Pavement and licences guidances

to top Additional information Further details on pavement licences, including how to apply, how to view applications and how to make a representation can be found on our pavement licence page. The Government have produced guidance on pavement licences . You can also view the Government's Business
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/business/licensing/pavement-licence/pavement-licences-guidance/

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/

Protecting our highway network

Find out how we work to protect our highway network
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/roads/roadworks/protecting-our-highway-network/

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/

Household Support Fund Policy

April 2023 to March 2024
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/policies/finance-policies/household-support-fund-policy/

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/

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/

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/

Gambling Statement of Principles 2022 - 2025

Our ‘Statement of Principles’ made under Section 349 of the Gambling Act 2005.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/policies/licensing-policies/gambling-statement-of-principles/gambling-statement-of-principles-2022-2025/

Lettings policy

Read our comprehensive lettings policy outlining tenant responsibilities, landlord obligations, and rental procedures
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/housing/i-am-a-council-tenant/policies-and-procedures/lettings-policy/

Register to vote

How to register to vote including postal voting and voting by proxy.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/voting-and-elections/register-to-vote/

Housing Strategy evidence base 2023

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

Become a Councillor

Learn more about how to become a Councillor
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/become-a-councillor

LGA Peer Review report

Adult Social Care Preparation for Assurance Peer Challenge
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/adult-social-care/lga-peer-challenge-2024/lga-peer-review-report/

Private Hire Vehicle Specifications and Conditions

Private Hire Vehicle Specifications and Conditions
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/business/licensing/taxis/taxi-policy-conditions-and-byelaws/private-hire-vehicle-specifications-and-conditions/

Decision-making process

Find out about the planning application process and how decisions are made.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/apply-for-planning-permission/how-the-planning-process-works/planning-decision-making/

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/

Timeline

Find out more about the timeline for applications.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/leisure-sports-and-community/lhgs/lhg-timeline/

Legal agreements

Legal obligations that you may be bound to with your planning permission
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/apply-for-planning-permission/how-the-planning-process-works/legal-agreements/

Primary application timetable

When to apply, dates for offers, appeals and waiting lists for a new reception school place for 2025.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/admissions/primary-application-timetable/