12 Western Road Torquay TQ1 4RL

1. 24 Nov 2022

   Received by Torbay

2. 30 Nov 2022

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 1 Feb 2023

   Decision issued: Approval

4. 2 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Torbay granted permission on 1 February 2023, 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.

• 34 Trumlands Road Torquay TQ1 4RN

  P/2021/0859 Submitted 21 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  Formation of porch. Conversion of garage to bedroom. Replacement of rear conservatory with kitchen extension.

  Granted Householder Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 27 Western Road Torquay TQ1 4RJ

  AT/2025/0332 Submitted 5 Nov 2025 100 yards away

  G001 Mixed Species - Reduce to 1.5m hedge. Prior to urgent wall repair G002 Mixed species - Reduce to 1.5m hedge (incl T008). Prior to urgent wall repair T001 - Norway Maple. Re-pollard as previously undertaken. ///picked.cages.hooks T002 - Common Lime. Review with regard to structural wall repairs. Weak union. Fell - ///foal.vision.tell T003 - Common Lime - Pollard @ 8m desired reduction reasonable given pruning history. Review with regard to structural wall repairs - ///juror.suffer.ranged T004 Norway Maple - Extensive wall repairs in close proximity likely to render retention unfeasible.- Fell tree. Review with regard to structural wall repairs. T005 - Holm Oak - pollard at 8m. desired and would help alleviate adverse impacts of significant wall repair in proximity on stability. Prior to urgent wall repair.- ///alone.payer.issued T006 - Holm Oak Remove tree to enable effective wall repair to take place. Consider retaining approx 2m of stem. Prior to urgent wall repair. ///lately.bind.crowds T007 -Common Lime - To be pollarded at 8m desired however retention in the event of significant wall repair in close proximity questionable. Prior to urgent wall repair - ///films.worth.dinner T008 - English Yew - Reduce to 1.5m and integrate to hedge prior to urgent wall repair. ///stages.influencing.panel T009 - Common Lime - To be pollarded at 8-9m 91m (above historic pruning point) - ///punt.stones.leader T010 - English Yew - Fell Tree. Prior to urgent wall repair T011 - EnglishYew - Reduce to approx 2m. Prior to urgent wall repair.

  Refused Trees

• Bluebell (formerly Western Rise Rest Home) 27 Western Road Torquay TQ1 4RJ

  AT/2021/0221 Submitted 28 Jun 2021 100 yards away

  3 Trees in this property pose a risk to property and potential persons. The dead tree stump at entrance then the Acer by the first yew as you proceed along the line of trees then another Acer toward the end of the line of trees see cavity adjacent to rough sketch. I intend to fell trees to make them safe. I surveyed with heat scope no bats or birds.

  Decided Trees 3 docs

• 31 Trumlands Road Torquay TQ1 4RN

  P/2023/0212 Submitted 6 Mar 2023 100 yards away

  Variation of Conditions in relation to P/2022/0194 (Conversion of garage and single storey rear extension. (As amended by plans received on 20.06.2022.)) Conditions: P1 - Approved Plans, 02 - Matching Materials. Amendments sought: Revision of plans pertaining to garage, due to construction quality. Pitched roof to replace flat roof on kitchen.

  Granted Amendments Extension 14 docs
  Small domestic

• Earlham 41 Trumlands Road Torquay TQ1 4RN

  P/2024/0627 Submitted 12 Sep 2024 100 yards away

  Conversion and rear extension of double garage to form a pool house and ancillary accommodation.

  Granted Householder Extension 9 docs
  Domestic

• 2C The Forge 2 Western Road Torquay TQ1 4RL

  P/2022/1321 Submitted 8 Dec 2022 100 yards away

  Converting an existing garage into an annex. Increase the pitch of the existing roof, keeping the eaves at the same level.

  Granted Householder 9 docs
  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