Cuthbert Mayne Comprehensive School Trumlands Road Torquay TQ1 4RN

1. 10 Jul 2021

   Received by Torbay

2. 15 Jul 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 9 Sep 2021

   Decision issued: Approval

4. 5 Sep 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

• Cuthbert Mayne Comprehensive School Trumlands Road Torquay TQ1 4RN

  AT/2024/0238 Submitted 5 Sep 2024 43m away

  GT4817 - Mixed species - Reduce crowns of 3 x northernmost beech away from school roof by minimum 4m, to suitable growth points Fenced area, dense ground cover, ivy and bind weed covering basal areas and stems into crowns - inspection heavily obstructed. Apparent loss of mature tree in centre of group leaves large gap and resulting crown suppression of sycamore and beech. Southernmost beech crown in conflict with school building, weight and lean bias towards school, basal decay and bark delamination visible. Adjacent sycamore has rope and barbed wire tied to hold fence, apparent badger set opening on northern side, inspection obstructed. Beech to north of sycamore leans over school with crown unbalanced - over school roof only. Two northernmost beech behind steel perimeter fence with complete ivy coverage to 10m AGL. Crowns over school roof. Basal decay of southernmost beech, dense ivy obstructs, crown in conflict with school building, lean and weight bias of majority of trees over school. T001 - Common beech - Section fell to ground level - Tree is in poor location as regards form/condition, is significantly structurally compromised and offers no suitable crown reduction opportunity due to lack of necessary growth point locations.

  Granted Trees 5 docs
  Small domestic

• Cuthbert Mayne Comprehensive School Trumlands Road Torquay TQ1 4RN

  P/2026/0226 Submitted 7 Apr 2026 76m away

  Replacement of single glazed metal windows/panels with double-glazed aluminium design.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing

• 271 Teignmouth Road Torquay TQ1 4RT

  AT/2026/0127 Submitted 13 May 2026 157m away

  T1 Ash - fell

  Refused Trees

• 30 Trumlands Road Torquay TQ1 4RN

  P/2026/0262 Submitted 24 Apr 2026 163m away

  Construction of single-storey rear extension, including installation of rooflight with associated internal alterations.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer
  Small domestic

• Earlham 41 Trumlands Road Torquay TQ1 4RN

  AT/2026/0219 Submitted 17 Aug 2026 172m away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~15 Oct

  T1 Eucalyptus - Dismantle and fell due to oversize in location, poor union and heavy limbs hanging over properties, excessive shading. Recommend replanting more manageable native species.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 46A & B Coombe Lane Torquay Devon TQ2 8DY

  P/2012/0168 Submitted 17 Feb 2012 187m away

  Change of use from 2 flats to single dwelling house

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 4 docs
  Several homes

• 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