2 Kathleen Court Stitchill Road Torquay TQ1 1PZ

1. 21 Apr 2021

   Received by Torbay

2. 29 Apr 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Jun 2021

   Decision issued: Approval

4. 2 Sep 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

• Garden House Lower Warberry Road Torquay TQ1 1QT

  P/2026/0006 Submitted 6 Jan 2026 58m away

  Creation of two balconies to rear on first and ground floor to include terrace with glass balustrades.

  Granted Householder
  Domestic

• Holtye Stitchill Road Torquay TQ1 1PZ

  AT/2025/0291 Submitted 2 Oct 2025 70m away

  1x Holm Oak - Crown lift secondary & sub lateral branch growth only, to provide a clearance of approximately 5.6 metres between ground level and foliage tips, to achieve the desired vertical clearance over the driveway. Remaining wounds shall not exceed 40 mm in diameter. Remove all cut material from site & return to a Devon Tree Services depot for recycling, leaving the area safe, clean & tidy. Remove all cut material from site & return to a Devon Tree Services depot for recycling, leaving the area safe, clean & tidy. Justification for Works: - To protect the tree from potential damage caused by service vehicles such as dustcarts, delivery vans, and removal vehicles using the driveway. - To improve clearance and safe access beneath the canopy. - To allow more natural light into the adjacent property and garden area. - The proposed pruning is minimal, remedial in nature, and will not detract from the tree's health, amenity, or overall appearance.

  Granted Trees

• Holtye Stitchill Road Torquay TQ1 1PZ

  AT/2024/0285 Submitted 18 Oct 2024 72m away

  T1 Holm Oak of MWA Arboricultural Report Works: Reduce to historic pruning points removing regrowth triennially - as shown in image in Arb Report. T2 Holm Oak - of MWA Arboricultural Report Works: Reduce to 6.0m height and 6.0m spread removing regrowth triennially. Reason: Clay shrinkage subsidence damage at the property.

  Granted Trees

• Clarendon Court Stitchill Road Torquay TQ1 1QA

  AT/2025/0305 Submitted 15 Oct 2025 88m away

  T013 - 1x Mature Weeping Willow Crown lift the lower secondary pendulous branches to achieve a clearance of approximately 2.0 metres above ground level, to facilitate grounds maintenance access beneath the tree. All pruning cuts to be made at suitable growth points in accordance with BS39982010 - Tree Work Recommendations. Please see attached documents for the justification of the above works. We would like to apply for cyclical consent for every 3 years.

  Granted Trees

• The Laurels Hunsdon Road Torquay TQ1 1QB

  AT/2024/0221 Submitted 16 Aug 2024 95m away

  1. Portuguese Laurel - Poor specimen multi stemmed to remove all small vegetation below tree to ground level. Crown lift tree to 4m above ground level by taking the limbs off to the main stem to reduce height of tree by 1-2m to suitable growth points to create natural crown shape 2. Portuguese Laurel - To remove all small vegetation below tree to ground level. To reduce height of tree by 2m to suitable growth points to create a natural shape of crown. 3. Portuguese laurel - To remove all small vegetation below tree to ground level. Crown lift tree to 4 metres above ground level by taking the limbs off to the main stem. To reduce height of the tree by 0.5m to suitable growth points to create a natural shape.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Cary Court Hotel Hunsdon Road Torquay TQ1 1QB

  AT/2022/0331 Submitted 7 Dec 2022 102m away

  T354 Holm Oak - Pollard immediately above previous pollard heads at 8m. Reduce lateral crown by 1m all sides. (Leaving a tree 8m tall and 6m crown spread) T355 Holm Oak - Reduce height of tree by 4m. Reduce lateral crown on all sides by 1m. (Leaving a tree 10m tall and 6m crown spread) T356 Holm Oak - Reduce height of tree by 4m. Reduce lateral crown on all sides by 1m. (Leaving a tree 8m tall and 7m crown spread) T3 Palm - remove for management reasons (see photo).

  Refused Trees 4 docs

• 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