Commencement and conditions

What happens when planning is granted and work can begin
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/apply-for-planning-permission/how-the-planning-process-works/commencement-and-conditions/

Change of use

Find out how to apply for different types of planning permission and what they are for.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/apply-for-planning-permission/change-of-use/

Demolitions

Find out how to get permission to demolish a building including in a conservation area.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/apply-for-planning-permission/demolitions/

Larger home extensions

Find out about building a larger single-storey rear extension on your property under permitted development.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/apply-for-planning-permission/prior-notifications/larger-home-extensions/

Important changes

Find out about the latest legislative changes relating to The Building Safety Act 2022.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/building-control/important-changes/

Householders

Information on advice about the different types of planning permission you can apply for as a householder.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/apply-for-planning-permission/householders/

Lawful development

Find out about lawful development certificates for proposed and existing developments and how to apply for them.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/apply-for-planning-permission/lawful-development/

Listed building consent

Find out about carrying out works on listed buildings in Torbay and what consent you need to do this.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/apply-for-planning-permission/listed-building-consent/

Prior notifications

Find out about applying prior notification for certain types of developments including agricultural, forestry, telecommunications and demolition.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/apply-for-planning-permission/prior-notifications/

Waste storage guidance

Advice on how to provide adequate refuse storage for developers
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/apply-for-planning-permission/make-your-plans-and-documents/waste-storage-guidance/

Statement of heritage significance

Form to be completed for making a statement of heritage significance
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/apply-for-planning-permission/make-your-plans-and-documents/statement-of-heritage-significance/

Climate change

Find out how we aim to help minimise the economic, social and environmental costs of climate change in the Bay.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/climate-change/

Roof plans

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

Sections and levels

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

Torbay Council self/custom build pro-forma

Complete the Torbay Council self/custom build pro-forma
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/apply-for-planning-permission/make-your-plans-and-documents/torbay-council-selfcustom-build-pro-forma/

Block plans

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

Floor plans

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

Building control

Find out when you need building regulations approval, how to apply, determinations and appeals.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/building-control/

Local land charges

Find a road's status or learn about local land charge searches when buying or leasing property.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/local-land-charges/

Trees and Environment

Find out how we manage, maintain and conserve trees and woodlands in Torbay and how to apply to work on a tree.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/trees-and-environment/