Ladbrokes 1 Vaughan Parade Torquay TQ2 5EG

Registered P/2026/0111
Change of useSigns & adverts
Council
Torbay 1.6/10
Date received
9 Mar 2026
Date validated
9 Mar 2026
Postcode
TQ2 5EG

Description

Change of use from a former betting shop (sui generis) to a public house (sui generis) with changes to external signage.

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Historical activity at this location

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Nearby activity

2025 Refused
3 The Strand Torquay TQ1 2AA
Installation of 1 x illuminated fascia sign & 1 x non-illuminated projecting sign. (See a…
P/2025/0641
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
2022 Withdrawn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2022 Withdrawn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
The Green Ginger Fleet Walk Fleet Street Torquay TQ2 5DZ
Installation of Illuminated & Non-Illuminated signs to exterior.
P/2024/0839
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
2024 Approved
3 The Strand Torquay TQ1 2AA
Change of use of office space at first, second and third floor to 5 residential flats.
P/2024/0367
2024 Refused
3 The Strand Torquay TQ1 2AA
Change of use of vacated commercial office space from first floor and above to 7 new resi…
P/2024/0217
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
2024 Approved
Golden Palms 5 Cary Parade Torquay TQ2 5EX
Installation of roof mounted solar panels.
P/2024/0084
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
4 The Strand Torquay TQ1 2AB
Change of use of ancillary floors above former Bank to 6 Flats (description of works amen…
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Vaughans Wine Bar 3 Vaughan Parade Torquay TQ2 5EG
Installation of bifolding doors to replace existing single door and large fixed glazed wi…
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Replacement of shopfront with associated works and new replacement extract duct work to r…
P/2021/1105
2021 Approved
9 The Strand Torquay TQ1 2AA
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2021 Approved
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8 The Strand Torquay TQ1 2DE
Change of use of ground and upper floors from (A2) Bank to (A1) Retail and (B1) Office re…
P/2021/0794
2016 Approved
Lower Ground Floor, Winter Garden Fleet Street Torquay TQ2 5DZ
Change of use from A1 to A4 and A3
P/2016/0525
2016 Approved
Fleet Walk Fleet Street Torquay TQ2 5EA
New and replacement signage
P/2016/0197
2016 Approved
Lower Ground Floor Winter Garden Fleet Street Torquay TQ2 5DZ
Lower Ground Floor change of use from A1 to A5 & A3. Internal soft strip. Incorporate bi…
P/2016/0048
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
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P/2016/0129
Torbay
Planning Authority Score
1.6/10
Poor
#280 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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