site or press notice
23 Jul 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

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2024 Approved
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2024 Approved
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2024 Refused
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2023 Approved
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2023 Refused
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2023
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Addition of entrance door and removal of emergency staircase at the rear.
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2022 Refused
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2022 Refused
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2021 Approved
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Demolition of existing extensions to rear & formation of new single storey entertainments…
P/2021/1184
2022 Refused
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Change of use from retail unit at ground and lower ground level to one bedroom flat.
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2021 Approved
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Change of use from guest accommodation (C1) to single residential dwelling (C3)
P/2021/0916
2020 Approved
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Change of use from guest house (C1) to residential dwelling (C3).
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2019 Approved
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Placement of window to North West elevation & vent to shop front.
P/2019/1047
2019
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Internal alterations and refurbishment, removal of internal walls, creation of en-suite b…
P/2019/1362
2019
Metropole Hotel Belgrave Road Torquay TQ2 5HN
Internal alterations and refurbishment, removal of internal walls, creation of en-suite b…
P/2019/1361
2019 Approved
17B Lucius Street Torquay TQ2 5UW
Change of use from Class A1 (Retail) to C3 (Residential).
P/2019/0150
2019 Approved
5 Croft Road Torquay TQ2 5UF
Application for lawful development certificate for existing use as five residential units.
P/2019/0440
2018 Refused
Haven Hotel 11 Scarborough Road Torquay TQ2 5UJ
Installation of PV solar panels to south side of roof, and charge point in car park for e…
P/2018/1220
2018 Approved
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Change of Use from a Mixed A3/A5 Use to D2 Gymnasium.
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2018 Refused
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Window replacement to both front and rear elevations.
P/2018/0544
2017 Approved
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Replace main front street facing window with timber replacements
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2017 Refused
10 Lucius Street Torquay TQ2 5UN
Proposed extension to rear of property to create single bedroom dwelling
P/2017/0013
2016 Approved
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Torbay
Planning Authority Score
1.9/10
Poor
#276 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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%).

Among the slowest councils in England
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Torbay decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #183 of 296
90%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #197 of 296
37%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #276 of 296
54%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #247 of 296
81%
Minor dwellings approved
53 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
9 decided (10+ homes)
91%
Change of use approved
44 decided
529
Total decisions
68 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

Sale prices: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use