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Flat 1 Hillsborough Hillesdon Road Torquay TQ1 1QF

Granted Torbay AT/2021/0195 Works To Tree Within TPO

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

T1:Oak tree semi mature. Approximate height of 10 meters. This tree has been reduced several times in the past to retain the height so that it doesn't block the light and view from the flats in the building. Requesting permission to reduce the tree by 1-2 meters back to where it has previously been done. T2; Multi stemmed Holm Oak, Mature, approx height of 20 meters. Part owned by 2 properties. This tree is multi stemmed with a large crown that grows over a garage, decking area and paths/steps. There's been a branch that's broken off over the winter that landed on the roof of the garden and caused damage and there is a massive issue with bird feces all over the paths, steps and handrails that leads up to the parking area and garages which is causing a hygiene problem as the residences rely heavily on these walkways and the handrails for support along with it being slippery under foot. The tree itself is has 12 stems some of which are very top heavy, after monitoring them in the wind there is a large degree of movement which will have to be managed. We are applying to reduce the height of the tree by 40-50% back to growth points where possible and remove the left hand limb so it doesn't overhang the pathways. This will retain the tree for the future as well as reducing the risk of anything happening to the tree and almost certainly remove the issue of bird feces.

As published by the council, reference AT/2021/0195

Application record

Reference
AT/2021/0195
Type
Works To Tree Within TPO
Status
Decided
Decision
Approval
Received
25 May 2021
Validated
27 May 2021
Decided
22 Jul 2021
Ward
Tormohun
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
TQ1 1QF

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 25 May 2021

    Received by Torbay

  2. 27 May 2021

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 22 Jul 2021

    Decision issued: Approval

  4. 1 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

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Tree Fellas Devon Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Newton Abbot

Active · incorporated 2007 · Newton Abbot

7 applications on PlanIndex · across 4 councils

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18 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Torbay granted permission on 22 July 2021, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About tree works applications

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

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