Change of use applications in Torbay

There were 60 change of use applications in Torbay in the last 12 months. 5 involve HMOs. Of the 27 decided so far, 22 were approved. Change of use covers conversions between planning use classes: shops to flats, offices to homes, houses to HMOs or care homes.

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10 Sept 2026 Registered P/2026/0502

Living Coasts Beacon Quay Torquay TQ1 2BG

Change of use of ground and first floors from marine aviary / zoo (Sui Generis use) to Use Class E (g)(ii) for research and development including offi...

Planning Application Torbay
26 Aug 2026 Registered P/2026/0512

33A New Road Brixham TQ5 8NB

Change of use of garage to affordable residential unit. Alterations to fenestration.

Planning Application Torbay
26 Aug 2026 Registered P/2026/0532

41 Totnes Road Paignton TQ4 5LA

Change of use from ambulance offices (use class E) to residential institution as adult respite centre (use class C2) to include construction of single...

Planning Application Torbay
18 Aug 2026 Registered P/2026/0393

9 New Road Brixham TQ5 8LZ

Change of use from existing shop unit (Use Class E) to self-contained one-bedroom residential dwelling (use Class C3), including internal reconfigurat...

Planning Application Torbay
18 Aug 2026 Registered P/2026/0505

Maycliffe Hotel St Lukes Road North Torquay TQ2 5PD

Establishment of use of property as hotel.

Cert. of Lawfulness - Existing Torbay
13 Aug 2026 Registered P/2026/0294

34 Tor Hill Road Torquay TQ2 5RF

Change of use of existing ground floor cafe to massage/beauty salon.

Planning Application Torbay
11 Aug 2026 Registered P/2026/0489

127B Reddenhill Road Torquay TQ1 3NY

Change of use from tattoo studio to dog grooming salon.

Planning Application Torbay
7 Aug 2026 Registered P/2026/0457

Part 1st Floor 11 Palace Avenue Paignton TQ3 3EF

Change of use from office space to dwellinghouse, including internal alterations.

Prior approval or notification Torbay
6 Aug 2026 Registered P/2026/0134

4 Warefield Road Paignton TQ3 2BH

Change of use from C4 (Small House in Multiple Occupation) to Sui Generis (Large HMO).

Planning Application Torbay
24 Jul 2026 Registered P/2026/0466

21 - 23 Carlton Road Torquay TQ1 1NA

Certificate of lawfulness for proposed: change of use from day nursery (use class E(f) to retail store (use class E(a)).

Cert. of Lawfulness - Proposed Torbay
22 Jul 2026 Registered P/2026/0444

Fernleaf Bakers Hill Brixham TQ5 0BS

Conversion of 4 bedroom single dwelling into 3 x 1 bedroom flats.

Planning Application Torbay
13 Jul 2026 Registered P/2026/0382

12 Garfield Road Paignton TQ4 6AU

Change of use from guest house to residential dwelling.

Planning Application Torbay
10 Jul 2026 Registered P/2026/0435

Beyond Escapes Blagdon Road Paignton TQ3 3YG

Change of use from holiday complex to 56 residential dwellings (class C3), to include 20 woodland cottages, 15 courtyard cottages, 20 apartments & ass...

Major Planning Application Torbay
6 Jul 2026 Withdrawn P/2026/0271

15 Scarborough Road Torquay TQ2 5UJ

Change of use from C1 (guesthouse) to C4 (six-bed HMO) with no external alterations. Existing self-contained basement flat retained as C3 dwelling. No...

Planning Application Torbay
29 Jun 2026 Approved P/2026/0396

25-27 Fleet Street Torquay TQ1 1DB

Minor internal alterations to form dental practice, including lining of walls, new internal floors and translucent film to glazed doors.

Listed Building Consent Torbay
26 Jun 2026 Approved P/2026/0150

Car Park To The East Of South Devon College Long Road Paignton TQ4 7BJ

Change of use of existing car park (associated F1 use) for the operations of ArcMarine (use class E), including the siting of containers, research and...

Planning Application Torbay
23 Jun 2026 Registered P/2026/0361

Barn At Peach Cottage Blagdon Road Paignton TQ3 3YF

Change of use from agricultural barn to four bedroom dwelling and associated works to include access track, parking and cycle / bin storage.

Planning Application Torbay
15 Jun 2026 Approved P/2026/0378

Ground Floor 69 Belgrave Road Torquay TQ2 5HZ

Change of use from commercial unit (Use Class E) to residential flat (Use Class C3) on ground floor.

Prior approval or notification Torbay
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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission to run an HMO?
A small HMO (3-6 unrelated tenants, Class C4) usually doesn't need planning permission unless the area has an Article 4 direction. Larger HMOs (7+ tenants, 'sui generis') almost always need a full planning application.
What is Class E in planning?
Class E is the flexible commercial use class introduced in September 2020. It covers shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, gyms, clinics, nurseries and light industry. You can change uses freely within Class E without planning permission.
Can you convert offices to flats without planning permission?
Class MA permitted development rights let you convert Class E premises (including offices) to residential (Class C3) via a prior-approval application rather than full planning permission. Limits apply: max 1,500m², not in conservation areas or AONBs without additional consent.
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