13 Curledge Street Paignton TQ4 5BA Data via plota.co.uk

P/2026/0326 - Planning Application Refused

Proposal

Change of use of existing dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a small-scale supported accommodation use (Use Class C2) for up to three young people aged 16-18, with associated staff support. No external alterations. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
11 Jun 2026
Consultation
18 Jun 2026
Refused
4 Aug 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 4 Aug 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 11 Aug 2026

Important details

Council
Torbay
Application type
Planning Application
Postcode
TQ4 5BA
Received
11 Jun 2026
Validated
11 Jun 2026
Ward
Roundham With Hyde
Case officer
Show
Decision
Refusal
Decision date
4 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
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Public comments

4comments received
3 objecting1 supporting

75% object · in line with the UK average

43 neighbours consulted · Last counted 11 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14877056
Site notice
18 Jun 2026
Press notice
18 Jun 2026
Env. assessment
No
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 performance
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