Lydford Hall Higher Warberry Road Torquay TQ1 1RY

1. 9 Jun 2021

   Received by Torbay

2. 10 Jun 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 5 Aug 2021

   Decision issued: Approval

4. 5 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

• Silverdale Higher Warberry Road Torquay TQ1 1RY

  AT/2026/0210 Submitted 6 Aug 2026 53m away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~13 Oct

  Front Garden Area: RHS: T1: Yew Reduce in height by approximately 2 - 2.5m to suitable growth points. Reduce sides by approximately 1 - 1.5m to suitable growth points. Tree was supressed on right hand side due to previous vegetation that is no longer present so has no growth, proposed reduction will help to balance canopy for future growth. RHS Boundary: T2: Cherry: Crown reduce by approximately 2m to suitable growth points. Reduce any branches away from property to achieve a minimum 1m clearance. Crown lift secondary branches only to achieve a minimum 4m clearance from ground level. Tree is encroaching and touching the roof and side of the house, proposed work will clear the building and allow better access for garden walkway. All pruning cuts to be made at suitable growth points. All works carried out to BS 3998:2010 Tree Work Recommendations. Remove all cut material from site & return to a Teign Trees depot for recycling, leaving the area safe, clean & tidy.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• Silverdale Higher Warberry Road Torquay TQ1 1RY

  AT/2025/0322 Submitted 28 Oct 2025 80m away

  We are seeking to remove a singlular Yew tree and replace it with a tree which does not shed poisonous berries to reduce the threat the life of our pets as well as the children who attend the school next door. The tree is not subject to an individual TPO but it is in a tree conservation area, which is something we wish to enhance through the plans we have for enhancing the entire garden.

  Refused Trees
  Small domestic

• 1 Sunnyhill Mews Higher Warberry Road Torquay TQ1 1TL

  AT/2021/0185 Submitted 17 May 2021 96m away

  (G1) - Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) removal because with support from tree survey completed by relevant expert the trees are in poor condition and also in poor structural condition. The trees have also obtained mechanical damage. Group 1 is also within very close proximity to the stone walling that runs around the perimeter of the property. Group 1 has also got a high risk of failure due to the lapsed regrowth from historic pollards. Group 1 is also positioned very close to a road with a high footfall due to it being very close to a primary school this therefore would mean that any failures could cause significant harm to people along with damaging the stone wall and vehicles parked below. Group 1 also has a significant number of basal cavity's. The customer has requested that permission for removal of group 1 is granted to allow them replant and establish a new row of trees. T1- Blue Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica Glauca) - prune back long over extended lateral branches by up to 3 meters (as recommended by tree survey) and clean crown of dead/snapped branches. pruning back of the long over extended branches would be a means of preventative management decreasing the risk of failure which will make the tree more aesthetic for a longer period of time. over extended branches have a higher risk of failure. T2- Holm Oak (Quercus ilex)- End weight pruning of canopy extents by upto 2 meters leaving a canopy radius of 9 meters as a means of preventative management against small diameter branch breakage as over extended branches have a higher risk of failure. this will also allow other trees and shrubs space to grow and will make the tree more aesthetically pleasing.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Highfield Middle Warberry Road Torquay TQ1 1RS

  P/2021/0183 Submitted 15 Feb 2021 110m away

  First floor extension to NE elevation and revised fenestration at ground floor level.

  Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing 28 docs
  Domestic

• Sutherland House Higher Warberry Road Torquay TQ1 1RY

  AT/2026/0129 Submitted 13 May 2026 115m away

  5 Day Notice Fell - Dangerous tree as has serious root and basal decay. The tree is very decayed with a probe going through about 60% of the base.

  Decided Trees

• Walton Lodge Middle Warberry Road Torquay Devon TQ1 1RS

  AT/2010/0289 Submitted 9 Nov 2010 126m away

  As per attached schedule

  Split decision Trees 2 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