Torbay planning applications

• AT/2026/0248 Decided

  Holtye Stitchill Road Torquay TQ1 1PZ

  5 Day Notice T1 - Dead pollarded Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) Sectionally dismantle, fell and remove dead tree, leaving the cut stump at a finished height of approximately 1.0 metre abou ground level.

  Submitted 15 Sep 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0246 Awaiting decision

  Coniston Lodge Rowdens Road Torquay TQ2 5AZ

  Tree is Holm oak, see photos. Photo shows tree and then position in red dot to house Application is to thin the tree by 25 to 30 % (crown) and prune to clear overhead utility cables by 1 m . This work is required every couple of years to keep the tree healthy and so as not to interfere with cables to house.

  Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0245 Awaiting decision

  Flat 1 Kingsbridge Greenway Road Torquay TQ1 4NJ

  T001 - Mature Beech (Fagus sylvatica) Observations: Mature beech with a substantial fungal fruiting body present at the base of the stem, visually consistent with Ganoderma spp. Sounding of the lower stem with a sounding mallet produced a pronounced hollow response extending from the base to approximately 2 m above ground level on the road-facing side, indicating potentially significant internal dysfunction and decay within the lower main stem. The defect is located within the tree?s primary load-bearing region, where the main stem transfers crown loading into the root system. Decay or loss of sound wood in this area is therefore considered structurally significant. The full extent of internal decay and remaining residual wall thickness could not be quantified through ground-based inspection alone. The tree supports a large mature crown and is located immediately adjacent to a public highway, with pedestrians, moving and parked vehicles, and nearby residential properties within the potential failure zone. Recommendation: Dismantle T001 to near ground level. The recommendation is based on the presence of basal fungal decay, the pronounced hollow response extending approximately 2 m up the lower stem, and the location of the defect within the principal load-bearing region of the tree. These findings materially reduce confidence in the tree's long-term structural reliability. Although the tree provides significant local amenity value within the Conservation Area, this is considered outweighed by the extent and structural significance of the identified defects and the potential consequences of whole-tree or basal failure onto the adjacent highway and surrounding targets.

  Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0243 Awaiting decision

  Heanton Court Hunsdon Road Torquay TQ1 1QB

  Conservation area ref 1972.014 Tree Reference: T1 Magnolia. Proposed Work: Fell, dismantle, and completely remove. Justification Reasons: Proximity: The trunk is growing directly against the external wall of the two-storey house. Light Nuisance: The 5 metre tall and 3 metre canopy spread covers windows and severely restricts natural light. Structural Risk: The root system is right up against the property foundations, creating an immediate concern for structural damage. 10/09/26 Amendment to address further information required. The tree is believed to be no older than 40 years old and therefore not subject to any constraints of the 1972 Tree preservation order. There is no evidence of any previous pruning that may have effected the size of the trunk or rate of growth and no previous applications for work to be carried out on the tree on the planning system.

  Submitted 8 Sep 2026 Trees
• P/2026/0566 Awaiting decision

  10 Lytes Road Brixham TQ5 9SN

  Construction of single storey side extension to provide garage/store.

  Submitted 8 Sep 2026 Householder
• AT/2026/0242 Granted

  Upton Manor Orchard Upton Manor Road Brixham TQ5 9RB

  5 Day Notice Removal of large dead Spruce tree Removal of dead Cherry tree See Photos

  Submitted 8 Sep 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0244 Awaiting decision

  Lanark Lodge Woodend Road Torquay TQ1 2PZ

  All cuts to follow BS3998 T1- 40ft lime tree to be pollarded to original points at around 28ft T2- 30ft lime tree to be pollarded to original points at around 18ft Tree to be climbed and all brash to be lowered

  Submitted 8 Sep 2026 Trees
• P/2026/0561 Awaiting decision

  18 Greenway Road Brixham TQ5 0LR

  Certificate of Lawfulness for formation of rear extension, alterations to windows and doors, updated entrance and patio areas, installation of solar PV panels and green roof, and associated works.

  Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• AT/2026/0241 Awaiting decision

  Lower Ground Floor Flat Lisburne House Lower Woodfield Road Torquay TQ1 2JY

  T1 - Sycamore: The tree has a narrow fork with included bark between the main stems. Branches within the crown show bark stripping consistent with squirrel damage, leaving areas of exposed wood. Deadwood is also lodged within the crown. Felling is proposed due to concerns about the structural condition of the main fork and damaged branches, taking into account the tree's position beside the garden access steps and the potential consequences of falling material for people using this area. The tree is not visible from public viewpoints. T2 - Sycamore: The tree occupies a restricted rooting area adjacent to the wall. Its size and position raise concerns about its anchorage and the potential for whole-tree overturning. Failure of the root plate could displace the adjoining masonry and potentially cause the wall to collapse. Felling is proposed to address these concerns. The tree is not visible from public viewpoints. A Tree Preservation Order was made in 1973. The current dimensions of T1 and T2 suggest they became established after that date; these trees proposed for felling can be considered under a Section 211 conservation-area notification.

  Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0239 Awaiting decision

  Aveland Court Aveland Road Torquay TQ1 3PT

  Consent was granted under application reference AT/2023/0123; however, the approved tree works were not undertaken. A new application is therefore being submitted. T1 ? Lime: Pollard to the specified height to manage the risk associated with extensive decay and hollowing within the lower stem. Mallet sounding indicates that the hollow extends approximately 750 mm above the uppermost visible cavity. T2 ? Western red cedar: Fell to ground level due to its poor physiological and structural condition following historically inappropriate and excessively severe pruning. The previous pruning does not accord with current good arboricultural practice as set out in BS 3998:2010 and has left the tree with limited potential for satisfactory long-term retention. The tree has limited visibility from public vantage points, and its removal would therefore have little effect on the area's wider visual amenity. T3 ? Oak: Reduce the crown to suitable growth points near the former pollard points, retaining adequate live growth wherever practicable. The work is required to reduce crown dimensions and associated mechanical loading because the tree occupies a confined position immediately adjacent to a boundary wall. The crown is markedly asymmetrical due to suppression and shading from taller neighbouring trees.

  Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0240 Awaiting decision

  Street Record Cypress Close Torquay

  T1 - Maple: Re-pollard by removing the regrowth back to the established pollard points, as indicated in red on the accompanying photograph. Retain the existing pollard knuckles and avoid cutting into the main stem or below the established pollard points. T2 - Maple: Crown reduce by up to 2 metres in height and lateral spread due to the tree's declining physiological condition and associated crown dieback. Prune back to suitable live lateral growth points, removing deadwood and retaining a balanced crown with adequate live foliage wherever practicable. The works are intended to reduce mechanical loading while retaining the tree and shall be undertaken in accordance with BS 3998:2010.

  Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0238 Awaiting decision

  Shorton Cottage 47 Shorton Road Paignton TQ3 1RF

  A ash fell B cherry - remove ground laying boughs x 2 C western cedar - remove ground based bough D- Hazel - dead - fell.

  Submitted 4 Sep 2026 Trees
• P/2026/0555 Awaiting decision

  Torre Abbey The Kings Drive Torquay TQ2 5JE

  Repair of West Range roof and chapel interior, tower roof repair, strengthen store room floor and small scale patch repairs in ancillary areas to specified lime-plastered walls.

  Submitted 4 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• V/2026/0002 Awaiting decision

  Land At Preston Down Road Paignton

  Variation of Section 106 Agreement relating to application P/2022/0820: Construction of 101 dwellings including a mix of 1,2,3 and 4 bedroom homes (30 affordable) together with new means of access, landscaping, public open space, play area and associated works on two fields north and south of Preston Down Road. [Revised plans received 30 November 2022]. Variation sought: Adjustment of rented tenure split within 30% affordable housing designation. Amendments to off-site financial contributions. Retain educational needs financial contributions. Reductions to nr6 other financial contributions. Rebase on inflationary items.

