Merton Lodge Middle Lincombe Road Torquay TQ1 2NE

1. 10 Jun 2021

   Received by Torbay

2. 11 Jun 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Jul 2021

   Decision issued: Application Withdrawn

4. 1 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The applicant withdrew this application before Torbay decided it, and is free to submit a revised scheme at any time. 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.

• Hanover House Middle Lincombe Road Torquay TQ1 2NY

  AT/2026/0002 Submitted 5 Jan 2026 42m away

  T001a - Yew - Reduce to approximately 4m - Create a hedge to be managed by the gardeners. T003 - Sycamore - Crown raise east aspect for 3m clearance over garden. Remove dead secondary branch T005 - Sycamore- Crownlift secondary limbs to 4.5m - To allow light spill into the garden T010 - Holm Oaks Crownlift to 5.2m over carpark

  Granted Trees

• South Ridge Middle Lincombe Road Torquay TQ1 2NE

  AT/2024/0210 Submitted 5 Aug 2024 73m away

  Tree 2 Monterey pine - Remove. Reasons (see attached 2 reports) The relationship between the tree and hard surfacing in the neighbouring property to the east is poor. Attempts to reduce the nuisance by re-surfacing have been carried out and have now become degraded and failed - incremental growth from the primary tree roots recorded is clearly damaging the surface. Root pruning options have been explored and have concluded that removal of the existing large diameter primary roots will lead to unacceptable negative impacts and structural instability. The declining physiological condition of the tree limits options for management. Any significant root pruning is likely to accelerate the spiral of decline of the tree. Dominic Scanlon has made contact with the Tree Officer Oliver Bennett to discuss the above.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• America Lodge Ridgeway Road Torquay TQ1 2EU

  AT/2023/0055 Submitted 24 Feb 2023 77m away

  Holm Oak x 2. Crown lift all around to allow at least 5m over carriageway.

  Refused Trees 5 docs

• Wentworth Lincombe Drive Torquay TQ1 2LU

  AT/2026/0201 Submitted 30 Jul 2026 81m away

  T1: Rear Garden Area: 1x Cedar: Sectional fell to fence height. Tree has had no signs of life this entire growing season, entire canopy is brown with no green at all. 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.

  Granted Trees
  Small domestic

• Singleton Manor Singleton Higher Woodfield Road Torquay TQ1 2LE

  AT/2024/0231 Submitted 30 Aug 2024 85m away

  G11 (nearest to T10) - Monterey Pine overhanging land by 6mtrs at Singleton Gardens which is next door to Singleton Manor. Its the Lowest hanging branch which needs trimming. Branch is approx. 15ft high from floor level. Branches above this have been trimmed as well as the branches below approx. 5/6 branches. See photos. Branch is approx. 3mtrs from tree trunk to wall at Singleton Gardens and overhanging by approx. 6mtrs into Singleton Gardens.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• South Court Villa Ridgeway Road Torquay TQ1 2ES

  AT/2025/0343 Submitted 17 Nov 2025 90m away

  Fell T1 Common Beech (Fagus Sylvatica) to ground level - T1 has Meripilus at the base and is in a high risk area. Tree is on the edge of the property with a target zone of neighbouring house, customers house and a car park for multiple flats which is in constant use.

  Granted Trees

• AT/2026/0248 Decided

  Holtye Stitchill Road Torquay TQ1 1PZ

  5 Day Notice T1 - Dead pollarded Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) Sectionally dismantle, fell and remove dead tree, leaving the cut stump at a finished height of approximately 1.0 metre abou ground level.

  15 Sep 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0245 Awaiting decision

  Flat 1 Kingsbridge Greenway Road Torquay TQ1 4NJ

  T001 - Mature Beech (Fagus sylvatica) Observations: Mature beech with a substantial fungal fruiting body present at the base of the stem, visually consistent with Ganoderma spp. Sounding of the lower stem with a sounding mallet produced a pronounced hollow response extending from the base to approximately 2 m above ground level on the road-facing side, indicating potentially significant internal dysfunction and decay within the lower main stem. The defect is located within the tree?s primary load-bearing region, where the main stem transfers crown loading into the root system. Decay or loss of sound wood in this area is therefore considered structurally significant. The full extent of internal decay and remaining residual wall thickness could not be quantified through ground-based inspection alone. The tree supports a large mature crown and is located immediately adjacent to a public highway, with pedestrians, moving and parked vehicles, and nearby residential properties within the potential failure zone. Recommendation: Dismantle T001 to near ground level. The recommendation is based on the presence of basal fungal decay, the pronounced hollow response extending approximately 2 m up the lower stem, and the location of the defect within the principal load-bearing region of the tree. These findings materially reduce confidence in the tree's long-term structural reliability. Although the tree provides significant local amenity value within the Conservation Area, this is considered outweighed by the extent and structural significance of the identified defects and the potential consequences of whole-tree or basal failure onto the adjacent highway and surrounding targets.

  10 Sep 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0246 Awaiting decision

  Coniston Lodge Rowdens Road Torquay TQ2 5AZ

  Tree is Holm oak, see photos. Photo shows tree and then position in red dot to house Application is to thin the tree by 25 to 30 % (crown) and prune to clear overhead utility cables by 1 m . This work is required every couple of years to keep the tree healthy and so as not to interfere with cables to house.

  10 Sep 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0242 Granted

  Upton Manor Orchard Upton Manor Road Brixham TQ5 9RB

  5 Day Notice Removal of large dead Spruce tree Removal of dead Cherry tree See Photos

  8 Sep 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0214 Granted

  Alta Vista Higher Warberry Road Torquay TQ1 1SD

  Recent emergency approved felling of two older Lime trees in next door neighbour's garden precipitated a check on our own Lime Tree sic. Precautionary Work is requested on Trunk 2 of a large mature Lime Tree in south part of our property. Sketch Plan Lime Tree position refers . The Lime tree has 4 Trunks from ground level - numbering from left to right in provided Photo Lime Tree 1 of 4 Trunk 2. Photo Lime Tree 2 of 4 shows vis discoloration separation of Trunk 2 from Trunk 3. Separation >=12cm August 2026. No previous measurement. Photo Lime Tree 3 of 4 shows southern inclination of Trunk 2 and extended southern branch growth giving increasing weight leverage/imbalance. Photo Lime Tree 4 of 4 shows extent of recent years Beefsteak fungus at base of Trunk 2 - width c 25cms August 2026. Condition of Lime Tree discussed on site with Jamie, Trees in Need who has managed bi-annually maintenance on our trees for c 20 years. Fungal infection currently appears to be on Trunk 2 base but Trunk 2 is closely twinned with Trunk 3 at this level. Trunk 3 is however largely vertical and foliage more balanced and therefore less at longer term risk. So Imminent/emergency danger of Trunk 2 failure not likely but following precautionary action suggested Requested permission for following Action for Trunk 2. Remove all top growth c 6/7 meter level as show in Photo Lime Tree 3 where extended South lateral growth is prominent to provide a largely vertical Trunk with reduced weight /leverage . Continue to monitor Trunk 2 & 3 separation and Fungal growth.

  12 Aug 2026 Trees