Winterbourne 421 Babbacombe Road Torquay TQ1 2QG

1. 27 Jul 2021

   Received by Torbay

2. 3 Aug 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 29 Sep 2021

   Decision issued: Part allowed/part refused

4. 2 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Torbay refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. 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.

• Kinbrae Middle Warberry Road Torquay TQ1 1RN

  P/2021/0827 Submitted 13 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  Extension to single storey store to form double storey extension. Alterations to form ground floor store and garden room. First floor to form ensuite.

  Granted Householder Extension 15 docs
  Small domestic

• Kalinga (flat) Ellesmere Road Torquay TQ1 2QH

  P/2021/0452 Submitted 22 Mar 2021 50 yards away

  Replace centre sash window with french doors, and construction of three steps from doors to existing terrace.

  Refused Full applications Windows or glazing 12 docs

• 9 Ilsham Road Torquay TQ1 2JG

  P/2023/0164 Submitted 14 Feb 2023 150 yards away

  Proposed new accommodation at rear of property.

  Refused Full applications 17 docs

• 1 Wellswood Park Torquay TQ1 2QB

  AT/2025/0265 Submitted 27 Aug 2025 150 yards away

  Small willow tree growing 2 meters from my utility room. The utility room has subsided and is built on clay soil. Willows have extensive roots and are thirsty trees so it is likely to be a factor in the subsidence. I would like to remove this tree.

  Granted Trees

• Morningside Barrington Road Torquay TQ1 2QJ

  AT/2024/0326 Submitted 29 Nov 2024 150 yards away

  I have been informed by a friend that a tree had fallen into the grounds of Morningside, Barrington Road,Torquay in Sundays storm. I have taken pictures that I've attached and request instruction to make it safe for them. It's approximately 450mm in diameter at the base

  Granted Trees

• Newburn Middle Warberry Road Torquay TQ1 1RN

  AT/2023/0018 Submitted 26 Jan 2023 150 yards away

  G1 - Row of Holm Oak (Quercus Ilex) - Crown reduce on all sides by 1.5m and Crown Lift over road/path to a height of 5m from Ground Level T1 - Laurel - Coppice to a height of 3ft from ground level G2 - Row of Holm Oak (Quercus Ilex) - crown reduce in height and lateral spread on all sides by 1.5m and crown lift over road to a height of 5m

  Granted Trees 13 docs

• AT/2026/0184 Granted

  18A Mead Road Torquay TQ2 6TF

  Crown lift secondary branch growth only up to approximately 4.5m from ground level to achieve the required vertical clearance above the driveway and neighbours. Crown thin overall leaf bearing twig structure by 10 percent. This will also help with canopy crowding and avoid other trees rubbing against each other. Remove all major dead wood from crown All trees are Fagus Sylvatica (Mature Beech) This work has been previously accepted in 2023, application submitted by Devon Tree Services and works were completed by them as well.

  Received 22 Jul, published by the council 12 Aug 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0270 Awaiting decision

  Flat 1 Greenwood Torwood Gardens Road Torquay TQ1 1EQ

  T1 Mimosa Proposed works: Fell Mature Mimosa situated within a confined residential garden in a Conservation Area, immediately adjacent to a masonry boundary wall and nearby buildings. The presence of Ganoderma fruiting bodies at the base of the tree indicates a potential wood-decay infection. The tree also exhibits an irregular crown with apparent dieback and is growing within a severely restricted environment. Its proximity to residential property, garden areas and the public highway increases the potential consequences of structural failure. Felling is proposed on the grounds of suspected basal decay, apparent crown deterioration and the tree's restricted location.

  Received 25 Sep, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0271 Awaiting decision

  8 Cecil Avenue Paignton TQ3 1LW

  T1 - Holm Oak Recommended works: Establish a pollard framework by removing the three substantial lateral branches at the positions indicated by the red markings in Photograph 3. The proposed works are intended to reduce the extensive lateral crown and associated mechanical loading from the tree's pronounced lean, while retaining the tree. Cyclical management: Following establishment, implement a seven-year cyclical pollarding regime to manage regrowth, control crown size, and limit excessive loading on the retained framework. Inspect the developing pollard heads periodically, particularly during the initial establishment period, to assess shoot attachment, structural condition and physiological response. All works should be undertaken in accordance with BS 3998:2010, subject to confirmation that the proposed cutting positions and degree of crown removal are appropriate following an on-site assessment. The seven-year interval is the proposed management objective and should be reviewed based on the tree's regrowth and structural condition.

  Received 25 Sep, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0269 Awaiting decision

  8 Ben Venue Close Torquay TQ1 1RX

  T1 - Western Red Cedar Proposed works: Fell Reason for works T1 is an established Western red cedar growing in exceptionally close proximity to an existing stone boundary wall. Photographic evidence indicates that the lower stem is in direct contact with the masonry, creating a physical conflict between the tree and the structure. Continued radial growth of the stem could exert further pressure on the wall, resulting in progressive displacement and deterioration of the masonry. The close relationship between the stem and the wall also restricts access for inspection, maintenance and necessary repairs. The tree's position presents a long-term management conflict. Crown reduction would not resolve the fundamental issue at the base of the tree, as it would not prevent continued radial stem growth. Felling is recommended as a permanent way to resolve the physical conflict between the tree and the boundary wall, prevent further interference from stem growth, and facilitate any necessary structural repairs. This recommendation is based primarily on the tree's unsuitable position relative to the existing structure and the limited practical options for a sustainable long-term solution. Based on its apparent size and maturity, it is possible that the tree was planted after the original Tree Preservation Order (TPO) was established.

  Received 25 Sep, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0204 Granted

  Flat 1 Vernon Court Warren Road Torquay TQ2 5TR

  Holm Oak 12m Tall 50cm diameter (Already have approved plan for other three trees on site, scope to mirror that) Crown mai fence works requested to cut back to previous pruning points, not as far as original pollard but to the secondary pollard points, this has been noted on tree inspectors recent visit looking at other trees on site. This tree was not included in the original request due to a miscommunication between owner and agent. Plan to reduce radial spread down from 9m to 7m roughly removing 1.5-2m of regrowth.

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 12 Aug 2026 Trees