Holmwood Lincombe Drive Torquay TQ1 2LP

1. 4 Jun 2021

   Received by Torbay

2. 12 Aug 2021

   Decision issued: Approval

3. 5 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Torbay granted permission on 12 August 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.

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.

• Kennett House Lincombe Drive Torquay TQ1 2LP

  AT/2026/0036 Submitted 23 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  T1 - Large post mature Horse Chestnut situated on the Eastern boundary, adjacent to Hesketh Road Steps. The tree shed it's lowest primary limb in July 2025 blocking the public steps. This has left the tree with large limbs to the East exposed to potential failure from adverse weather, presenting a further risk to the public. Works - Re-pollard at the historic pollard points (approximately 10m) - See annotated photographs.

  Granted Trees
  Small domestic

• Rozel Middle Lincombe Road Torquay TQ1 2NF

  AT/2026/0001 Submitted 5 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  T1 - Mimosa - Reduce height to previous pruning points 8m Approx (see annotated photo) and shape accordingly. Consider as cyclical works on a 3 year basis, due to poor form from previous works. G2 - Post-mature group of Portuguese Laurels - Coppice all stems to a height of 2m - So can be managed as a group of "trimmed shrubs" by the 'in-house' gardening team going forwards

  Refused Trees

• Villa St Christopher Hesketh Road Torquay TQ1 2LN

  AT/2026/0226 Submitted 20 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  80% historically approved · decision due ~20 Oct

  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.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• South Ridge Middle Lincombe Road Torquay TQ1 2NE

  AT/2026/0233 Submitted 28 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  80% historically approved · decision due ~27 Oct

  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.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 7 Ashleigh Court Torquay TQ1 2LW

  P/2021/0323 Submitted 18 Mar 2021 150 yards away

  Formation of two storey side extension & new entrance to side.

  Granted Householder Extension 17 docs
  Domestic

• Osborne Hotel Hesketh Crescent Torquay TQ1 2LL

  P/2019/1342 Submitted 18 Dec 2019 150 yards away

  Installation of flat section stainless steel posts on balcony decks and connect to existing balustrade and shelter posts. Installation of stainless steel rods and high tensioned cables.

  Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings 25 docs

• AT/2026/0184 Granted

  18A Mead Road Torquay TQ2 6TF

  Crown lift secondary branch growth only up to approximately 4.5m from ground level to achieve the required vertical clearance above the driveway and neighbours. Crown thin overall leaf bearing twig structure by 10 percent. This will also help with canopy crowding and avoid other trees rubbing against each other. Remove all major dead wood from crown All trees are Fagus Sylvatica (Mature Beech) This work has been previously accepted in 2023, application submitted by Devon Tree Services and works were completed by them as well.

  Received 22 Jul, published by the council 12 Aug 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0270 Awaiting decision

  Flat 1 Greenwood Torwood Gardens Road Torquay TQ1 1EQ

  T1 Mimosa Proposed works: Fell Mature Mimosa situated within a confined residential garden in a Conservation Area, immediately adjacent to a masonry boundary wall and nearby buildings. The presence of Ganoderma fruiting bodies at the base of the tree indicates a potential wood-decay infection. The tree also exhibits an irregular crown with apparent dieback and is growing within a severely restricted environment. Its proximity to residential property, garden areas and the public highway increases the potential consequences of structural failure. Felling is proposed on the grounds of suspected basal decay, apparent crown deterioration and the tree's restricted location.

  Received 25 Sep, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0271 Awaiting decision

  8 Cecil Avenue Paignton TQ3 1LW

  T1 - Holm Oak Recommended works: Establish a pollard framework by removing the three substantial lateral branches at the positions indicated by the red markings in Photograph 3. The proposed works are intended to reduce the extensive lateral crown and associated mechanical loading from the tree's pronounced lean, while retaining the tree. Cyclical management: Following establishment, implement a seven-year cyclical pollarding regime to manage regrowth, control crown size, and limit excessive loading on the retained framework. Inspect the developing pollard heads periodically, particularly during the initial establishment period, to assess shoot attachment, structural condition and physiological response. All works should be undertaken in accordance with BS 3998:2010, subject to confirmation that the proposed cutting positions and degree of crown removal are appropriate following an on-site assessment. The seven-year interval is the proposed management objective and should be reviewed based on the tree's regrowth and structural condition.

  Received 25 Sep, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0269 Awaiting decision

  8 Ben Venue Close Torquay TQ1 1RX

  T1 - Western Red Cedar Proposed works: Fell Reason for works T1 is an established Western red cedar growing in exceptionally close proximity to an existing stone boundary wall. Photographic evidence indicates that the lower stem is in direct contact with the masonry, creating a physical conflict between the tree and the structure. Continued radial growth of the stem could exert further pressure on the wall, resulting in progressive displacement and deterioration of the masonry. The close relationship between the stem and the wall also restricts access for inspection, maintenance and necessary repairs. The tree's position presents a long-term management conflict. Crown reduction would not resolve the fundamental issue at the base of the tree, as it would not prevent continued radial stem growth. Felling is recommended as a permanent way to resolve the physical conflict between the tree and the boundary wall, prevent further interference from stem growth, and facilitate any necessary structural repairs. This recommendation is based primarily on the tree's unsuitable position relative to the existing structure and the limited practical options for a sustainable long-term solution. Based on its apparent size and maturity, it is possible that the tree was planted after the original Tree Preservation Order (TPO) was established.

  Received 25 Sep, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0204 Granted

  Flat 1 Vernon Court Warren Road Torquay TQ2 5TR

  Holm Oak 12m Tall 50cm diameter (Already have approved plan for other three trees on site, scope to mirror that) Crown mai fence works requested to cut back to previous pruning points, not as far as original pollard but to the secondary pollard points, this has been noted on tree inspectors recent visit looking at other trees on site. This tree was not included in the original request due to a miscommunication between owner and agent. Plan to reduce radial spread down from 9m to 7m roughly removing 1.5-2m of regrowth.

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 12 Aug 2026 Trees