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Torbay Council— Planning Applications & Local Information

Unitary Authority • South West

Council Information

Council Type
Unitary Authority
Region / Nation
South West
Website
https://www.torbay.gov.uk
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On the council site, choose Planning → View or search planning applications.

Published Planning Datasets

24
Conservation Areas
865
Listed Buildings
—
Brownfield Sites
716
Tree Preservation Orders

Counts reflect records available in the Planning Data snapshot used for this build. A dash means coverage was unavailable, not that the real-world count is zero.

Check a property before choosing the planning route

Screen a postcode or UPRN against published conservation-area, listed-building, Article 4, flood-risk and other official datasets. Always confirm the exact site on Torbay Council's own constraints map.

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Planning Permission in Torbay

Planning permission rules in Torbay Council follow national legislation. The council applies the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) alongside local policies in their development plan. Use these guides to find out whether your project needs permission.

Usually NOConservatoryUsually NOPorchUsually NOGarageUsually NOGarden RoomDEPENDSSingle-Storey ExtensionUsually NOLoft Conversion
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How to Apply for Planning Permission

The application process for Torbay Council follows the standard national procedure. Our step-by-step guide covers everything from pre-application advice to decision timelines.

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Conservation Areas in Torbay

The published Planning Data snapshot contains 24 conservation-area records for Torbay Council. Verify coverage and the exact boundary on the council map.

ShortonSt MarychurchOld PaigntonWarberriesBrixham TownUptonBelgraviaAbbey RoadRoundham & Paignton HarbourChurstonPolshamHigher BrixhamChelstonBabbacombe DownsTorquay HarbourCockingtonCary ParkTorreLincombesTormohun+4 more
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Published Article 4 Directions in Torbay

The national dataset contains 2 Article 4 direction records. A direction removes only the permitted-development rights specified in its legal notice; it is not a blanket ban.

  • Polsham
  • Churston
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Listed Buildings in Torbay

Torbay Council has 865 listed buildings. Listed building consent is required for any works that affect the character of these structures.

Lime Kiln At Sx 934 556
Lodge To Lupton House At Sx 897 542 Including Gate Piers
Alston Farmhouse, Including Front Garden Wall And Gate
Cattle Yard And Building Approximately 80 Metres North East Of Alston Farmhouse
Courtyard Of Farm Buildings Immediately North East Of Alston Farmhouse
The Old School House
Front Garden Walls, Gate, Gate Piers And Railings At The Old School House
Nos 2 And 3 Including Front Terrace Wall And Gate
Baker'S Cottage
Board Of Ordnance Boundary Stone No. 1 At Sx 9400 5595
Board Of Ordnance Boundary Stone No 3 At Sx 9400 5615
Former Artillery Store Approximately 12 Metres West Of Coastguard Lookout In Northern Fort
Hm Coastguard Lookout In Northern Fort Including Perimeter Wall
Hardy'S Head Battery At Sx 9440 5675
Napoleonic Fort Guardhouse, Approximately 30 Metres Inside Entrance To Northern Fort

...and 35 more listed buildings

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Planning FAQs — Torbay

Key Data

Listed Buildings
865
Conservation Areas
24
Brownfield Sites
—
Tree Preservation Orders
716
Article 4 Directions
2

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