  Submitted 3 Sep 2026 Conditions
• V/2026/0001 Awaiting decision

  Land At Preston Down Road Paignton

  Variation of Section 106 Agreement relating to application P/2026/0023: Variation of conditions in relation to P/2022/0820 (Construction of 101 dwellings including a mix of 1,2,3 and 4 bedroom homes (30 affordable) together with new means of access, landscaping, public open space, play area and associated works on two fields north and south of Preston Down Road. [Revised plans received 30 November 2022]): Condition P1 - Approved Plans, 03 - Flood Risk and Drainage Assessment, 04 - Finish Floor Levels, Datum Levels, 24 - Hard and Soft Landscaping & 33 - Low Carbon Development. Variation sought: Vary plans and conditions as part of a house-type swap. Variation sought: Adjustment of rented tenure split within 30% affordable housing designation. Amendments to off-site financial contributions. Retain educational needs financial contributions. Reductions to nr6 other financial contributions. Rebase on inflationary items.

  Submitted 3 Sep 2026 Conditions
• P/2026/0552 Awaiting decision

  Stuart House Ilsham Marine Drive Torquay TQ1 2HT

  Variation of condition in relation to P/2022/0381 (Formation of garden room at rear.): Condition P1 - (approved plans). Variation sought: design development.

  Submitted 3 Sep 2026 Amendments
• AT/2026/0236 Decided

  Briary Towers 42 Vicarage Road Torquay TQ2 6HX

  Fell dead conifer

  Submitted 3 Sep 2026 Trees
• P/2026/0551 Decided

  Land Adjacent To 10 Mead Road Torquay TQ2 6TE

  Installation of 9m light wooden pole.

  Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Telecoms
• AT/2026/0235 Awaiting decision

  2 Ben Venue Close Torquay TQ1 1RX

  T001 - Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum): Reduce the crown by up to 2 m in height and up to 2 m radially, to leave an approximate post-work crown radius of 5.5 m and an approximate overall crown spread of 11 m. Retain a balanced crown form and undertake all pruning to suitable growth points in accordance with BS 3998:2010. T002 - Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus): Reduce the crown height by up to 2 m, retaining the existing approximate radial crown spread of 7 m and approximate overall crown spread of 14 m. Minor lateral balancing cuts may be undertaken only where necessary to achieve a balanced and proportionate crown form. Undertake all pruning to suitable growth points in accordance with BS 3998:2010. The works are being undertaken as part of informed, proportionate crown management in line with the survey recommendations to manage canopies that have been previously reduced. Details contained within the attached schedules and report.

  Submitted 1 Sep 2026 Trees
• P/2026/0548 Decided

  107 New Road Brixham TQ5 8BY

  Installation of fixed line broadband apparatus.

  Submitted 1 Sep 2026 Telecoms
• P/2026/0546 Awaiting decision

  42 Wheatlands Road Paignton TQ4 5HU

  Non-Material Amendment to P/2025/0077. Amendment sought: Redesign of scheme to include replacement of LGF extension with timber framed pergola, alteration in the size of rear GF extension, retention of rear bay window, change to balustrading and screening, changes to windows and doors, material changes.

  Submitted 28 Aug 2026 Amendments
• AT/2026/0234 Awaiting decision

  12 Mena Park Close Paignton TQ4 7TA

  T1 Leyland cypress T2 Spruce We would like to fell both these trees, the spruce is cladded in ivy and poor form. The Leyland Cypress is again of poor form and completely over powering this garden. To replace these with Beech trees would make sense.

  Submitted 28 Aug 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0233 Awaiting decision

  South Ridge Middle Lincombe Road Torquay TQ1 2NE

  T1 - cedar. Reduce the lateral spread/end-loading on 3 x low limbs on the west side of the tree by 2.5m, from 9.5m to 7m.

