Torbay in Devon includes Torquay, Paignton, and Brixham. Planning focuses on seaside towns, historic streets, and coastal development. Known for tourism, heritage buildings, and seaside resorts, planning supports residential, commercial, and conversion projects.
In the last year Torbay decided 533 applications which is well below the national average of 988. The approval rate was 86% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 48% of applications were decided on time, (significantly below the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Torbay performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Torbay contains coastal countryside and the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where development is tightly controlled.
One of the top reasons poorly prepared proposals in the Open Countryside are refused is that they fail to demonstrate a policy-supported need. To minimise that risk with bespoke advice contact us here.
Alongside acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We advise on and prepare planning applications across a range of development types, including:
Thoughtful, well-considered design is often the key to securing Planning Permission, particularly on sites where others struggle to find a way forward. Let’s discuss your project.
Torbay in Devon includes Torquay, Paignton, and Brixham. Planning focuses on seaside towns, historic streets, and coastal development. Known for tourism, heritage buildings, and seaside resorts, planning supports residential, commercial, and conversion projects.
In the last year Torbay decided 533 applications which is well below the national average of 988. The approval rate was 86% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 48% of applications were decided on time, (significantly below the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Torbay performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Torbay contains coastal countryside and the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where development is tightly controlled.
One of the top reasons poorly prepared proposals in the Open Countryside are refused is that they fail to demonstrate a policy-supported need. To minimise that risk with bespoke advice contact us here.
Alongside acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We advise on and prepare planning applications across a range of development types, including:
Thoughtful, well-considered design is often the key to securing Planning Permission, particularly on sites where others struggle to find a way forward. Let’s discuss your project.
