Broadwaters Bascombe Road Brixham TQ5 0JX

1. 8 Oct 2022

   Received by Torbay

2. 14 Dec 2022

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 8 Feb 2023

   Decision issued: Refusal

4. 2 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.

Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.

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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• Orchard House Bascombe Road Brixham TQ5 0JX

  P/2025/0589 Submitted 17 Sep 2025 86m away

  Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of replacement dwelling, detached garage with parking, landscaping and associated works.

  Granted Full applications Demolition
  Domestic

• 9 Broadsands Road Paignton TQ4 6JX

  P/2021/0785 Submitted 29 Jun 2021 145m away

  Formation of roof extension with dormers to South East & North West elevation. Formation of decking with balcony to rear. (Revised plans received 20.01.2022)

  Withdrawn Householder Extension Loft or dormer 16 docs
  Domestic

• 8 Tor Close Paignton TQ4 6LB

  P/2021/0671 Submitted 1 Jun 2021 167m away

  Formation of two storey extension to side.

  Granted Householder Extension 17 docs
  Domestic

• 3 Warborough Road Brixham Devon TQ5 0JY

  P/2011/0025 Submitted 13 Jan 2011 180m away

  Demolition of attached garage and formation of single storey extentions to front and rear; formation of new detached double garage and workshop.

  Withdrawn Householder Demolition 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 24 Tor Close Paignton TQ4 6LB

  P/2026/0285 Submitted 30 Apr 2026 202m away

  Conversion of garage, first floor side extension over existing garage, construction of single storey rear extension, solar panels to the rear and changes to fenestration.

  Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing
  Small domestic

• Greenhaze 25 Warborough Road Brixham TQ5 0JY

  AT/2026/0040 Submitted 29 Jan 2026 219m away

  Requesting cyclical permission to re-pollard T1 Lime and G1 group of 12 Holme Oaks. Prior to having TPO's placed on them recently, these trees have been historically managed by pollarding, which kept them healthy and safe while encouraging new growth from the existing pollard points. Requesting cyclical permission to re-reduce G2 Field Maples - again these have been historically managed in this way to maintain the condition of the trees. Requesting cyclical permission to re-reduce T2 Sycamore - this has also been historically managed in this way to maintain its condition. Fell T3 and T4 due to dieback in the crown. These Pines are in close proximity to high value/risk targets in terms of property and public footpaths.

  Granted Trees

• AT/2026/0177 Granted

  Rowcroft Hospice Ellas Gardens Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS

  All relevant photos included in report. T009 -Scots pine - In striking distance of service road, tree is dead. - Fell tree T10 - Common ash - Tree is on edge of service road, growing out of bank. Tree is entirely dead and in striking distance of road. - Fell tree T015 - Generally good health. No funding or cavities at the base. No obvious signs of decay in main stem. Four large hanging limbs directly over the footpath on the south side of canopy at 15m - Remove hanging and snapped limbs over footpath T020 - Tree is situated in maintained lawn with circular bench around base. Tree is in generally good health. One snapped large limb at 13m on eastern side of the canopy, in striking distance of bench area. - Remove snapped limb at 13m on eastern side of canopy. T028 - Tree is situated on edge of entrance road, in striking distance of third party property and road. No cavities or fungal fruiting bodies found at base. No evidence of decay. Tree appears to be in good health. Moderate deadwood in canopy over road. One large hanging branch directly over road at 11m on eastern side. - Remove hanging limb over road.

  16 Jul 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0194 Decided

  Cedars House Cedars Road Torquay TQ1 1SB

  T1 remove epicormic growth on main stem up to height of adjacent wall (2m) T2 pollard at 4.5m.

  27 Jul 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0170 Refused

  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.

  8 Jul 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0169 Granted

  Norton Lea Solsbro Road Torquay TQ2 6PF

  T001 - 1x Mature Holm Oak Reduce the height of 1x Primary stem by approximately 6.0 metres, leaving a final height of the stem at approximately 12 metres. Radial crown spread to remain un-affected at all compass points. All works shall retain the tree's main framework and natural form, maintaining a high proportion of the foliage-bearing structure. All final pruning cuts shall be made at suitable growth points in accordance with BS 3998:2010 Tree Work - Recommendations. Individual pruning wounds shall not exceed 100 mm in diameter & pruning cuts made at suitable growth points in accordance with BS 39982010 Tree Work - Recommendations. 1x Primary stem exhibiting a large tear at the union - Sectionally dismantle back to the first suitable primary union to reduce the risk of failure while retaining the remaining tree structure where practicable. Works are specified to reduce weight loading and sail area on the affected stem whilst retaining a balanced and structurally appropriate crown form. Area Tree Preservation Order & Conservation Area Justification The proposed works relate to 1x Mature Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) identified as T001. The tree forms a prominent landscape feature, and the proposed works have been carefully specified to retain the tree's overall amenity contribution, natural form, and long-term viability whilst addressing identified structural concerns within the crown structure. Arboricultural justification- One primary stem is exhibiting a significant tear and structural weakness at the union, increasing the likelihood of stem failure under continued wind loading and canopy weight. The proposed reduction and partial dismantling works are therefore considered necessary on arboricultural and safety grounds in order to reduce mechanical stress, weight loading, and sail area acting upon the affected stem which in turn will increase the likelihood of whole stem failure. The proposed works comprise the reduction in height of the affected primary

  6 Jul 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0236 Decided

  Briary Towers 42 Vicarage Road Torquay TQ2 6HX

  Fell dead conifer

  3 Sep 2026 Trees