71 Dunstone Park Road Paignton TQ3 3NF Data via plota.co.uk

P/2026/0397 - Cert. of Lawfulness - Existing Awaiting decision
Admin / procedural

Proposal

Certificate of lawfulness for existing: use of garden chalet as self-contained dwelling. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
22 Jun 2026
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Validated
27 Jul 2026
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Consultation
6 Aug 2026
Decision
Expected by 21 Sept 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. A decision is expected by 21 Sept 2026.

The consultation period closed on 27 Aug 2026.

Documents

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Site constraints 3

Radon affected area, class 5
An estimated 10 to 30% of homes reach the radon action level. Indicative for the 1 km square, which takes the highest class found in it; a radon test gives the answer for a building.
From the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency indicative atlas. Under building regulations, as the BRE guide BR 211 (2023) sets out, new buildings and extensions need basic radon protection from class 3 in England and Wales and from class 2 in Scotland, and full protection from class 5. The class at the site itself, from the detailed BGS map, decides which.
UKHSA radon ↗
Also on the record
Local nature reserve 396 m away: Occombe Valley Woods; Inside the Paignton built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Building

Floor area279 m² (3,003 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (68 out of 100), could reach B
PropertyDetached bungalow, 8 habitable rooms
Built1930 to 1949
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, filled cavity

From the energy performance certificate lodged in June 2013, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Torbay
Application type
Cert. of Lawfulness - Existing
Postcode
TQ3 3NF
Received
22 Jun 2026
Validated
27 Jul 2026
Ward
Kings Ash
Case officer
Show
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Show
Agent
Roach Planning And Environmental Limited

Public comments

1comment received
1 neutral

5 neighbours consulted · Last counted 7 Oct 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14962719
Planning Portal ref
PP-14962719
Comments by
27 Aug 2026
Site or press notice
6 Aug 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

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

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2023 Approved
Site To Front Of 59 Dunstone Park Road Paignton TQ3 3NF
Installation of pole.
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2024 Approved
43 Dunstone Park Road Paignton TQ3 3NF
Construction of side dormer window and balcony to rear.
P/2024/0424
2022 Approved
36 Dunstone Park Road Paignton TQ3 3NG
Demolition of house and garage. Formation of three storey detached dwelling, including ga…
P/2022/0091
2023 Refused
36 Dunstone Park Road Paignton TQ3 3NG
Formation of single storey front and side extension and the formation of a dormer extensi…
P/2023/1107
2022 Approved
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Alterations and extensions with new dormer and roof terrace.
P/2022/0830
2021 Refused
25 Dunstone Park Road Paignton TQ3 3NF
Extension to existing loft conversion with dormer to east elevation. Formation of single…
P/2021/0468
2020 Approved
42 Dunstone Park Road Paignton TQ3 3NG
Alterations & extension to include loft conversion & extension with dormer to rear. Forma…
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2020 Approved
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Construction of a dormer to the front elevation, side and rear extension, and driveway.
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2020 Refused
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Extension to loft conversion & extension over garage with dormer to front, addition of Ju…
P/2020/0868
2020 Refused
27 Dunstone Park Road Paignton TQ3 3NF
Demolition of existing garage. Formation of replacement double garage to west elevation.
P/2020/0913
2020 Refused
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2019 Withdrawn
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Extension on South elevation. Raised ridge height and new roof design to accomodate loft…
P/2019/0689
2019 Approved
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Car park platform.
P/2019/0989
2017 Refused
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Outline application 8 new dwellings revised layout and reduced number from 10 dwellings (…
P/2017/1215
2019 Refused
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Car park platform
P/2019/0213
2018 Approved
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Construction of covered lean-to storage unit at rear of property.
P/2018/1268
2018 Approved
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Non material amendment relating to application P/2017/1305. Amendment sought: Enlargement…
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2017 Approved
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Alterations to existing roof including new dormer window to rear and pitched roof to fron…
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2017 Approved
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Demolition of existing porch and bay window, installation of bi-fold doors and decked area
P/2017/0663
2016 Approved
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Alterations to roof including increase in height, dormer roof extensions, balcony and vel…
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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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.