  Submitted 28 Aug 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0232 Awaiting decision

  Briary Mews Lower Erith Road Torquay TQ1 2PR

  T1 Mature Oak - Crown raise by approximately 2-3 meters, to achieve suitable clearance from understory parking area.

  Submitted 27 Aug 2026 Trees
• P/2026/0539 Awaiting decision

  Disraelis House 50 Braddons Hill Road East Torquay TQ1 1HE

  Replacement of 5 x second-floor sash windows with 5 x double glazed sash windows.

  Submitted 26 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• P/2026/0540 Decided

  Land Adjacent To 18 Belfield Road Paignton TQ3 3UZ

  Installation of 12m light wooded pole.

  Submitted 26 Aug 2026 Telecoms
• P/2026/0541 Decided

  Land Adjacent To St Boniface House Belfield Road Paignton TQ3 3UZ

  Installation of 12m light wooded pole.

  Submitted 26 Aug 2026 Telecoms
• AT/2026/0231 Awaiting decision

  Kismet Castle Gardens Castle Road Torquay TQ1 3BQ

  T1 - Dead tree in the rear garden, species unknown. The tree is located in the garden of KISMET, close to the boundary with the neighbouring property. It is the dead tree shown in the attached photographs. Proposed works: Fell/remove T1 to ground level. Reason for works: The tree appears to be dead and is close to the neighbouring property/boundary. Removal is proposed because of concern that the tree may collapse and cause property damage or a safety risk.

  Submitted 25 Aug 2026 Trees
• P/2026/0535 Awaiting decision

  38 Nelson Road Brixham TQ5 8BH

  Formation of single-storey side (NW) extension.

  Submitted 24 Aug 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0532 Awaiting decision

  41 Totnes Road Paignton TQ4 5LA

  Change of use from ambulance offices (use class E) to residential institution as adult respite centre (use class C2) to include construction of single storey extension to rear and associated works.

  Submitted 24 Aug 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0530 Awaiting decision

  Marsh Toyota 59 Totnes Road Paignton TQ3 3RE

  Illuminated and non-illuminated signage, including 1 x pylon sign, 2 x fascia signs & 1 x welcome sign.

  Submitted 21 Aug 2026 Advertising
• AT/2026/0228 Awaiting decision

  Flat 1 Roundham House 22 Belle Vue Road Paignton TQ4 6ER

  T009 - Mixed broadleaf group: Crown lift the highway-facing canopy to achieve 5.2 metres vertical clearance above the public highway. The group principally comprises beech, sycamore and common lime, with bay and cherry laurel beneath. The low canopy and leaning understorey stems are obstructing highway clearance and show evidence of previous vehicle strikes. The work is required to resolve existing vehicle conflicts and provide safe, sustainable clearance. Pruning will be limited to the minimum necessary, retain the trees' natural form and leave no avoidable large wounds. All operations will comply with BS 3998:2010 -Tree Work: Recommendations, subject to checks for nesting birds, bats and other protected species. Planning note: The survey identifies TPO reference 1974.014, but states that T001 and T009 appear not to be included within that TPO. The whole site is within the Roundham and Paignton Harbour Conservation Area, so the council should confirm whether this should be submitted as a TPO application or a Section 211 conservation-area notice.

  Submitted 20 Aug 2026 Trees
• P/2026/0529 Awaiting decision

  Laurel Lodge Ridge Road Torquay TQ1 4TD

  Demolition of conservatory, rear single storey extension, two storey side extension to form annexe, enlargement of first floor rear dormer extension, front porch, elevated terrace decking to the rear, erection of carport, shed and associated works (retrospective).

  Submitted 20 Aug 2026 Householder
• AT/2026/0226 Awaiting decision

  Villa St Christopher Hesketh Road Torquay TQ1 2LN

  T1 ? Horse Chestnut: Fell to ground level. The tree is growing directly on top of a loose, failing stone wall, with roots displacing the structure and voids forming beneath the root plate. The wall no longer provides stable support, and the tree stands on a slope where any failure would directly target the adjacent house and garden. The tree is far younger than the established 1973 Tree Preservation Order and does not form part of the original protected stock. Removal is a proportionate risk-based intervention to prevent further structural displacement and foreseeable harm to property. T2 ? Oak: Repollard to previous pollard points. The tree is an established pollard requiring cyclical management to maintain structural stability. A bracket fungus of the genus Ganoderma is present on the stem, indicating internal decay. Repollarding will reduce lever-arm length and end-weight, mitigating risk while retaining the existing pollard framework. All cuts will be made back to existing knuckles in accordance with BS3998:2010.

  Submitted 20 Aug 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0230 Awaiting decision

  9 Marlborough Avenue Torquay TQ1 1TT

  T1 Yew is highly tolerant of pruning, responds well to cyclical management, and retains good vitality and crown density after reduction. A modest 1.5?m crown reduction on a 5-year cycle is therefore proportionate, sustainable, and appropriate for the long-term management of this tree in its constrained position. The tree exhibits a pronounced downslope lean, damaging the garden steps and increasing the risk of progressive deformation and further structural impact on them. A light cyclical reduction will reduce end-weight, limit further displacement, and maintain the tree in a safe and suitable condition. T2 Pine selective reduction of the lowest-order branch by approximately 3?m to reduce end-weight and manage encroachment towards neighbouring houses and gardens. No alteration to the main crown structure. The tree displays a significant downslope lean, with the lower crown targeting neighbouring houses and gardens. The lowest-order branch carries disproportionate end-weight on the tension side of the lean, increasing the risk of progressive deformation and conflict with adjacent properties. A targeted 3?m reduction of this limb will reduce loading, limit further displacement, and maintain safe clearance. The proposed work is therefore proportionate, sustainable, and appropriate for the long-term management of the tree in its constrained position.

  Submitted 20 Aug 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0227 Awaiting decision

  Lynway Court St Marychurch Road Torquay TQ1 3JP

  T003 ? Mature lime: Pollard to the main crown break, retaining the main stem and permanent primary scaffold framework. Thereafter manage as a cyclical pollard, with re-pollarding anticipated approximately every seven years. The works are requested following a ground-based assessment and subsequent climbing inspection. The aerial inspection identified multiple cavities within load-bearing primary branches supporting substantial upright stems. Three cavities were reported to extend beyond the diameter of the affected branch when investigated using an eight-inch probe. Further cavities and significant historic pruning wounds with associated decay were also recorded. The affected crown is exposed to wind and overhangs St Marychurch Road, the unsheltered Hatfield Cross bus stop and parts of Lynway Court. The inspecting arborist considered ordinary crown reduction but concluded that it would not sufficiently address the defects distributed through the primary crown. Pollarding is therefore proposed as a tree-retention and risk-management measure, rather than removal. T004 ? Mature lime: Crown reduce from approximately 30 metres to 28 metres in height and reduce radial spread from approximately 9 metres to 7.5 metres. Retain a natural flowing canopy outline and prune to suitable growth points. The T004 works are limited to crown reduction; pollarding is not proposed for this tree. T004 has previously been crown reduced and has responded with approximately 1?1.5 metres of regrowth. The proposed reduction continues this established management approach while retaining the tree?s overall form and amenity contribution. Both trees will be retained. All works will be undertaken by a competent and appropriately insured arboricultural contractor in accordance with the approved specification and BS 3998:2010, subject to appropriate ecological and highway-safety controls.

