31 Grosvenor Close Torquay TQ2 7LB Data via plota.co.uk

P/2026/0452 - Variation of Condition Application Pending

Proposal

Variation of conditions in relation to P/2020/1252 (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. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
24 Jul 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

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
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