Greenhill Seaway Lane Torquay TQ2 6PW

This site has had 3 applications since 2021: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• P/2021/0718 Granted

  Greenhill Seaway Lane Torquay TQ2 6PW

  Conversion of existing lower ground floor to form habitable rooms to include alterations to windows & doors. Removal of external staircase & formation of bridge to garden at 1st floor level to South elevation.

  Decided 16 Sep 2021 Householder
• AT/2021/0175 Granted

  Greenhill Seaway Lane Torquay TQ2 6PW

  On behalf of our Clients the owners of the above property we would request that this email and the attachments be considered as six weeks' notice before carrying out work on the identified tree which is located in a conservation area but is not the subject of a TPO.

  Decided 11 Aug 2021 Trees

1. 18 Aug 2021

   Received by Torbay

2. 30 Sep 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 1 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 25 November 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.

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.

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.

• Greenhill Seaway Lane Torquay TQ2 6PW

  AT/2021/0175 Submitted 10 May 2021 50 yards away

  On behalf of our Clients the owners of the above property we would request that this email and the attachments be considered as six weeks' notice before carrying out work on the identified tree which is located in a conservation area but is not the subject of a TPO.

  Granted Trees 1 doc

• Greenhill Seaway Lane Torquay TQ2 6PW

  P/2021/0718 Submitted 14 Jun 2021 50 yards away

  Conversion of existing lower ground floor to form habitable rooms to include alterations to windows & doors. Removal of external staircase & formation of bridge to garden at 1st floor level to South elevation.

  Granted Householder Windows or glazing 16 docs
  Domestic

• Rawlyn House Hotel Rawlyn Road Torquay TQ2 6PL

  AT/2024/0250 Submitted 20 Sep 2024 100 yards away

  G1 - 2 x red cedar, 1 holly - Fell G2 - 2 x pittosporum - Fell G3 - 1 ash, 1 sycamore - fell (ash has signs of die back) I am applying to fell these 3 groups of trees. I've included relevant letter and photos which my client received from Torbay Council

  Refused Trees 4 docs

• Chelston Tower Mews Rawlyn Road Torquay TQ2 6PQ

  AT/2024/0172 Submitted 1 Jul 2024 100 yards away

  T1- Holm Oak- framework pollard an application submitted in 2023 was refused for the removal of T1 and replanting in a more suitable position. T1 is a semi mature Holm Oak tree that completely covers the path at the property. this property is communal grounds and the client has a responsibility to keep the grounds safe for his tenants to use the garden area, unfortunately the leaves and droppings from the tree are causing a significant health and safety risk to tenants using the path because the path is becoming very shaded and slippery when leaf fall occurs. my client would like to resolve this issue by carry out a framework pollard and then managing the tree cyclically every 3 years by repollarding this still keeps the benefit of the tree but allows him to keep his tenants safe. the tree is currently 12 meters in height and 8 meters in spread we wish to pollard to 10 meters in height and 6 meters in spread the tree does not hold significant value within the landscape and the sight has various other large trees that contribute to the landscape so the proposed works would not negatively impact the landscape in any way but would allow the various site users to remain safe when using the garden path.

  Granted Trees

• Mayfield Meadow Road Torquay TQ2 6PR

  AT/2024/0274 Submitted 7 Oct 2024 100 yards away

  T1 is a mature Monterey Pine (pinus radiata) which is growing adjacent to the boundary between Thornhill Cottage and Mayfield. The tree trunk is within the garden of Thornhill Cottage but the crown overhangs both the gardens of Mayfield and Thornhill Cottage, as seen on the attached plan. Branch unions appear good and the parts of the main stem which could be inspected from Mayfield appear sound. However, one large large lower limb has suffered a compression failure in storm force winds, and there is a fracture across it and associated cavity which is ~25 cm deep. An aerial inspection confirmed the extent of the split. It is proposed to remove this branch (back to the main stem) to remove risk of branch failure in further high winds. In addition, there is evidence of decline and shoot dieback in parts of the crown, and the tree regularly sheds cones into Mayfield's garden during hot or windy conditions. It is proposed to remove crown deadwood, pruning each dead branch back to a healthy growing point, and to remove cones where these are attached poorly and at risk of falling onto people or property underneath causing injury or death. This tree has suffered previous cracks and splits in large branches and has had previous remedial works carried out. This sensitive intervention now continues work to ensure that this tree which is of significance in the conservation area landscape can continue to be enjoyed safely in the winter to come.

  Granted Trees

• Thornhill Brake Seaway Lane Torquay TQ2 6PW

  AT/2019/0299 Submitted 5 Nov 2019 100 yards away

  Just to let you know I'm going to remove a fallen tree during recent severe weather conditions at Thornhill Brake, Seaway Lane, TQ2 6PW, please see attachment with photos

  Decided Trees 6 docs

• 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.

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Trees
• 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.

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Trees
• 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.

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Trees
• 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

  Received 8 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Trees
• 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.

  Received 12 Aug, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Trees