329 Babbacombe Road Torquay TQ1 3TB

1. 28 Jul 2021

   Received by Torbay

2. 3 Aug 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 6 Aug 2021

   Decision issued: Works exempt

4. 5 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council has decided this application; the published outcome sits in the record above and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail, including any conditions.

If permission was granted, work must normally begin within three years of the decision. If it was refused, the applicant can appeal within the statutory time limit or submit a revised scheme.

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.

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• 333 Babbacombe Road Torquay TQ1 3TB

  AT/2019/0320 Submitted 20 Nov 2019 44m away

  Application to fell mature Ash on 21st November 2019 subject to TPO 1973.13 due to the large split in the main trunk.

  Decided Trees 5 docs

• 339 Babbacombe Road Torquay TQ1 3TB

  AT/2026/0042 Submitted 30 Jan 2026 92m away

  T1 & T2 - Ash: Fell to near ground level. The trees are showing symptoms consistent with Ash Dieback, including reduced leaf coverage during the summer months and the presence of deadwood within the crown. The condition is expected to progressively decline as a result of the disease, with recovery considered unlikely. T3 - Mimosa: Fell to near ground level. The tree is exhibiting heavy dieback throughout the crown and poor leaf coverage, indicating significant decline and limited potential for recovery. It is proposed that the removals be mitigated by replacement planting with appropriate tree species, either on site or within the immediate vicinity, to maintain long-term tree cover and visual amenity. Details of species, size, and planting location can be agreed with the Local Planning Authority. Note: T1 and T2 is under shared ownership of the applicant and their neighbours, Georgian Court, and located on the Georgian Court side of the boundary. T3 is located in the garden of 339 Babbacombe Road.

  Refused Trees

• Georgian Court Babbacombe Road Torquay TQ1 3TF

  AT/2026/0059 Submitted 18 Feb 2026 122m away

  T1 - Ash: Pollard at approximately 5m above ground level. Reason for works: The tree is showing symptoms consistent with Ash Dieback. The condition is expected to progressively decline as a result of the disease, with recovery considered unlikely. Suggested pollard at approx. 5m with a 5-year re-pollarding management cycle.

  Refused Trees

• 23 Lydwell Road Torquay TQ1 1SN

  P/2025/0650 Submitted 10 Oct 2025 129m away

  Demolition of raised timber deck and construction of single-storey extension to rear with roof terrace over. Construction of external swimming pool and associated landscaping works.

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition
  Small domestic

• Palace Hotel Babbacombe Road Torquay TQ1 3TG

  AT/2024/0262 Submitted 30 Sep 2024 130m away

  see photo of 2x Sycamore trees we would like to dismantle. These are covered by Area TPO 1973.015. At the Palace Hotel, Torquay. W3W// back.badge.leans

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 23 Lydwell Road Torquay TQ1 1SN

  P/2021/0667 Submitted 1 Jun 2021 134m away

  Formation of dormerr with balcony and raised deck on rear( North East ) elevation Single storey side extension.

  Granted Householder Extension 18 docs
  Small domestic

• 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