Elmtree House 4 St Margarets Road Torquay TQ1 4NW

1. 29 Jun 2021

   Received by Torbay

2. 6 Jul 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 20 Aug 2021

   Decision issued: Tree - Conservation area no objections

4. 23 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

• Badgers Set 2 St Margarets Road Torquay TQ1 4NW

  AT/2023/0050 Submitted 20 Feb 2023 41m away

  Tall leylandii in corner of garden by gate, removal to ground level to allow more light into the garden and reduced maintenance Not protected by a TPO however we are on the very edge of the St Mary Church conservation area

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 3 St Margarets Close Torquay TQ1 4NR

  P/2026/0201 Submitted 30 Mar 2026 68m away

  Enlargement of single-storey extension to side and construction of first floor extension above.

  Granted Householder Extension
  Small domestic

• Masonic Hall Rear Of 1 St Margarets Road Torquay TQ1 4NW

  P/2025/0525 Submitted 18 Aug 2025 70m away

  Construction of flat roofed, single storey extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• Garden Flat Villa Pax Priory Road Torquay TQ1 4NY

  P/2022/1374 Submitted 23 Dec 2022 152m away

  Restoration of two 1 bed flats back into 3/4 bedroom single dwelling, removal of stairwell extension, addition of windows to ground and first floor.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Extension +1 13 docs
  Domestic

• 1 Priory Court 184 St Marychurch Road Torquay Devon

  P/2009/0839 Submitted 13 Aug 2009 163m away

  Removal of condition 3 (ref application P/2004/1724/PA) use of roofspace as bedroom

  Granted Full applications 4 docs

• Ground Floor Flat 5 Abbey Mews Greenway Road Torquay TQ1 4NJ

  P/2025/0812 Submitted 11 Dec 2025 165m away

  Conversion of two one-bedroom flats to single dwelling (retrospective). [Revised site location plan rec'd 05/06/2026]

  Granted Full applications New dwelling
  Domestic

• 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