  Submitted 20 Aug 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0225 Awaiting decision

  Craig Ilsham Marine Drive Torquay TQ1 2HT

  Fell T6 Pine, 80% of the crown is dead, with very little live foliage remaining. The tree is in terminal decline and directly threatens both houses and gardens to the south, creating an unacceptable risk. Removal is required to restore a proportionate level of safety. Replacement planting: One replacement tree of the same species will be planted within the garden, providing long-term amenity at an appropriate scale. T5 Pine ? Remove only the lowest-order branches, as shown in the photographs. These are small-diameter, phototropic limbs below the main crown structure. All cuts will comply with BS 3998:2010, with the final cut diameter not exceeding one third of the parent branch or stem. This minor work maintains natural form and improves clearance and light without altering the crown. T1 Pine ? Remove only the lowest-order phototropic branches. These are small, low-value limbs whose removal is minor and does not affect crown structure. All cuts will follow BS 3998:2010, with the final cut diameter not exceeding one third of the parent branch or stem. This improves balance and light while preserving the crown.

  Submitted 20 Aug 2026 Trees
• P/2026/0531 Decided

  Land Adjacent To 86 Longstone Road Paignton TQ4 7HN

  Installation of 8m light wooden pole.

  Submitted 20 Aug 2026 Telecoms
• AT/2026/0229 Awaiting decision

  Anchor Stone Watcombe Heights Road Torquay TQ1 4SG

  T1, T2 and T3 Ash: Fell to near-ground level without stump grinding, as this would risk damaging the roots of neighbouring trees within the G1. The trees show symptoms consistent with Ash Dieback (Hymenoscyphus fraxineus), including crown thinning, deadwood, and progressive structural decline. Several stems are heavily entangled with neighbouring trees, causing ongoing bark damage and creating points of infection and decay. The interlocking crowns prevent normal movement, increase mechanical stress, and raise the likelihood of partial or whole-tree failure within falling distance of the property boundary and adjacent structures. Given the combination of ADB infection, mechanical stress from entanglement, and progressive bark damage, removal is the proportionate measure to manage foreseeable risk in accordance with NTSG principles. Replacement planting is proposed as follows: Two native, small-to-medium trees will be planted within the garden boundary ? Field Maple (Acer campestre) and Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) ? each supplied in 10?12?L containers at a height of 1.5?1.75?m. Trees will be positioned to avoid conflict with buildings and the retained woodland canopy, staked and guarded, and maintained for a minimum of three years to ensure establishment.

  Submitted 20 Aug 2026 Trees
• P/2026/0526 Awaiting decision

  Oxen Cove Brixham

  Demolition of existing buildings, removal of public car park, construction of 2no. shellfish and fish processing buildings (Use Class B2) which include associated ancillary workspaces, public realm works, seawater inlet and outlet facilities, related infrastructure and associated works.

  Submitted 19 Aug 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0524 Awaiting decision

  119 Primley Park Paignton TQ3 3JX

  Variation of condition in relation to P/2021/0190 (Extension which includes raising the ridge height to provide first floor accommodation, a porch, a side extension and rear extension, along with the erection of detached domestic garage.): Condition P1 - (approved plans). Variation sought: enlargement of proposed garage and enlargement of roof cover over first floor balcony (retrospective).

  Submitted 19 Aug 2026 Amendments
• P/2026/0522 Awaiting decision

  31 Abbey Road Torquay TQ2 5NQ

  Alterations to replace roof with flat roof, general refurbishment and internal alterations. See adjoining application P/2026/0521.

  Submitted 18 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• P/2026/0521 Awaiting decision

  31 Abbey Road Torquay TQ2 5NQ

  Alterations to replace roof with flat roof, general refurbishment and internal alterations. See adjoining application P/2026/0522.

