Paignton Zoo Environment Park Totnes Road Paignton TQ4 7EU Data via plota.co.uk

P/2026/0350 - Planning Application Approved
Commercial & major works

Proposal

Works to form new pedestrian footbridge near zoo entrance with associated path alterations. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
23 Jun 2026
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Consultation
2 Jul 2026
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Approved
12 Aug 2026

Approved on 12 Aug 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 19 Aug 2026

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Important details

Council
Torbay
Application type
Planning Application
Postcode
TQ4 7EU
Received
23 Jun 2026
Validated
23 Jun 2026
Ward
Goodrington With Roselands
Case officer
Show
Decision
Approval
Decision date
12 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Show
Agent
Kay Elliott Architects

Public comments

No public comments yet.

12 neighbours consulted · Last counted 19 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14893405
Site notice
2 Jul 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

13 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2024 Approved
Demolition of existing flamingo enclosure and construction of a new indoor and outdoor en…
P/2024/0213
2024 Approved
Extension to existing lion enclosure to provide a new 'On Show' indoor lion enclosure and…
P/2024/0110
2024 Approved
Installation of indoor lemur enclosure.
P/2024/0109
2023 Approved
Construction of single storey block built animal house and public display area. Construct…
P/2023/0492
2020 Approved
5 day notice of dead ash tree 88.02 Primley, Paignton - Dead ash tree (die back suspected…
AT/2020/0280
2018 Approved
0208 Beech Overmature / veteran Large tree with two low laterals (1m & 3m) that extend E…
AT/2018/0193
2017 Approved
Variation of condition P1 on application P/2016/0455: Provision of mixed species exhibit…
P/2017/1073
2016 Approved
Provision of mixed species exhibit including new buildings and landscaping.
P/2016/0455
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2024 Approved
Morrisons Totnes Road Paignton TQ4 7ET
Variation of condition in relation to P/2016/0372 (Variation of Condition 1 of P/1997/084…
P/2024/0571
2023 Approved
Battersway Road Paignton TQ4 7EY
Installation of one telecommunications cabinet and removal of existing.
P/2023/1069
2016 Approved
O/S Batterways Road Paignton TQ4 7EY
Upgrade of existing site including installation of cabinet
P/2016/0845
2016 Approved
Battersway Road Collaton St Mary Paignton TQ4 7EY
Installation of 1 x telecommunications cabinet and removal of existing cabinet.
P/2016/0594
2016 Approved
Morrisons Totnes Road Paignton TQ4 7ET
Variation of Condition 1 of P/1997/0846 to vary hours of opening for filling station to 6…
P/2016/0372
Torbay
Planning Authority Score
1.9/10
Poor
#276 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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
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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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings