27 St Andrews Road Paignton TQ4 6HA

1. 14 Dec 2022

   Received by Torbay

2. 20 Dec 2022

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 1 Feb 2023

   Decision issued: Tree - Conservation area no objections

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.

• 24 St Andrews Road Paignton TQ4 6HA

  AT/2021/0199 Submitted 26 May 2021 50 yards away

  Work on 3 x Montgomery Pines T1-T2-T3 Using a MEWP and climbing systems they will remove 5ft of ivy from each tree. They will also remove and over hanging pines into the carpark area

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 3 Roundham Road Paignton Torbay TQ4 6EZ

  AT/2026/0166 Submitted 30 Jun 2026 100 yards away

  Oak T 1 - Reduce lateral crown spread over the roof by up to 1. 1.5m, targeting only branches encroaching towards the property. Works to follow BS 3998: 2010 principles: retain natural form, prune back to suitable secondary growth, avoid creating large wounds, and maintain a balanced crown shape. The crown is in direct contact with the roofline, causing abrasion, debris accumulation, and increased maintenance needs. A modest reduction restores safe clearance while retaining the tree's amenity value. Oak T 2 and T 3 - Pollard the tree at an appropriate height to manage structural decline associated with Ganoderma. Retain a stable framework of sound scaffold branches; cuts to be made at suitable points to allow future cyclical management. All works to follow BS 3998: 2010 and be proportionate to the tree's condition and location. The tree shows signs consistent with Ganoderma decay, reducing structural reliability. Pollarding is a recognised BS 3998 management option for declining trees where retention is desirable but full crown load is no longer appropriate. This approach prolongs safe retention, reduces risk, and avoids premature removal. Cedar T 4 - Remove deadwood =40mm diameter and any unstable smaller deadwood throughout the crown. Deadwood is present in the crown, posing a risk to the garden and adjacent access areas. Beech G 1 - Lift branches over the road to a minimum height of 5.2m (standard UK highway clearance for vehicle routes). Lift branches over the pavement to a minimum height of 2.1m (standard pedestrian clearance). Where applicable, lift branches over cycleways to 2.5?m. Remove or shorten only those branches that obstruct safe passage or visibility, in accordance with Highways Act 1980 s 154. Pruning to follow BS 3998: 2010 prune to suitable secondary growth points, avoid excessive thinning, and retain group structure. The Beech group is producing low lateral growth that obstructs the public highway, affecting safe pedestrian and vehicle move

  Granted Trees

• Flat 1 Roundham House 22 Belle Vue Road Paignton TQ4 6ER

  AT/2026/0228 Submitted 20 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  80% historically approved · decision due ~9 Nov

  T009 - Mixed broadleaf group: Crown lift the highway-facing canopy to achieve 5.2 metres vertical clearance above the public highway. The group principally comprises beech, sycamore and common lime, with bay and cherry laurel beneath. The low canopy and leaning understorey stems are obstructing highway clearance and show evidence of previous vehicle strikes. The work is required to resolve existing vehicle conflicts and provide safe, sustainable clearance. Pruning will be limited to the minimum necessary, retain the trees' natural form and leave no avoidable large wounds. All operations will comply with BS 3998:2010 -Tree Work: Recommendations, subject to checks for nesting birds, bats and other protected species. Planning note: The survey identifies TPO reference 1974.014, but states that T001 and T009 appear not to be included within that TPO. The whole site is within the Roundham and Paignton Harbour Conservation Area, so the council should confirm whether this should be submitted as a TPO application or a Section 211 conservation-area notice.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 7 Roundham Road Paignton Torbay TQ4 6EZ

  AT/2025/0342 Submitted 14 Nov 2025 100 yards away

  T1 - Dead Sycamore Tree - Situated on a raised bank - The tree is completely moribund and covered in Ivy. The tree has the potential to fail at the base and block the driveway. Please accept this as a 5 day notice with intent to fell the dead tree.

  Granted Trees

• The Lawn 32 St Andrews Road Paignton TQ4 6HA

  P/2021/0453 Submitted 23 Mar 2021 100 yards away

  Extension to existing extension on unit 6. Installation of dormer extension to west elevation on unit 5. External alterations to building, including window replacements.

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 18 docs

• Hillside 5 Roundham Road Paignton Torbay TQ4 6EZ

  AT/2019/0296 Submitted 1 Nov 2019 100 yards away

  Just let you know I'm going to remove a dead fallen tree At Hillside 5 Roundham Road TQ4 6EZ, please see attachment with photos.

  Decided Trees 6 docs

• 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