  Submitted 18 Aug 2026 Full applications
• AT/2026/0220 Awaiting decision

  Babbacombe Cliff Beach Road Torquay TQ1 3LY

  T004 Holm oak - Previous stem failure at 1m with decay established in remaining stems however appears relatively confined at present; smaller stem weighted towards low use seating area, failure of which considered for risk assessment - Reduce crown height by approx 3m to leave the tree at 15m. T006 Holm oak - Boundary tree; query re: ownership; form indicates history of crown management for clearance etc; adjacent timber framed building within dripline; 1x stem with heavy lean bias towards client property; history of development in close proximity indicates likely root damage; sub-optimal crown density for species and age; stereum species of fungus noted on 1x primary, east aspect - Reduce crown over adjacent property by 3m in lateral spread

  Submitted 18 Aug 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0222 Granted

  The Meadow Sleepy Lane Paignton TQ3 1RJ

  5 Day Notice G1 Group of dead cherry trees T1 Dead Requesting to feel and replant these trees under a 5 day order due to showing no signs of life this summer. Trees are at risk of damaging property and targeting residential access and property.

  Submitted 18 Aug 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0221 Granted

  Land Side Of 68 West Pafford Avenue Torquay TQ2 8BY

  5 Day Notice - Fell - Dead Tilia Europea

  Submitted 18 Aug 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0223 Awaiting decision

  Eagle Rock Watcombe Heights Road Torquay TQ1 4SG

  T1 - Sycamore: Crown lift by removing the lowest branches to give a clearance of approximately 3.5 metres above ground level pruning secondary branch growth only. These works are to clear shed roof and allow access for mower/ maintenance etc under canopy.

  Submitted 18 Aug 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0218 Awaiting decision

  Graylings Bascombe Road Brixham TQ5 0JX

  Tree ID: T1 - Beech (Copper Beech) as identified under the Modified Schedule of TPO 2025.005. Proposed Work: Sectional dismantle to ground level and reinstate 1x Ginkgo biloba standard at the southern end of the grounds as indicated on the attached sketch plan. Reasons for Work: Incompatible Spatial Relationship & Mutually Agreed Pruning Failure: The main stem of this 50ft tree stands within a critical 1.2 metres of the residential property, overhanging the building ridge line by 6-7 metres. In Case AT/2026/0070 (Page 2-3, Sec 8, 11), the Council's Tree Officer explicitly ruled that the pruning works required to achieve safe, long-term structural clearance from the roof would remove over 30% of the leaf-bearing volume, risk fatal 'sun scorch damage' to this thin-barked species, and invite decay. Because the physical proximity to the house is absolute, and the council formally agrees that the pruning required to clear the building is physiologically destructive to the asset, long-term retention under BS 3998 is entirely unviable. Arithmetic Defect in Standalone Amenity Scoring (True Score: 14):The TPO was confirmed subject to modifications on 12th December 2025, legally isolating the Beech tree as 'T1'. The collective evaluation score was benchmarked at the absolute minimum threshold of 15 for each property, but inflated by artificially combining data across two properties where the protected trees on each site are situated some 200 feet apart. In the confirmation report (Page 3), the council explicitly accepted the applicant's formal objection regarding local tree density and issued a 1-point reduction (-1) to the category score. Because the modified order must protect T1 on its standalone merits, its true standalone arithmetic score is 14. Torbay Council's local framework dictates a minimum score of 15 to justify a TPO. T1 falls below the threshold and its ongoing retention is procedurally unjustified. Minimal Public Landscape Contribution: Situated ......

  Submitted 17 Aug 2026 Trees
• P/2026/0516 Awaiting decision

  Land Adjacent To Brixham Hospital Penn Lane Brixham

  Outline planning application for the erection of a residential development comprising up to 14 apartments for social rent, with all matters reserved except for access from Penn Lane.

  Submitted 17 Aug 2026 Outline
• AT/2026/0219 Awaiting decision

  Earlham 41 Trumlands Road Torquay TQ1 4RN

  T1 Eucalyptus - Dismantle and fell due to oversize in location, poor union and heavy limbs hanging over properties, excessive shading. Recommend replanting more manageable native species.

  Submitted 17 Aug 2026 Trees

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