Planning application
Park Hill Daddyhole Road Torquay TQ1 2ED
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1 Ash (with fungal fruiting bodies on secondary stem, early signs of dieback) to have branches overhanging Sea Haze shortened back to boundary line focusing on target pruning points. G1 Sycamore (group) to have branches overhanging Sea Haze shortened back to boundary line focusing on target pruning points.
As published by the council, reference AT/2021/0239
Application record
- Reference
- AT/2021/0239
- Type
- Works To Tree Within TPO
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Approval
- Received
- 13 Jul 2021
- Validated
- 20 Jul 2021
- Decided
- 13 Sep 2021
- Ward
- Wellswood
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- TQ1 2ED
Site history
Applications at this address on the Torbay register
This site has had 3 applications since 2021: 3 approved, 0 refused.
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AT/2026/0015 Granted
Park Hill Daddyhole Road Torquay TQ1 2ED
5 Day Notice - 1 x Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) Tree Location ///plus.spite.jobs The tree has become windblown and structurally compromised, resulting in a loss of anchorage and stability. The tree presents an immediate and foreseeable risk of failure posing a danger to persons and property in the vicinity. Sectionally dismantle and fell the tree to ground level, using controlled cutting techniques appropriate to the tree's condition and stability. Proposed works to be carried out on 21st January 2026.
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AT/2021/0232 Granted
Park Hill Daddyhole Road Torquay TQ1 2ED
We would like to remove these trees x2 Leyland Cypress as part of the ongoing improvements to the garden and the site arboricultural resource these trees have limited value for screening due to loss of lower canopy they are non-native and not in keeping with the character and the immediate landscape. While these are tall trees there long-term position is not sustainable due to the surrounding special constraints.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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13 Jul 2021
Received by Torbay
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20 Jul 2021
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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13 Sep 2021
Decision issued: Approval
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8 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
5 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat this grant of permission means
Torbay granted permission on 13 September 2021, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.
About tree works applications
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.
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Park Hill Daddyhole Road Torquay TQ1 2ED
We would like to remove these trees x2 Leyland Cypress as part of the ongoing improvements to the garden and the site arboricultural resource these trees have limited value for screening due to loss of lower canopy they are non-native and not in keeping with the character and the immediate landscape. While these are tall trees there long-term position is not sustainable due to the surrounding special constraints.
Granted Trees 4 docs -
Park Hill Daddyhole Road Torquay TQ1 2ED
5 Day Notice - 1 x Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) Tree Location ///plus.spite.jobs The tree has become windblown and structurally compromised, resulting in a loss of anchorage and stability. The tree presents an immediate and foreseeable risk of failure posing a danger to persons and property in the vicinity. Sectionally dismantle and fell the tree to ground level, using controlled cutting techniques appropriate to the tree's condition and stability. Proposed works to be carried out on 21st January 2026.
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Non-material amendment relating to P/2026/0025. Amendments sought: relocation of kitchen, replacement of windows and patio doors for bi-folding doors to rear, widening of path, relocation of front door and installation of curved retaining wall.
Granted Amendments Windows or glazing -
Devonshire Hotel Parkhill Road Torquay TQ1 2DY
5 Day Notice - T1 Eucalyptus Tree (Daddyhole Road) - Remove T2 Eucalyptus Tree (Twin Stemmed) - Remove Replacement planting We are happy to discuss suitable replacement planting with the LPA and client.
