Fairlight House 49 Trumlands Road Torquay TQ1 4RB

1. 23 Jul 2021

   Received by Torbay

2. 28 Jul 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 3 Aug 2021

   Decision issued: Works exempt

4. 1 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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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.

• Cote House 60A Trumlands Road Torquay TQ1 4RB

  AT/2025/0260 Submitted 20 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  Copper Beach Tree near entrance to drive on the left hand side of the entrance as you face the house. Tree has grown very large and we have been advised by a tree surgeon that it has signs of fungus on quite a few branches which appear to be consistent with the fungus biscogniauxia nummularia on branches that hang over the road. Therefore the tree could be dangerous in high winds as branches could come off and fall onto the road to hit cars or people. So please can we take the tree down completely.

  Withdrawn Trees

• Hatt House 14 Park Road Torquay TQ1 4QR

  P/2020/1230 Submitted 4 Dec 2020 50 yards away

  Change of Use from supported living to nursing home (part of Hatt House Nursing Home).

  Withdrawn Full applications 14 docs

• Earlham 41 Trumlands Road Torquay TQ1 4RN

  P/2024/0627 Submitted 12 Sep 2024 50 yards away

  Conversion and rear extension of double garage to form a pool house and ancillary accommodation.

  Granted Householder Extension 9 docs
  Domestic

• Hatt House 14 Park Road Torquay TQ1 4QR

  AT/2026/0027 Submitted 20 Jan 2026 100 yards away

  T2 - European Lime (Tilia europaea) Re-pollard tree, Remove ivy and epicormic growth from base to allow proper future inspections T3 - Chinese Fir (Cunninghamia lanceolata)- Fell the four dead stems T4 - Holly (Ilex aquifolium)- Remove minor deadwood T6 - Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa)- Remove hanging branch, Remove deadwood over targets (paths, benches, seating areas) T7 - Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa)- Fell tree while it is still accessible due to advanced decline and structural defects T8 - Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica)- Remove major deadwood

  Granted Trees

• 11 Bradley Park Road Torquay TQ1 4RD

  P/2021/0400 Submitted 6 Apr 2021 100 yards away

  Formation of conservatory with rooflight to rear.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer 9 docs
  Small domestic

• Flat A 37 Park Road Torquay TQ1 4QR

  P/2026/0248 Submitted 17 Apr 2026 100 yards away

  Formation of new external door to southwest elevation.

  Granted Full applications

• AT/2026/0248 Decided

  Holtye Stitchill Road Torquay TQ1 1PZ

  5 Day Notice T1 - Dead pollarded Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) Sectionally dismantle, fell and remove dead tree, leaving the cut stump at a finished height of approximately 1.0 metre abou ground level.

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0245 Awaiting decision

  Flat 1 Kingsbridge Greenway Road Torquay TQ1 4NJ

  T001 - Mature Beech (Fagus sylvatica) Observations: Mature beech with a substantial fungal fruiting body present at the base of the stem, visually consistent with Ganoderma spp. Sounding of the lower stem with a sounding mallet produced a pronounced hollow response extending from the base to approximately 2 m above ground level on the road-facing side, indicating potentially significant internal dysfunction and decay within the lower main stem. The defect is located within the tree?s primary load-bearing region, where the main stem transfers crown loading into the root system. Decay or loss of sound wood in this area is therefore considered structurally significant. The full extent of internal decay and remaining residual wall thickness could not be quantified through ground-based inspection alone. The tree supports a large mature crown and is located immediately adjacent to a public highway, with pedestrians, moving and parked vehicles, and nearby residential properties within the potential failure zone. Recommendation: Dismantle T001 to near ground level. The recommendation is based on the presence of basal fungal decay, the pronounced hollow response extending approximately 2 m up the lower stem, and the location of the defect within the principal load-bearing region of the tree. These findings materially reduce confidence in the tree's long-term structural reliability. Although the tree provides significant local amenity value within the Conservation Area, this is considered outweighed by the extent and structural significance of the identified defects and the potential consequences of whole-tree or basal failure onto the adjacent highway and surrounding targets.

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0246 Awaiting decision

  Coniston Lodge Rowdens Road Torquay TQ2 5AZ

  Tree is Holm oak, see photos. Photo shows tree and then position in red dot to house Application is to thin the tree by 25 to 30 % (crown) and prune to clear overhead utility cables by 1 m . This work is required every couple of years to keep the tree healthy and so as not to interfere with cables to house.

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0242 Granted

  Upton Manor Orchard Upton Manor Road Brixham TQ5 9RB

  5 Day Notice Removal of large dead Spruce tree Removal of dead Cherry tree See Photos

  Received 8 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0214 Granted

  Alta Vista Higher Warberry Road Torquay TQ1 1SD

  Recent emergency approved felling of two older Lime trees in next door neighbour's garden precipitated a check on our own Lime Tree sic. Precautionary Work is requested on Trunk 2 of a large mature Lime Tree in south part of our property. Sketch Plan Lime Tree position refers . The Lime tree has 4 Trunks from ground level - numbering from left to right in provided Photo Lime Tree 1 of 4 Trunk 2. Photo Lime Tree 2 of 4 shows vis discoloration separation of Trunk 2 from Trunk 3. Separation >=12cm August 2026. No previous measurement. Photo Lime Tree 3 of 4 shows southern inclination of Trunk 2 and extended southern branch growth giving increasing weight leverage/imbalance. Photo Lime Tree 4 of 4 shows extent of recent years Beefsteak fungus at base of Trunk 2 - width c 25cms August 2026. Condition of Lime Tree discussed on site with Jamie, Trees in Need who has managed bi-annually maintenance on our trees for c 20 years. Fungal infection currently appears to be on Trunk 2 base but Trunk 2 is closely twinned with Trunk 3 at this level. Trunk 3 is however largely vertical and foliage more balanced and therefore less at longer term risk. So Imminent/emergency danger of Trunk 2 failure not likely but following precautionary action suggested Requested permission for following Action for Trunk 2. Remove all top growth c 6/7 meter level as show in Photo Lime Tree 3 where extended South lateral growth is prominent to provide a largely vertical Trunk with reduced weight /leverage . Continue to monitor Trunk 2 & 3 separation and Fungal growth.

  Received 12 Aug, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Trees