House 1 Thurlow Road Torquay TQ1 3DZ

1. 2 Jul 2021

   Received by Torbay

2. 7 Jul 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 13 Aug 2021

   Decision issued: Tree - Conservation area no objections

4. 16 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

• 26 St Marychurch Road Torquay TQ1 3HY

  AT/2024/0284 Submitted 16 Oct 2024 10m away

  T1 Pittosporum. Crown reduction to 2 metres. Excessive shading and close to house T2 Conifer. Remove tree. Excessive shading too close to house T3 Holm Oak. Crown reduction to 2 metres. Excessive shading T4 Conifer. Crown reduction to 3 metres. Excessive shading T5, T6, T7, T8 Holm Oak. Crown reduction to 2 metres. Excessive shading T9 Pear tree. Removal as it is diseased on trunk T10, T11, T12, T13, T14, T15 Beech hedging. Reduce crown to 2.5 metres. Excessive shading

  Granted Trees

• 15 St Marychurch Road Torquay TQ1 3HY

  AT/2022/0340 Submitted 14 Dec 2022 66m away

  G001: Mixed Species x 20, Fell all small growth including (and treat with eco plugs where possible) self seeded sycamore and holm oaks from boundary wall extending 2-3m inwards from highway, Localised pruning of extended growth into clearance zone, Remove deadwood, Sever ivy at base. This is for highways compliance and to create a investigation channel for boundary wall T001: Sycamore (Acer Pseudoplantus), Fell tree and treat stump with eco plugs. Tree will never reach potential as it will need comntiual maintenance for highways compliance due to excessive lean and suppressed by mature holm oak

  Granted Trees 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 22 Ash Hill Road Torquay TQ1 3HZ

  P/2022/1195 Submitted 1 Nov 2022 87m away

  Demolition and reinstatement of conservatory. Repair works to kitchen and lounge areas (please see accompanying P/2022/1194)

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Demolition 17 docs

• 22 Ash Hill Road Torquay TQ1 3HZ

  P/2022/1194 Submitted 1 Nov 2022 87m away

  Demolition and reinstatement of conservatory (please see accompanying P/2022/1195).

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition 17 docs
  Small domestic

• St Ives Court Furzehill Road Torquay TQ1 3JG

  AT/2025/0336 Submitted 10 Nov 2025 118m away

  5 Day Notice - Pine (Pinus Sp.) - Dead & Dangerous. Full dismantle and removal of the tree on grounds of safety. Please see photo.

  Granted Trees

• St Ives Court Furzehill Road Torquay TQ1 3JG

  AT/2024/0263 Submitted 30 Sep 2024 123m away

  We would request an exemption notice as agreed to dismantle the large pine tree which has undergone failure

  Granted Trees 5 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