Planning application
The Pines 78 St Marychurch Road Torquay TQ1 3HG
Works: Trees
Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.
Proposal
Undertake deadwooding and remove a failed limb from a Sweet Chestnut
As published by the council, reference AT/2021/0276
Application record
- Reference
- AT/2021/0276
- Type
- Works To Tree-Dead And Dangerous
- Status
- Permitted
- Decision
- Works exempt
- Received
- 4 Aug 2021
- Validated
- 5 Aug 2021
- Decided
- 5 Aug 2021
- Ward
- St Marychurch
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- TQ1 3HG
Site history
Applications at this address on the Torbay register
This site has had 2 applications since 2021: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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AT/2025/0272 Granted
The Pines 78 St Marychurch Road Torquay TQ1 3HG
T010 - Aspen - section fell to ground level.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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4 Aug 2021
Received by Torbay
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5 Aug 2021
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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5 Aug 2021
Decision issued: Works exempt
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1 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Devon Tree Services Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Torquay
Active · incorporated 2013 · Torquay
153 applications on PlanIndex · across 10 councils · 85% granted
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
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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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The Pines 78 St Marychurch Road Torquay TQ1 3HG
T010 - Aspen - section fell to ground level.
Granted Trees -
Flat 1 Locksley Grange 74 St Marychurch Road Torquay TQ1 3HX
To crown lift one side of cedar tree that if over an adjoining property to balance the tree up as the Lockley grange side of the tree has lost a limb in the past this will also reduce the weight of the retaining wall. The conifer - T04342 we are looking to crown lift approx 5m to balance the lower part of the tree up as a limb on locksley grange side blew out several years ago. There is a limb overhanging the neighbours property which we would like to remove back to the secondary limb. Approx 300mm. All other branches cuts no greater than 75mm. The lime, horse chestnut and bay behind the garages to crown light/hedge cut approx 2m about the ridge of the garages. Cuts no greater than 50mm. The conifer T04342 - same as T04342. This will also reduce the weight over the retaining wall.
Granted Trees 12 docs -
29 Studley Road Torquay TQ1 3JN
Construction of annexe to replace garage to rear.
Granted Householder 10 docsDomestic -
Flat 1 Ryan Place 62 St Marychurch Road Torquay TQ1 3HG
T13 Lime Dismantle and fell close to ground level. All works to be carried out in accordance with BS 3998:2010 Tree Work ? Recommendations. Remove all cut material from site and return to a Teign Trees depot for recycling, leaving the area safe, clean and tidy.
Granted Trees -
19 Shirburn Road Torquay TQ1 3JL
Formation of parking space to front (part-retrospective).
Refused HouseholderDomestic -
118 Forest Road Torquay TQ1 4JY
Formation of loft conversion within roof space.
Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer
Other tree works applications
In Torbay
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.