Babbacombe Cliff Beach Road Torquay TQ1 3LY

This site has had 2 applications since 2021: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• AT/2026/0220 Awaiting decision

  Babbacombe Cliff Beach Road Torquay TQ1 3LY

  T004 Holm oak - Previous stem failure at 1m with decay established in remaining stems however appears relatively confined at present; smaller stem weighted towards low use seating area, failure of which considered for risk assessment - Reduce crown height by approx 3m to leave the tree at 15m. T006 Holm oak - Boundary tree; query re: ownership; form indicates history of crown management for clearance etc; adjacent timber framed building within dripline; 1x stem with heavy lean bias towards client property; history of development in close proximity indicates likely root damage; sub-optimal crown density for species and age; stereum species of fungus noted on 1x primary, east aspect - Reduce crown over adjacent property by 3m in lateral spread

  Submitted 18 Aug 2026 Trees

1. 16 Jul 2021

   Received by Torbay

2. 22 Jul 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 13 Sep 2021

   Decision issued: Permitted (Replanting)

4. 8 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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.

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.

• Babbacombe Cliff Beach Road Torquay TQ1 3LY

  AT/2026/0220 Submitted 18 Aug 2026 39m away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~20 Oct

  T004 Holm oak - Previous stem failure at 1m with decay established in remaining stems however appears relatively confined at present; smaller stem weighted towards low use seating area, failure of which considered for risk assessment - Reduce crown height by approx 3m to leave the tree at 15m. T006 Holm oak - Boundary tree; query re: ownership; form indicates history of crown management for clearance etc; adjacent timber framed building within dripline; 1x stem with heavy lean bias towards client property; history of development in close proximity indicates likely root damage; sub-optimal crown density for species and age; stereum species of fungus noted on 1x primary, east aspect - Reduce crown over adjacent property by 3m in lateral spread

  Awaiting decision Trees

• Consented Telecommunications Site Walls Hill Road Car Park Walls Hill Road Babbacombe Torquay TQ1 3SX

  P/2026/0353 Submitted 1 Jun 2026 67m away

  Installation of mast, antennas, dishes, cabinets and all ancillary development.

  Granted Prior approval

• Land At Walls Hill Car Park Walls Hill Road Babbacombe Torquay TQ1 3SX

  P/2024/0781 Submitted 8 Nov 2024 67m away

  Non-Material Amendment to P/2022/0241. Amendments sought: Redesign to allow for concrete pad foundation.

  Refused Amendments

• 63 Babbacombe Downs Road Torquay TQ1 3LP

  P/2023/0099 Submitted 30 Jan 2023 139m away

  Reinstatement of function room and formation of terrace at first floor level.

  Refused Full applications 11 docs

• Former Kingdom Hall Of Jehovahs Witnesses St James Place Torquay TQ1 3LS

  P/2022/1300 Submitted 2 Dec 2022 155m away

  Variation of condition to P/2021/0235 - P1 Plans. Amendment sought: Alterations to external materials. Proposal /description amended 24 January 2023.

  Refused Amendments 28 docs

• Kingdom Hall Of Jehovahs Witnesses St James Place Torquay TQ1 3LS

  P/2021/0235 Submitted 26 Feb 2021 155m away

  Conversion and part demolition of building to form two dwellings. (Resubmission of refused application P/2020/0369) (as amended by plans received 28.04.2021).

  Granted Full applications Demolition 29 docs
  Several homes

• 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.

  16 Jul 2026 Trees
• 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.

  27 Jul 2026 Trees
• 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.

  8 Jul 2026 Trees
• 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

  6 Jul 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0236 Decided

  Briary Towers 42 Vicarage Road Torquay TQ2 6HX

  Fell dead conifer

  3 Sep 2026 Trees