Kents Cavern Ltd Ilsham Road Torquay TQ1 2JF

1. 4 Jan 2023

   Received by Torbay

2. 9 Jan 2023

   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.

• 89 Ilsham Road Torquay TQ1 2JF

  P/2021/0272 Submitted 8 Mar 2021 18m away

  Reversion of two cottages adjoining visitor centre back to residential use. Replacement of uPVC glazing with timber windows. Removal of timber cladding on front elevation.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 25 docs

• Cleve Court Cleve Terrace Torquay Devon TQ1 2NS

  AT/2011/0143 Submitted 27 Jul 2011 25m away

  T1: Ash- Remove

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• Tormohun Cottage Kents Road Torquay TQ1 2NN

  P/2021/0799 Submitted 2 Jul 2021 59m away

  Formation of replacement porch to South West elevation.

  Granted Householder Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• Two Bays Riversdale Villa Kents Road Torquay TQ1 2EN

  AT/2021/0220 Submitted 28 Jun 2021 72m away

  Poplar tree in neighbouring property overhangs our property. Requires pruning back to at least the property line.

  Refused Trees 8 docs

• 65 Ilsham Road Torquay TQ1 2JF

  AT/2025/0281 Submitted 22 Sep 2025 92m away

  T1: Palm - Fell to near ground level. Tree has significantly outgrown its position and the upper crown is substantially blocking light from reaching through the upstairs window of the property. Its also within close proximity to the building. Palm to replaced/replanted with a tree of the same species within the same location.

  Granted Trees

• 97 Ilsham Road Torquay TQ1 2JD

  AT/2023/0010 Submitted 16 Jan 2023 95m away

  Norway Spruce - See accompanying document

  Refused Trees 5 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.

  15 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.

  10 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.

  10 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

  8 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.

  12 Aug 2026 Trees