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P/2026/0452 - Variation of Condition Application Registered
Admin / procedural

Proposal

Variation of conditions in relation to (Proposed single storey rear extension, removal of side steps, and roof alterations inc. loft conversion and associated works.): Conditions P1 - (Approved Plans) & 01 - (Window Height on South West Elevation). Variation sought: Window alterations, including amendments to allow for obscure glazing for windows below 1.7m cill height to SW elevation. Removal of existing steps and construction of new steps and retaining wall. (Retrospective). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
24 Jul 2026
Decision
Expected by 18 Sept 2026

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. A decision is expected by 18 Sept 2026. The consultation period closed on 20 Aug 2026.

Documents

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Associated applications 2

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Site constraints 1

Also on the record
Inside the Paignton built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

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Important details

Council
Torbay
Application type
Variation of Condition Application
Postcode
TQ2 7LB
Received
24 Jul 2026
Validated
24 Jul 2026
Ward
Shiphay
Case officer
Show
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Show
Agent
CB Design

Public comments

No public comments yet.

10 neighbours consulted · Last counted 10 Sept 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15069838
Comments by
20 Aug 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2022 Refused
Non Material Amendment relating to application P/2020/1252. Amendment sought: Installatio…
P/2022/0465
2020 Approved
Proposed single storey rear extension, removal of side steps, and roof alterations inc. l…
P/2020/1252
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
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Formation of first floor rear extension over existing roof to include cladding.
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2025 Refused
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Conversion of basement to form self-contained flat with parking and amenity space.
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2025 Refused
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Conversion of basement accommodation to form self-contained flat with parking and amenity…
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2024 Withdrawn
11 Grosvenor Close Torquay TQ2 7LB
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P/2024/0408
2024 Refused
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Roof alterations from hip to gable including addition of rear roof dormer and two storey…
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2021 Approved
30 Grosvenor Avenue Torquay TQ2 7JZ
Formation of single storey extension to front with alteration to render. Formation of lof…
P/2021/1345
2021 Refused
30 Grosvenor Avenue Torquay TQ2 7JZ
Single storey front extension with alteration of tile hanging element to render. Loft con…
P/2021/1061
2021 Refused
6 Berkeley Avenue Torquay TQ2 7LE
Extension to North/West elevation, raising ridge height to form loft conversion. Raised t…
P/2021/0606
2021 Approved
22 Grosvenor Close Torquay TQ2 7LB
Formation of single storey extension to front.
P/2021/0473
2021 Refused
11 Grosvenor Close Torquay TQ2 7LB
Formation of additional Off-Street Parking to front.
P/2021/0117
2020 Refused
6 Berkeley Avenue Torquay TQ2 7LE
Extension to North/West elevation Raising ridge height to form loft conversion. Raised te…
P/2020/1330
2020 Approved
16 Grosvenor Close Torquay TQ2 7LB
Single storey extension to South West elevation.
P/2020/1194
2018 Refused
31 Grosvenor Avenue Torquay TQ2 7JZ
Extension to front dormer and change to fenestration to south elevation
P/2018/0680
2018 Approved
28 Grosvenor Avenue Torquay TQ2 7JZ
Single storey rear extension to replace conservatory. Front porch extension and loft conv…
P/2018/0379
2017 Refused
31 Grosvenor Avenue Torquay TQ2 7JZ
Extension to existing front dormers.
P/2017/1162
2017 Refused
29 Grosvenor Avenue Torquay TQ2 7JZ
Extension to existing front dormers.
P/2017/1163
2016 Approved
9 Grosvenor Close Torquay TQ2 7LB
Render over the original brickwork on all elevations of the property
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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 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