Planning applications in Torbay, July 2021

Grove House Ilsham Marine Drive Torquay TQ1 2PN

Sycamore - Crown reduction by 4 metres and reshaping 2 Conifers - Crown reduction by 3 metres and reshaping 2 Ash trees - Crown reduction and reshaping, one by 3.5 metres and the other by 4.5 metres Annual pruning and shaping to follow

Roebuck House Offices Abbey Road Torquay TQ2 5NH

Change of use from offices to residential development (C3).

64 Barcombe Heights Paignton TQ3 1PT

Removal of broken/split branch overhanging the road (Barcombe Heights) to height of approx 4 m covering 50% of the road

329 Babbacombe Road Torquay TQ1 3TB

Dawn Cyprus- Felling due to danger to houses, road and parking area. The tree is dead and moving in the wind,

Cockington Court Cockington Lane Torquay TQ2 6XA

Upgrade of existing fire alarm system, to include installation of new ceiling mounted detectors, wall mounted manual call points and new cabling.

Meadville Meadfoot Sea Road Torquay TQ1 2LQ

5 DAY NOTICE - A co dominate stem Monterey pine has failed onto the roof of a 3 storey block of flats and is balanced between the failed union and the roof. Please see photo attached. Intend to remove failed stems Monday Morning with crane on-site.

46 Youngs Park Road Paignton TQ4 6BU

Formation of driveway and raised decking.

Fairlight House 49 Trumlands Road Torquay TQ1 4RB

T1 Fell Horse Chestnut

93 Clifton Road Paignton TQ3 3LD

Single storey extension to side & rear. Formation of decking to rear. And revised parking layout.

96 Drew Street Brixham TQ5 9JY

We plan to crown reduce willow tree in rear garden by approx 1.5/ 2m and remove struggling cherry underneath

25 Studley Road Torquay TQ1 3JN

T1 Aspen TPO ref 2002.21. Approx height of 20m. This tree is situated on the grounds of The Pines, St Marychurch road but grows over 2-3 properties on Studley road. Applying for permission to reduce the tree by 3-4 meters back to growth points to lighten the weight on the lateral limbs and remove the sail. The tree is situated about 2-3 meters from a old retaining wall in the garden of 23 Studley road with a drop of 8ft. The tree has been worked on several times in the past.

Ashfield Gables Ashfield Road Torquay TQ2 6HE

Proposed new window; external wall and roof section to existing ensuite shower room; new external door to garage; new external gate to rear terrace.

37 Whidborne Avenue Torquay TQ1 2PG

Pine (T963) - Selectively reduce back extending and over-extending lateral branches on the southern aspect of the upper canopy (See annotated photograph). Reason(s): The tree is a mature twin stemmed specimen with an acute compression union at the base up to approx 2m. The remedial works will reduce the risk of potential catastrophic failure.

14 Colwyn Court Asheldon Road Torquay TQ1 2QT

Replace existing polycarbonate conservatory roof with a light weight tile system.

20 Curledge Street Paignton TQ4 5BA

T003: Lime - Fell due to extensive decay and location.

34 Trumlands Road Torquay TQ1 4RN

Formation of porch. Conversion of garage to bedroom. Replacement of rear conservatory with kitchen extension.

Flat 8 Meadwood St Marks Road Torquay TQ1 2EH

T1- A mixed variety of trees forming a hedge. Trees included - Holm Oak, Laruel, buddleia and bay. To be trimmed back off of garage roof approximately by 3ft in places. T2: Willow tree - Crown lift up to 7ft. To provide space to cut lawn and allow light to get through. T3: Mimosa crownlift 5m over private road. To Allow access for larger vehicles. T4: Magnolia grandaflora - crown lift 1m off ground. To Allow lawn to be cut.

18A Middle Street Brixham TQ5 8ER

We plan to remove a small eucalyptus tree at the above address.

Flat 1 Maxstoke Court Middle Warberry Road Torquay TQ1 1RP

Trees 272-278. Reduce height of the group of Turkey Oak by approx. 3m, by drop crotching, ensuring a balanced shape to the groups canopy is retained. All works to conform to BS3998.

22 Bradley Park Road Torquay TQ1 4RD

Two storey side extension. Loft conversion and raise ridge to form larger kitchen, 2 extra bedrooms & 2 ensuites.

