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/

House extension design guide

. This document will help to ensure development is of the highest quality in line with National Planning Policy, Neighbourhood Plans and our Local Plan. Dormers and two storey extensions Reflect or respect the design and scale of the original dwelling
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/apply-for-planning-permission/house-extension-design-guide/

Tree Planting

Find out about our tree planting programme
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/trees-and-environment/tree-planting/

About us

Find out about the Building Control service in Torbay and how it can help you on your project.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/building-control/about-us/

Tree Preservation orders

Find out about Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) and trees in conservation areas.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/trees-and-environment/tree-preservation-orders/

Contaminated land

Find out how we deal with land that has been contaminated.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/asb-environment-and-nuisance/contaminated-land/

Brownfield Register

Find out about us piloting the Government's new Brownfield Register.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/policies/planning-policies/local-plan/brownfield-register/

Make a non-householder development enquiry

Find out how to get advice about whether you need, or will be likely get approval for your proposed development
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/get-pre-planning-advice/make-a-non-householder-development-enquiry/

Site inspections

Find out more about when Building Control will visit your building project
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/building-control/site-inspections/

Make a householder development enquiry

Find out how to get advice about whether you need, or will be likely get approval for your proposed development
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/get-pre-planning-advice/make-a-householder-development-enquiry/

Ash Dieback

@​swisco.co.uk 01803 701310 More in Planning and building control Get pre-planning advice Apply for planning permission Find planning applications Report unauthorised development Building control Local land
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/trees-and-environment/ash-dieback/

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/

Transparency and data

Details of the information which is freely available to view and be used by the public.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/information-and-data/transparency-and-data/

Dangerous Trees

Dangerous trees advice
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/trees-and-environment/dangerous-trees/

Tor Bay Harbour website - Towage guidelines

The Guidelines detail the minimum level of towage support applicable to each movement when towing a barge or vessel greater than 10 metres in length (or more than 8 tonnes) that does not have power.
https://www.tor-bay-harbour.co.uk/safety/towage-guidelines/

Housing Strategy evidence base 2023

Healthy homes, healthy lives
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/policies/community-safety/housing-strategy-evidence-base-2023/

Felling of Highway Trees

Find out felling of highway trees
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/trees-and-environment/felling-of-highway-trees/

Council Business Plan 2024/27

Investing in our future. Delivering the basics well.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/policies/corporate/council-business-plan/

Apply for an HMO licence

Make the most of your rental property.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/housing/hmo-landlords/apply-for-an-hmo-licence/

Budget overview

An overview of the Cabinet’s proposals for the Revenue and Capital Budgets for 2022/2023.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/finance/budget/budget-202223/budget-overview-202223/