Planning application
11 St Ives Court Furzehill Road Torquay TQ1 3JG
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
T2 Lawson cypress this is not covered by a TPO area but is covered under a conservation area this has been planted to close to the bin store and as it grows will make using this area difficult so removing whilst it is small is the easiest option T3 conifer tree growing close to building dominating the small garden area outside of the main doors this is covered under a conservation area
As published by the council, reference AT/2021/0275
Application record
- Reference
- AT/2021/0275
- Type
- Works To Tree Within CA
- Status
- Registered
- Received
- 3 Aug 2021
- Validated
- 3 Aug 2021
- Ward
- Ellacombe
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- TQ1 3JG
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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3 Aug 2021
Received by Torbay
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1 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 28 September 2021, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Torbay took a median of 61 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Topp Tree Care Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Newton Abbot
Active · incorporated 2025 · Newton Abbot
35 applications on PlanIndex · across 2 councils · 54% granted
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
3 documents on file for this application
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This application is with Torbay for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Torbay decided tree works applications in a median of 49 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
About tree works applications
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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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St Ives Court Furzehill Road Torquay TQ1 3JG
We would request an exemption notice as agreed to dismantle the large pine tree which has undergone failure
Granted Trees 5 docs -
St Ives Court Furzehill Road Torquay TQ1 3JG
5 Day Notice - Pine (Pinus Sp.) - Dead & Dangerous. Full dismantle and removal of the tree on grounds of safety. Please see photo.
Granted Trees -
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.
Refused Trees -
Wilnecote Lodge Furzehill Road Torquay TQ1 3JG
T007 - Tag 0048 - Turkey Oak - Reduce crown height of tree by 2-3m; reduce south aspect of crown over Ash Hill Road by approx. 2m, to suitable subsidiary growth points. Client ref. 009; previous pruning to remove large diameter primary limbs over Ash Hill Road with 4 wounds noted, exposed dysfunctional sapwood; likely increased internal stress and potential crack formation in primary limb at 8m, south aspect as indicated by rapid rib formation; failure of this limb informs risk assessment, likely onto parked vehicle.
Granted Trees -
Flat 5 Wilnecote Lodge Furzehill Road Torquay TQ1 3JG
Yew trees at the left of the property adjoining Wilnecote Lodge and Ash Hill Road. We wish to trim around 2 metres off the top as they have become very tall. They are within the conservation area 1977.02 as specified on the plan.
Refused Trees 5 docs -
Devon Probation Service Thurlow House 35 Thurlow Road Torquay TQ1 3EQ
80% historically approved · decision due ~9 Dec
Reduce the tree by half and reduce the remaining crown by 2 meters
Awaiting decision Trees 2 docs
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AT/2026/0245 Awaiting decision
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AT/2026/0246 Awaiting decision
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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.