The Mission House Cary Castle Drive Torquay TQ1 4QZ

Installation of rooflights & internal alterations at first floor level. Installation of French doors to replace existing windows to South West elevation.

122 - 126 Union Street Torquay TQ2 5QB

Replacement of roof top plant with safety barrier and external light fitting above existing doors.

Guest House 7 Tor Hill Road Torquay TQ2 5RN

Change of Use from Guest House to single dwelling.

Flat 4 26 Ilsham Road Torquay TQ1 2JQ

Oak (T1) - Crown thinning by 20% to reduce the foliage from overhanging the drive and main road immediately outside property. This foliage when it drops can cause the drive to become extremely slippery in the autumn/winter. The branches hang very low over the main road. Pine (T2) Pine (T3) Pine (T4) - Crown thinning by 25% to perform general maintenance, improve light into the garden and to reduce the amount of foliage overhanging the driveway which makes the driveway extremely slippery.

6 Oxlea Close Torquay TQ1 2HB

Formation of new raised patio to front.

Babbacombe Cliff Beach Road Torquay TQ1 3LY

T1 - Removal of Monterey Cyprus to ground level T2 - Removal of Ash to ground level T3 - Pollard stems of Holm Oak that have not previously been pruned T4 - Remove deadwood to Sycamore T5 - Sever ivy to Beech tree T6 - Remove Ash tree to ground level

29 Linacre Road Torquay TQ2 8LG

Formation of larger kitchen by single-storey extension to front.

Orchard House Rousdown Road Torquay TQ2 6PD

Repeated prune of overhanging branches back to original points

Torquay Station Rathmore Road Torquay TQ2 6NU

Crown lift all trees (various species) adjacent station car park, station associated pedestrian walkways and vehicle access to 3m from ground level to enable safe access for users by removing encroaching branches within parking bays/walkways/access. Crown lifting will only be required on the aspect of the tree that is directly adjacent the car park/walkway/access.

Torre Station Newton Road Torquay TQ2 5EU

Crown lift all trees (various species) adjacent station associated pedestrian walkways and access to 3m from ground level to enable safe access for users by removing encroaching branches within walkways/access. Crown lifting will only be required on the aspect of the tree that is directly adjacent the car park/walkway/access. Where branches over extend into platform areas raised walkways (e.g. footbridge) the reduction of branches may be required, by pruning branches back by 1-2m in length to maintain clear access.

Rialto Higher Erith Road Torquay TQ1 2NQ

- Tree species: Holm Oak - The number used on the sketch plan): N/A, Only one tree in question. - A description of the proposed works: We propose to pollard the Holm Oak to its previous pollard points. - Reasons for the work: The Holm oak is encroaching onto the driveway, a limb has blown out with the high winds we had over the winter months and the retaining wall is being pushed as the Holm Oak is getting too big for the area. - Where trees are being felled: The pollard limbs will be lowered onto the private drive. - Proposals for planting replacement trees (including quantity, species, position and size) or reasons for not wanting to replant: N/A the tree will remain.

74 Leeward Lane Torquay TQ2 7GB

Extension above existing garage to form 4th bedroom and ensuite.

Park Hill Daddyhole Road Torquay TQ1 2ED

T1 Ash (with fungal fruiting bodies on secondary stem, early signs of dieback) to have branches overhanging Sea Haze shortened back to boundary line focusing on target pruning points. G1 Sycamore (group) to have branches overhanging Sea Haze shortened back to boundary line focusing on target pruning points.

23 Ash Hill Road Torquay TQ1 3JB

Formation of single storey extension to rear & installation of timber gate to existing vehicular access.

Kinbrae Middle Warberry Road Torquay TQ1 1RN

Extension to single storey store to form double storey extension. Alterations to form ground floor store and garden room. First floor to form ensuite.

8 Broadpark Road Torquay TQ2 6TB

Non Material Amendment to P/2020/0220: Amendment for additional rooflights & alterations to window at North East elevation from obscured glazing to clear glazing.

112 St Edmunds Road Torquay TQ1 3PX

Demolition of existing single storey rear extension to form new single storey rear extension and raised decking.