Granted Trees -
Wayside Cottage Daddyhole Road Torquay TQ1 2ED
Fell beech tree (T1). Located in in Wayside Cottage garden in front of the garage and close to the Pavement of Daddyhole road. The beech tree has a large growth of Fomes Fomentarius on the trunk. Fomes Fomentarius causes wood to rot and become spongy which culminates in the death of the host. Due to the size and location of the tree this instability is a considerable risk to the surrounding area. During the recent months a number of branches have fallen from the tree indicating that the tree is slowly dying, some of these have landed on parked cars, on my garage and one only just missing a pedestrian. The tree has become is oversized for the raised area it is growing on and as if dies it is becoming more likely that the entire tree will fall, creating a substantial danger to life and property. The Beech Tree is growing on a very small raised area held up by a crumbling wall, so the base of the tree does not have a very substantial platform, should the tree fall it is close enough to damage 3 neighbouring properties and my property especially my garage, parked cars or cars driving along Daddyhole Road, which is a busy road, also pedestrians as it is a busy area for pedestrians especially dog walkers heading to Daddyhole Plain. This tree is also less then 3 metres from another tree of equal size which currently is not infected by this fungus but due to the fact that this fungus release spores it could easily become infected and then also pose danger to life and property. The felling of the diseased tree would provide more space for the other Beech tree and help safeguard the other tree from becoming infected. Due to the proximity of property, the road and the neighbouring Beech tree and the fact it is on a raised wall, it would be advantageous not to plant a tree in its place. Not planting a tree would benefit the other Beech tree. The tree is approximately 7 to 8 metres this is a rough approximation as I have no way of measuring it. I have a sketc
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AT/2026/0177 Granted
Rowcroft Hospice Ellas Gardens Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS
All relevant photos included in report. T009 -Scots pine - In striking distance of service road, tree is dead. - Fell tree T10 - Common ash - Tree is on edge of service road, growing out of bank. Tree is entirely dead and in striking distance of road. - Fell tree T015 - Generally good health. No funding or cavities at the base. No obvious signs of decay in main stem. Four large hanging limbs directly over the footpath on the south side of canopy at 15m - Remove hanging and snapped limbs over footpath T020 - Tree is situated in maintained lawn with circular bench around base. Tree is in generally good health. One snapped large limb at 13m on eastern side of the canopy, in striking distance of bench area. - Remove snapped limb at 13m on eastern side of canopy. T028 - Tree is situated on edge of entrance road, in striking distance of third party property and road. No cavities or fungal fruiting bodies found at base. No evidence of decay. Tree appears to be in good health. Moderate deadwood in canopy over road. One large hanging branch directly over road at 11m on eastern side. - Remove hanging limb over road.
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AT/2026/0194 Decided
Cedars House Cedars Road Torquay TQ1 1SB
T1 remove epicormic growth on main stem up to height of adjacent wall (2m) T2 pollard at 4.5m.
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AT/2026/0170 Refused
Flat 1 St Ives Court Furzehill Road Torquay TQ1 3JG
T001- Pine Proposed Works: Reduce the western (left-hand) lateral crown by approximately 2.0-2.5 metres back to suitable secondary growth to reduce end weight and rebalance the crown whilst retaining the tree's natural form. Remove the single lower lateral limb overhanging the garden (approximately 200mm diameter at the point of removal). Remove any dead, damaged or broken branches encountered during the works. All pruning to be undertaken in accordance with BS3998:2010 - Tree Work - Recommendations. Reason for Works: To reduce the dominance and leverage of the extended lateral limb, improve crown balance and lessen the visual impact over the garden whilst retaining the tree as a significant landscape feature. The removal of the lower limb will improve clearance beneath the canopy and facilitate ongoing garden use and maintenance. The proposed works represent routine arboricultural management and are not intended to adversely affect the long-term health or amenity value of the tree.
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AT/2026/0169 Granted
Norton Lea Solsbro Road Torquay TQ2 6PF
T001 - 1x Mature Holm Oak Reduce the height of 1x Primary stem by approximately 6.0 metres, leaving a final height of the stem at approximately 12 metres. Radial crown spread to remain un-affected at all compass points. All works shall retain the tree's main framework and natural form, maintaining a high proportion of the foliage-bearing structure. All final pruning cuts shall be made at suitable growth points in accordance with BS 3998:2010 Tree Work - Recommendations. Individual pruning wounds shall not exceed 100 mm in diameter & pruning cuts made at suitable growth points in accordance with BS 39982010 Tree Work - Recommendations. 1x Primary stem exhibiting a large tear at the union - Sectionally dismantle back to the first suitable primary union to reduce the risk of failure while retaining the remaining tree structure where practicable. Works are specified to reduce weight loading and sail area on the affected stem whilst retaining a balanced and structurally appropriate crown form. Area Tree Preservation Order & Conservation Area Justification The proposed works relate to 1x Mature Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) identified as T001. The tree forms a prominent landscape feature, and the proposed works have been carefully specified to retain the tree's overall amenity contribution, natural form, and long-term viability whilst addressing identified structural concerns within the crown structure. Arboricultural justification- One primary stem is exhibiting a significant tear and structural weakness at the union, increasing the likelihood of stem failure under continued wind loading and canopy weight. The proposed reduction and partial dismantling works are therefore considered necessary on arboricultural and safety grounds in order to reduce mechanical stress, weight loading, and sail area acting upon the affected stem which in turn will increase the likelihood of whole stem failure. The proposed works comprise the reduction in height of the affected primary
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AT/2026/0236 Decided
Briary Towers 42 Vicarage Road Torquay TQ2 6HX
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