29 James Avenue Paignton TQ3 3LZ Data via plota.co.uk

P/2026/0404 - Householder Application Approved

Proposal

Demolition of existing conservatory, construction of extension to south-west (rear) elevation with gable features, conversion of loft to including raising the ridge height, construction of porch to north-east (front) elevation, enlargement of existing raised patio and installation of solar panels. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
30 Jun 2026
Approved
31 Jul 2026

Approved on 31 Jul 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 6 Aug 2026

Important details

Council
Torbay
Application type
Householder Application
Postcode
TQ3 3LZ
Received
30 Jun 2026
Validated
30 Jun 2026
Ward
Kings Ash
Case officer
Show
Decision
Approval
Decision date
31 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Show
Agent
MKH Architects Ltd

Public comments

No public comments yet.

5 neighbours consulted · Last counted 6 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14994971
Env. assessment
No
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