23 Charmouth Close Torquay TQ1 3UD

Formation of single storey extension to side.

63 Dolphin Crescent Paignton TQ3 1JZ

T1- sycamore- pollard to 15ft to enhance the woodland setting in all areas of the garden. There are many trees in this area of woodland and therefore the pollarding this tree will allow the woodland setting to be seen from the upper part of the garden. The tree is also encroaching towards the house so this is a suitable management option. T2- oak- reduce lateral and horizontal limbs by up to 2 meters completed to BS 3998 to allow more light into the property's and stop the build up of debris on decking areas causing them to become slippery and dangerous when wet. This will also give a better shape to the tree as historical pruning has caused the tree to have longer limbs on one side.

Cuthbert Mayne Comprehensive School Trumlands Road Torquay TQ1 4RN

G2 - Ash - Section fell to ground level - infected with Ash dieback and a structural defect of an acute bark included union

Park Hill Daddyhole Road Torquay TQ1 2ED

We would like to remove these trees x2 Leyland Cypress as part of the ongoing improvements to the garden and the site arboricultural resource these trees have limited value for screening due to loss of lower canopy they are non-native and not in keeping with the character and the immediate landscape. While these are tall trees there long-term position is not sustainable due to the surrounding special constraints.

Unit 3 Torbay Trading Estate New Road Brixham TQ5 8NF

All the below works are for safety reasons T1 & T2 Ash - fell T125 Cherry - fell T126 Sycamore - fell T127 Ash - fell T128 Sycamore - Crown reduce by 4m to leave a tree with a height of 8m. Obtain a cyclical permission to re-prune to 8 metres when regrowth extends to 3m. T129 Sycamore - Crown reduce by 4m to leave a tree a tree of a height of 9m. Obtain a cyclical permission to re-prune to 9m when the regrowth extends to 3m T130 Sycamore - Reshape crown of Sycamore by undertaking a reduction by 4m. Obtain a cyclical permission to reprune to 9m when regrowth extends to 3m. Ash 3m to east up escarpment, hanging in crown of T130 - fell T131 Sycamore - Crown reduce by 4m to leave a tree a tree of a height of 10m. Obtain a cyclical permission to re-prune to 10m when the regrowth extends to 3m

444 Babbacombe Road Torquay TQ1 1HW

The Holm Oak in my garden excessively shades the morning sun and is higher than the adjacent hedge. The oak has no amenity value. I would like to have it pruned to achieve a consistent boundary hedge and lessen shading, which will help my garden thrive. I hope the photograph showig the lower (ideal) hedge height is helpful

Washington House Watcombe Beach Road Torquay TQ1 4SH

T140 Fagus sylvatica fell - safety reasons Reduce Lime tree next to T140 by 3m in height and reshape crown as necessary. T142 Cypress fell - safety reasons T143 Fagus sylvatica fell - safety reasons

135 Grenville Avenue Torquay TQ2 6DW

Extension to existing dropped kerbs & pavement crossovers.

126 Newton Road Torquay TQ2 7AD

Construction of single storey under cover vehicle preparation area.

Beech House Upper Braddons Hill Road Torquay TQ1 1QE

T1 - Cherry - Fell to replace with between 15-20 broadleaf hedgerow trees to create privacy from garden to flats G1 - Bay - Trim front face, retain height G2 - Bay - Coppice small section of bay to create viewing window of the sea plus allowing more manageable regrowth G3 - Bay - Trim front face, retain height

62 South Furzeham Road Brixham TQ5 8JD

We plan to remove this medium sized ash tree, it's suffering with ash dieback

29 Northleat Avenue Paignton TQ3 3UG

Formation of 2 storey extension to side & rear.

The Pines 7 Daddyhole Road Torquay TQ1 2ED

Rear garden T1 & T2 - Holm Oaks x 2 (12 metres tall) overhanging neighbouring property - pollard down to 5-6 metres. This will reduce all overhang into neighbour's garden. Works require to improve the relationship between the trees and the occupants of the neighbouring property. T3 & T4 - 2 x Holm Oaks growing very close to wall - dismantle to near ground level and treat stumps with eco plugs. Trees are damaging wall - there are large visible cracks. T5 - Ash with ash dieback - dismantle to near ground level and treat stump with eco plugs.