3 The Strand Torquay TQ1 2AA

Pending P/2026/0287
Signs & adverts
Council
Torbay 1.6/10
Date received
13 May 2026
Date validated
13 May 2026
Postcode
TQ1 2AA

Description

Consent for illuminated fascia sign and illuminated projecting hanging sign (see adjoining application P/2026/0286).

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3 The Strand Torquay TQ1 2AA

Change of use of premises from Class E to a mixed use of Class E and hot food ta...

P/2026/0286 - 13 May 2026

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Installation of photovoltaic panels on garage. (See accompanying LB P/2026/0280)

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3 The Strand Torquay TQ1 2AA

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P/2026/0286 - 13 May 2026

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Historical activity at this location

28 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 Refused
Installation of 1 x illuminated fascia sign & 1 x non-illuminated projecting sign. (See a…
P/2025/0641
2024 Approved
Change of use of office space at first, second and third floor to 5 residential flats.
P/2024/0367
2024 Refused
Change of use of vacated commercial office space from first floor and above to 7 new resi…
P/2024/0217
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
58 The Terrace Torquay TQ1 1DE
Change of use from offices to 8 two-bedroom flats including internal alterations & single…
P/2025/0326
2025 Approved
58 The Terrace Torquay TQ1 1DE
Change of use from offices to 8 two-bedroom flats; including internal alterations & singl…
P/2025/0327
2025
Pavement Opp. 9 Strand Torquay TQ1 2AA
2 x digital 75" illuminated LCD display screens, one each side of Street Hub unit. (See a…
P/2025/0771
2025
Pavement Opp. 9 Strand Torquay TQ1 2AA
Installation of 1x BT Street Hub and the removal of associated BT phone kiosk. (See accom…
P/2025/0770
2025 Approved
The White House 42 - 44 The Terrace Torquay TQ1 1DE
Internal alterations to convert internal office space to form six apartments.
P/2025/0431
2025 Approved
The White House 42 - 44 The Terrace Torquay TQ1 1DE
Internal alterations to convert internal office space to form six apartments.
P/2025/0552
2022 Withdrawn
8 The Strand Torquay TQ1 2DE
Change of use from class use E (Commercial, Business and services) to Sui-Generis drinkin…
P/2022/0813
2022 Withdrawn
8 The Strand Torquay TQ1 2DE
Change of use from class use E (Commercial, Business and services) to Sui-Generis drinkin…
P/2022/0812
2024 Approved
38 - 40 The Terrace Torquay TQ1 1BN
Conversion of single dwelling house into three separate dwellings and associated works. (…
P/2024/0467
2024 Approved
38 - 40 The Terrace Torquay TQ1 1BN
Internal and external alterations to facilitate the conversion of building to form three…
P/2024/0468
2023 Approved
4 The Strand Torquay TQ1 2AB
Extension and alteration of three storey building to provide one additional storey to acc…
P/2023/1092
2023 Refused
48-50 The Terrace Torquay TQ1 1DD
Installation of passenger lift.
P/2023/0914
2023 Approved
1 Vaughan Parade Torquay TQ2 5EE
Construction and alteration of internal partitions. See adjoining application P/2023/0966.
P/2023/0967
2023 Approved
1 Vaughan Parade Torquay TQ2 5EE
Change of use from betting shop (Sui generis) to adult gaming centre (Sui generis). See a…
P/2023/0966
2023 Approved
38 - 40 The Terrace Torquay TQ1 1BN
Internal works to facilitate a change of use from former language school (Use Class F1) t…
P/2023/0531
2023 Approved
38 - 40 The Terrace Torquay TQ1 1BN
Change of use of former language school (Use Class F1) to form 1 residential dwelling (Us…
P/2023/0530
2023 Approved
4 The Strand Torquay TQ1 2AB
Alterations to existing Ground Floor Facade, providing a secondary entry door, replacing…
P/2023/0688
2022 Refused
8 The Strand Torquay TQ1 2DE
Installation of lit signage to front elevation with complimentary flag staffs.
P/2022/1131
2023 Approved
The White House 42 - 44 The Terrace Torquay TQ1 1DE
100mm flue through rear elevation to accommodate new boiler.
P/2023/0507
2022 Approved
48-50 The Terrace Torquay TQ1 1DD
Change of use from office (Use Class E) to residential (Use Class C3), internal alteratio…
P/2022/0896
2016 Refused
Vaughans Wine Bar 3 Vaughan Parade Torquay TQ2 5EG
Remote Cooler Equipment and Timber Housing
P/2016/0766
2016 Refused
Vaughans Wine Bar 3 Vaughan Parade Torquay TQ2 5EG
Remote Cooler Equipment and Timber Housing
P/2016/0954
2016 Approved
Mambos Night Club 7 The Strand Torquay TQ1 2AA
Alteration to ground floor shop front with new entrance to first floor, altered entrance…
P/2016/0501
2016 Approved
The Royal Bank Of Scotland Plc 8 The Strand Torquay TQ1 2DE
Various signage, 2 Illuminated and 2 non-illuminated
P/2016/0152
2016 Approved
The Royal Bank Of Scotland Plc 8 The Strand Torquay TQ1 2DE
Various signage, 2 Illuminated and 2 non-illuminated
P/2016/0129
Torbay
Planning Authority Score
1.6/10
Poor
#280 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Torbay is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #275 out of 292. 52% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (88%) than the national average (90%).

Among the slowest councils in England
for householder decisions
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Torbay decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #197 of 292
88%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #225 of 292
36%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #275 of 292
52%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #238 of 292
72%
Minor dwellings approved
54 decided (1-9 homes)
90%
Major dwellings approved
10 decided (10+ homes)
95%
Change of use approved
39 decided
533
Total decisions
77 refused in 2025
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings