Fair Lawn Lincombe Drive Torquay TQ1 2HG

1. 3 Aug 2021

   Received by Torbay

2. 9 Aug 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 5 Oct 2021

   Decision issued: Approval

4. 2 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Torbay granted permission on 5 October 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.

• The Spinney Lincombe Drive Torquay TQ1 2HH

  P/2026/0227 Submitted 8 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Alterations and improvements to include reconfiguration of access steps, enlargement of terrace to front, installation of storm porch to side, changes to fenestration, enlargement of dormers to front, side and rear, and formation of gated entrance.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1
  Small domestic

• High View Lincombe Drive Torquay TQ1 2HH

  AT/2023/0003 Submitted 4 Jan 2023 50 yards away

  Eighteen hornbeam and field maples. Height reduction of up to 5 meters back to old pruning wounds to re-shape back into the previously maintained hedge. Improving light into the garden for both connected properties and maintaining the amenity value of the trees. All work is to be carried out to BS3998. Permission to prune on a two-yearly basis is also requested. The area comes under TPO Ref 1972.010.

  Withdrawn Trees 4 docs

• 14 Oxlea Road Torquay TQ1 2HF

  P/2021/0648 Submitted 10 May 2021 150 yards away

  Formation of balcony extension to rear & installation of patio door to replace existing window.

  Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing 6 docs
  Domestic

• 25 Oxlea Road Torquay TQ1 2HF

  AT/2026/0251 Submitted 16 Sep 2026 200 yards away

  5 Day Notice Fell dead Silver Birch tree

  Granted Trees

• 15 Oxlea Road Torquay TQ1 2HF

  P/2026/0014 Submitted 13 Jan 2026 200 yards away

  Formation of first-floor front (S) and side (E) balcony, removal of existing rooflight to front (S) and construction of a pitched gable dormer with French doors and second-floor balcony (S), changes to fenestration with associated internal alterations.

  Granted Householder Loft or dormer Windows or glazing
  Domestic

• 38 Oxlea Road Torquay TQ1 2HF

  P/2023/0264 Submitted 23 Mar 2023 200 yards away

  Non Material Amendments relating to application P/2019/1292. Amendments sought: Ground floor - wc/utility reinstated in former/as existing location, cloaks and stairs relocated within previously consented footprint of single storey extension. First Floor - study and bathroom locations amended within existing house. First floor to second floor staircase relocated internally, minor amendments to first floor partitions to include bed 3 en-suite/dressing room. Bed 2 ensuite omitted. Second floor - new relocated internal staircase access, master bedroom ensuite, dressing room and balcony handed within formed second floor level. Externally - Front entrance door and glazing amended together with elevational treatment to single storey projection. Amendments to first floor bathroom window. Stairwell projection amended in location and reduced width. Glazed roof lights omitted and replaced with Velux roof light. Roof finish amended to slate and two small Velux roof lights added to rear elevation.

  Granted Amendments Extension Loft or dormer +1 16 docs
  Small domestic

• 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