Local Development Orders

Find out about Local Development Orders and any currently in place in Torbay.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/policies/planning-policies/local-development-orders/

Publicity of applications

Find out more about which planning applications are public and why we need to do this.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/apply-for-planning-permission/how-the-planning-process-works/publicity-of-applications/

Temporary change of use

Find out how you can apply for a temporary change of use under the Prior Notification scheme.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/apply-for-planning-permission/change-of-use/temporary-change-of-use/

Drawing plans to scale

Guidance on how to correctly produce scale plans to accompany a planning application.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/apply-for-planning-permission/make-your-plans-and-documents/drawing-plans-to-scale/

Telecommunications

How to apply for prior notification of a proposed development by telecommunications code system operators.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/apply-for-planning-permission/prior-notifications/telecommunications/

Complaints Procedure

Find out how we deal with complaints.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/policies/corporate/complaints-procedure/

Report unauthorised development

Find out how to report building works that don't have planning permission
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/report-unauthorised-development/

The Strand

Find out more about the work we are doing to regenerate The Strand
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/leisure-sports-and-community/regeneration/the-strand/

Pavement and licences guidances

of application Planning permission Conditions Is there a route to appeal a decision? Enforcement Liability Additional information Contact details What is a pavement licence
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/business/licensing/pavement-licence/pavement-licences-guidance/

Torquay Neighbourhood Plan

Find out how the neighbourhood plan is used to consider all planning applications in Torquay alongside the Local Plan.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/policies/planning-policies/neighbourhood-plans/torquay-np/

Publication Scheme

Information on what information we will make available, how and when we will do so and whether or not this information will be available free of charge.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/information-and-data/publication-scheme/

Public rights of way (PROW)

Information on using and maintaining public rights of way.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/leisure-sports-and-community/parks/prow/

Standing Advice

Read the advice document that assists applicants to prepare their application and for officers to consider those minor planning applications that may affect the public highway.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/policies/highways/standing-advice/

Camp site licences

Find out how to apply for a campsite licence and the rules and regulations for owning and running a site.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/business/licensing/camp-site-licences/

Previous proposals

Have your say on how we can improve Paignton and Preston seafronts as well as protect the town and surrounding areas from flooding
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/leisure-sports-and-community/regeneration/paignton-and-preston-seafront-masterplan/previous-proposals/

Caravan and park home sites

Information on the regulation of caravan and park home sites in Torbay including how to apply for a licence.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/business/licensing/caravan-and-park-home-sites/

Get Involved and have your say

Find out how you can get involved in local decisions
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/get-involved

Prescribed classes of dwellings

Find out more about the different prescribed classes of dwellings.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council-tax/reducing-your-bill/prescribed/

Fees and ancillary charges

Find out more about the fees for DFG support services.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/policies/community-safety/hap/hap-fees/

Paignton Neighbourhood Plan

Find out how the neighbourhood plan is used to consider all planning applications in Paignton alongside the Local Plan.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/policies/planning-policies/neighbourhood-plans/paignton-np/