Glenroy Parkhill Road Torquay TQ1 2DT

1. 31 Jan 2023

   Received by Torbay

2. 6 Feb 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 19 Apr 2023

   Decision issued: Refusal

4. 23 Aug 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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• Flat 14 Oakridge Parkhill Road Torquay TQ1 2DX

  AT/2026/0053 Submitted 9 Feb 2026 58m away

  T1 English Oak Quercus robur T1 is growing within close proximity of the building Oakridge Retirement apartments opposite flat 14. T1 has been reduced approx. 6 years ago the re growth has started to become heavily weighted. re growth from pruning cuts has a weaker branch union than natural growth. This is more likely to fail and requires maintenance in order to keep the tree safe. There is a busy footpath and car park below the tree as well as being approx. 2m from the building. I would like to reduce this tree to previous points 30% making cuts on vertical growth of up to 15cm and horizontal growth of up to 10cm. this is shown on pic 1 with a red line.

  Refused Trees

• Portland House Rock End Avenue Torquay TQ1 2DR

  P/2026/0025 Submitted 15 Jan 2026 109m away

  Loft conversion with dormer to rear and inset balcony to front, enlargement of patios to front and rear with an additional patio to rear with installation of glass balustrades and installation of summer house to rear.

  Granted Householder Loft or dormer
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• Portland House Rock End Avenue Torquay TQ1 2DR

  P/2026/0272 Submitted 28 Apr 2026 109m away

  Non-material amendment relating to P/2026/0025. Amendments sought: relocation of kitchen, replacement of windows and patio doors for bi-folding doors to rear, widening of path, relocation of front door and installation of curved retaining wall.

  Granted Amendments Windows or glazing

• Devonshire Hotel Parkhill Road Torquay TQ1 2DY

  AT/2025/0289 Submitted 29 Sep 2025 112m away

  5 Day Notice - T1 Eucalyptus Tree (Daddyhole Road) - Remove T2 Eucalyptus Tree (Twin Stemmed) - Remove Replacement planting We are happy to discuss suitable replacement planting with the LPA and client.

  Granted Trees

• Abbots Dene Parkhill Road Torquay TQ1 2DQ

  AT/2024/0289 Submitted 21 Oct 2024 119m away

  Exception - Emergency works to remove a windblown Oak hanging over a garage.

  Granted Trees

• Park Hill Daddyhole Road Torquay TQ1 2ED

  AT/2021/0232 Submitted 8 Jul 2021 128m away

  We would like to remove these trees x2 Leyland Cypress as part of the ongoing improvements to the garden and the site arboricultural resource these trees have limited value for screening due to loss of lower canopy they are non-native and not in keeping with the character and the immediate landscape. While these are tall trees there long-term position is not sustainable due to the surrounding special constraints.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• AT/2026/0171 Granted

  2 High Grove Sunbury Hill Torquay TQ1 3ED

  Trim branch's back slightly from touching our property and roof space to stop damage and further accidents from happening. Silver Birch Tree Pruning Reduce the branches that are hanging over the roof and gutter. Cut back to appropriate growth points. Tree will be climbed and rigged down. By cutting away from gutters and roof - it should reduce future damage to the property. All work to be carried out by qualified and insured arborists. All waste to be removed responsibly and under license.

  8 Jul 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0216 Granted

  Brantwood Rowdens Road Torquay TQ2 5AZ

  All trees 1-6 to be removed completely, most are not identifiable as they are completely dead. All trees below an approximate height of twelve meters, and we wish to remove them as they are dead. We also want to remove the dead foliage on the slope to the side of the property, and cut back growth to a manageable condition for future maintenance. I have not been able to find specific tree preservation numbers for the trees 1-6 but I understand we are located in a conservation area and have therefor submitted this application.

  13 Aug 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0233 Awaiting decision

  South Ridge Middle Lincombe Road Torquay TQ1 2NE

  T1 - cedar. Reduce the lateral spread/end-loading on 3 x low limbs on the west side of the tree by 2.5m, from 9.5m to 7m.

  28 Aug 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0234 Awaiting decision

  12 Mena Park Close Paignton TQ4 7TA

  T1 Leyland cypress T2 Spruce We would like to fell both these trees, the spruce is cladded in ivy and poor form. The Leyland Cypress is again of poor form and completely over powering this garden. To replace these with Beech trees would make sense.

  28 Aug 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0166 Granted

  3 Roundham Road Paignton Torbay TQ4 6EZ

  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

  30 Jun 2026 Trees