12 Vicarage Close Brixham TQ5 8JQ

1. 25 Oct 2019

   Received by Torbay

2. 17 Dec 2019

   Decision issued: Approval

3. 23 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.

More on trees applications in our guide

• Cumber House Vicarage Close Brixham TQ5 8HD

  AT/2024/0278 Submitted 14 Oct 2024 61m away

  G1 - Tree group adjacent to Vicarage hill including Holm Oak, Ash, Sycamore, to be crown lifted to provide 5.2m clearance from road to prevent further damage to trees and provide highway clearance. T1 Pine - One heavily end weighted limb growing over vicarage hill to be pruned back to main stem. Deadwood removed.

  Granted Trees

• Rock Bank West Higher Manor Road Brixham TQ5 8HA

  AT/2026/0088 Submitted 23 Mar 2026 87m away

  Oak T1 - Proposed work: Fell. Justification: The tree exhibits a pronounced lean with a restricted rooting environment, resulting in reduced structural stability. Removal is appropriate due to limited long-term retention potential. Natural regeneration is generally expected and seen as a suitable strategy for this species. Oak T2 - Proposed work: Re-coppice to previous points. Justification: Evidence of decay within the lower stem. Re-coppicing helps restore a stable coppice stool and keeps the tree contributing to the hedge structure. Natural regeneration is generally expected and seen as a suitable replacement strategy for this species. Oak T3 - Proposed work: Fell. Justification: Significant lean combined with constrained rooting space, limiting safe future development. Removal is appropriate given the low long-term viability. Natural regeneration is generally expected and seen as a suitable strategy for this species. Oak T4 - Re-coppice to previous points. Justification: Decay is present in the lower stem. Re-coppicing helps restore a stable coppice stool and keeps the tree contributing to the hedge structure. Natural regeneration is generally expected and seen as a suitable replacement strategy for this species. Sycamore T5 - Proposed work: Crown reduction by up to 2m, maintaining natural form. Justification: Works intended to manage crown spread and maintain appropriate clearance while retaining tree health and amenity value. The tree lost its stability and possibly some roots when the neighbouring wall collapsed last year. Oak T6 - Proposed work: Remove the lowest-order branch only. Justification: Minor branch removal required to facilitate access for larger vehicles. The branch is of small diameter with an acceptable 3:1 ratio, and removal will not adversely affect the tree's form or vitality.

  Refused Trees

• Westbury Guest House 51 New Road Brixham TQ5 8NL

  P/2021/0530 Submitted 4 May 2021 100m away

  Change of use from Guest House to Dwelling.

  Granted Full applications 19 docs
  Domestic

• Golden Lion 65 New Road Brixham TQ5 8NL

  P/2020/0030 Submitted 9 Jan 2020 106m away

  Change of use and conversion to form 3 additional flats

  Withdrawn Full applications New dwelling 17 docs

• 33A New Road Brixham TQ5 8NB

  P/2026/0512 Submitted 14 Aug 2026 150m away

  75% historically approved · decision due ~21 Oct

  Change of use of garage to affordable residential unit. Alterations to fenestration.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing

• 2 Manor Terrace Higher Manor Road Brixham Devon TQ5 8HB

  AT/2010/0120 Submitted 15 May 2010 159m away

  Removal of a Palm Tree in front garden because of excessive shading and fouling telephone cables.

  Granted Trees 1 doc

• AT/2026/0171 Granted

  2 High Grove Sunbury Hill Torquay TQ1 3ED

  Trim branch's back slightly from touching our property and roof space to stop damage and further accidents from happening. Silver Birch Tree Pruning Reduce the branches that are hanging over the roof and gutter. Cut back to appropriate growth points. Tree will be climbed and rigged down. By cutting away from gutters and roof - it should reduce future damage to the property. All work to be carried out by qualified and insured arborists. All waste to be removed responsibly and under license.

  8 Jul 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0216 Granted

  Brantwood Rowdens Road Torquay TQ2 5AZ

  All trees 1-6 to be removed completely, most are not identifiable as they are completely dead. All trees below an approximate height of twelve meters, and we wish to remove them as they are dead. We also want to remove the dead foliage on the slope to the side of the property, and cut back growth to a manageable condition for future maintenance. I have not been able to find specific tree preservation numbers for the trees 1-6 but I understand we are located in a conservation area and have therefor submitted this application.

  13 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.

  28 Aug 2026 Trees
• 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.

  28 Aug 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0166 Granted

  3 Roundham Road Paignton Torbay TQ4 6EZ

  Oak T 1 - Reduce lateral crown spread over the roof by up to 1. 1.5m, targeting only branches encroaching towards the property. Works to follow BS 3998: 2010 principles: retain natural form, prune back to suitable secondary growth, avoid creating large wounds, and maintain a balanced crown shape. The crown is in direct contact with the roofline, causing abrasion, debris accumulation, and increased maintenance needs. A modest reduction restores safe clearance while retaining the tree's amenity value. Oak T 2 and T 3 - Pollard the tree at an appropriate height to manage structural decline associated with Ganoderma. Retain a stable framework of sound scaffold branches; cuts to be made at suitable points to allow future cyclical management. All works to follow BS 3998: 2010 and be proportionate to the tree's condition and location. The tree shows signs consistent with Ganoderma decay, reducing structural reliability. Pollarding is a recognised BS 3998 management option for declining trees where retention is desirable but full crown load is no longer appropriate. This approach prolongs safe retention, reduces risk, and avoids premature removal. Cedar T 4 - Remove deadwood =40mm diameter and any unstable smaller deadwood throughout the crown. Deadwood is present in the crown, posing a risk to the garden and adjacent access areas. Beech G 1 - Lift branches over the road to a minimum height of 5.2m (standard UK highway clearance for vehicle routes). Lift branches over the pavement to a minimum height of 2.1m (standard pedestrian clearance). Where applicable, lift branches over cycleways to 2.5?m. Remove or shorten only those branches that obstruct safe passage or visibility, in accordance with Highways Act 1980 s 154. Pruning to follow BS 3998: 2010 prune to suitable secondary growth points, avoid excessive thinning, and retain group structure. The Beech group is producing low lateral growth that obstructs the public highway, affecting safe pedestrian and vehicle move

  30 Jun 2026 Trees