Tower House School Fisher Street Paignton TQ4 5EW Data via plota.co.uk

P/2026/0592 - Planning Application Registered
Extensions & alterationsListed buildingsUtility infrastructure

Proposal

Installation of fire suppression system including 2no. external sprinkler tanks, pump house, and associated internal and external pipework. External alterations including installation of roof edge protection, escape ladder, escape stair, and conversion of sash window to external door. Internal alterations comprising reconfiguration of partitions, installation of fire ceilings, door shutters, and fire safety upgrades to historic doors. Remedial repairs to historic timber affected by rot. [See accompanying LB application P/2026/0593] Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
22 Sept 2026
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Consultation
15 Oct 2026
Decision
Expected by 17 Nov 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision between 19 Nov 2026 and 3 Dec 2026, from Torbay's recent extensions.

Comments are open until 5 Nov 2026

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Documents

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Site constraints 4

Grade II listed: Tower House School
List entry 1279603 · The pin is inside its outline · 12 more listed buildings within 150 m (12 Grade II)
Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
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Historic England ↗
Old Paignton conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
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Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 2; Inside the Paignton built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 9 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 area128 m² (1,378 sq ft)
Energy ratingE (42 out of 100), could reach C
PropertyDetached house, 5 habitable rooms
Built1900 to 1929
HeatingRoom heaters, electric
WallsSolid brick, with internal insulation

From the energy performance certificate lodged in January 2025, 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
Planning Application
Postcode
TQ4 5EW
Received
22 Sept 2026
Validated
22 Sept 2026
Ward
Roundham With Hyde
Case officer
Show
Decision level
Delegated
Agent
Stride Treglown

Decision outlook

Day 36 of the 56-day target. Torbay usually decides extensions by day 65.

Day 3629 days to the predicted decision (day 65)
38%decided within 8 weeks
84%approved
166decided in the last year

Plota live figures for extensions decided by Torbay in the last twelve months, from validation. Torbay decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

51 neighbours consulted · Last counted 24 Oct 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15226093
Planning Portal ref
PP-15226093
Comments by
5 Nov 2026
Site or press notice
15 Oct 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 Approved
Lower Playground Area of St Michaels C & E Academy, Fisher Street; 1x Mature Monterey Cyp…
AT/2025/0018
2023 Approved
External alterations including plantroom extension, replacement external fire staircase…
P/2023/0697
2023 Approved
we are looking to crown lift by 1m (approx 4.5m above ground, measured at the trunk) the…
AT/2023/0190
2021 Approved
Non Material Amendment relating to application P/2021/0061. amendments sought: Relocation…
P/2021/1348
2021
Non Material Amendment relating to application P/2020/0061. Amendment sought: temporary r…
P/2021/0700
2020 Approved
Crown lift to 5.2m to avoid damage to the tree overhanging BT lines or vehicles. See atta…
AT/2020/0235
2020 Approved
External alterations including plantroom extension, replacement external fire staircase…
P/2020/0062
2020 Approved
Demolition of rear science block and creation of disabled car parking/servicing area, wit…
P/2020/0061
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
Penlee Cottage 25 Conway Road Paignton TQ4 5LH
T1 - 1x Medlar tree - Dismantle and fell to near ground level. All cut material will be r…
AT/2025/0267
2025 Approved
St Michael's Academy Fisher Street Paignton TQ4 5EW
Retention of the temporary classrooms previously approved under applications P/2024/0265…
P/2025/0399
2025 Approved
21 Fisher Street Paignton TQ4 5EP
Demolition of store, repair and reconstruction of garage and store, new fencing.
P/2025/0402
2024 Approved
Tower House Lodge Mabel Place Paignton TQ4 5UB
Replacement of windows, provision of storm porch to side.
P/2024/0607
2024 Approved
St Michaels C Of E Academy Conway Road Paignton TQ4 5LH
Retention of temporary classrooms approved under application P/2023/0236 for a further te…
P/2024/0265
2024 Approved
St Michael's Academy Fisher Street Paignton TQ4 5EW
Formation of additional temporary classroom buildings, adjustments to stair access to exi…
P/2024/0172
2023 Approved
Torbay Language Centre Conway Road Paignton TQ4 5LH
Formation of new facade to Western Elevation of existing building.
P/2023/0638
2024 Approved
St Michaels C Of E Academy Conway Road Paignton TQ4 5LH
The works consist of: x1 Mature Monterey Cypress - Dismantle & remove storm damaged hangi…
AT/2024/0002
2023 Approved
St Michael's Academy Fisher Street Paignton TQ4 5EW
Installation of temporary two-storey classroom block and associated works.
P/2023/0236
2022 Approved
24 Conway Road Paignton TQ4 5LF
Certificate for existing dormer loft conversion.
P/2022/0324
2019 Approved
The Coach House Former Tower House School Fisher Street Paignton TQ4 5EW
Conversion of detached former coach house to single detached dwelling, with removal of ex…
P/2019/1190
2019 Refused
Penlee Court 25 Conway Road Paignton TQ4 5LH
Two storey extensions to existing building, increase in ridge height to accommodate habit…
P/2019/1338
2019 Approved
25 Grosvenor Road Paignton TQ4 5AZ
Variation of Condition relating to application P/2014/0150. Condition: P1 - Amendments to…
P/2019/1272
2019 Approved
21 Fisher Street Paignton TQ4 5EP
Widening of car parking area.
P/2019/0889
2019 Approved
St Michaels C Of E Academy Formerly Tower House School Fisher Street Paignton TQ4 5EW
Please read in conjunction with Plan CEC3359c-01 Conservation Area Consent - Tree Locatio…
AT/2019/0218
2019 Refused
Penlee Court 25 Conway Road Paignton TQ4 5LH
Two storey extension to existing building, reformation of site from 4 flats to 3 dwelling…
P/2019/0754
2019 Refused
Coach House Rear Of Former Tower House School Fisher Street Paignton TQ4 5EW
Conversion of detached former coach house to two dwellings
P/2019/0162
2019 Withdrawn
21 Fisher Street Paignton TQ4 5EP
Demolish wall to widen car parking area adjacent to existing drive.
P/2019/0443
2018 Approved
30 Conway Road Paignton TQ4 5LF
Proposed alterations, extension and formation of flat
P/2018/0508
2017 Approved
Beaconsfield Villa Mabel Place Roundham With Hyde Paignton Torbay TQ4 5UB
See report by Dart Tree ConsultancyT1 Cedar of Lebanon is felled and removed.
AT/2017/0082
2016 Refused
25 Grosvenor Road Paignton TQ4 5AZ
Non Material Amendment to P/2014/0150, change depth of rear extension and alteration to d…
P/2016/1257
2016 Approved
1 Eaton Place Fisher Street Paignton TQ4 5EN
Conversion of existing property into 2 x dwellings
P/2016/0267
2016 Approved
1 Eaton Place Fisher Street Paignton TQ4 5EN
Conversion of existing property into 2 x dwellings
P/2016/0266
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

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.