15 St Marychurch Road Torquay TQ1 3HY

1. 14 Dec 2022

   Received by Torbay

2. 20 Dec 2022

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 8 Mar 2023

   Decision issued: Approval

4. 1 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Torbay granted permission on 8 March 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.

• 22 Ash Hill Road Torquay TQ1 3HZ

  P/2022/1195 Submitted 1 Nov 2022 50 yards away

  Demolition and reinstatement of conservatory. Repair works to kitchen and lounge areas (please see accompanying P/2022/1194)

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Demolition 17 docs

• 22 Ash Hill Road Torquay TQ1 3HZ

  P/2022/1194 Submitted 1 Nov 2022 50 yards away

  Demolition and reinstatement of conservatory (please see accompanying P/2022/1195).

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition 17 docs
  Small domestic

• 26 St Marychurch Road Torquay TQ1 3HY

  AT/2024/0284 Submitted 16 Oct 2024 50 yards away

  T1 Pittosporum. Crown reduction to 2 metres. Excessive shading and close to house T2 Conifer. Remove tree. Excessive shading too close to house T3 Holm Oak. Crown reduction to 2 metres. Excessive shading T4 Conifer. Crown reduction to 3 metres. Excessive shading T5, T6, T7, T8 Holm Oak. Crown reduction to 2 metres. Excessive shading T9 Pear tree. Removal as it is diseased on trunk T10, T11, T12, T13, T14, T15 Beech hedging. Reduce crown to 2.5 metres. Excessive shading

  Granted Trees

• House 1 Thurlow Road Torquay TQ1 3DZ

  AT/2021/0226 Submitted 2 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  H1. Mixed hedge. Reduce mixed hedge to previous cuts to a standing height of approx 2m G1. 2 x Holm Oaks & 1 x Pittiosporum to be sectioned felled to 1ft stumps

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• Ash Hill House 10 Ash Hill Road Torquay TQ1 3HZ

  P/2021/0506 Submitted 28 Apr 2021 100 yards away

  Alterations to outbuilding (including demolition, alterations to windows and parapet) & change of use from ancillary office to ancillary residential accommodation.

  Granted Householder Demolition Windows or glazing 23 docs
  Small domestic

• Ash Hill House 10 Ash Hill Road Torquay TQ1 3HZ

  P/2021/0507 Submitted 28 Apr 2021 100 yards away

  Alterations to outbuilding (including demolition, alterations to windows, FF layout and parapet)

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Demolition Windows or glazing 22 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