Glenroy Parkhill Road Torquay TQ1 2DT

This site has had 2 applications since 2023: 1 approved, 1 refused.

• AT/2024/0308 Granted

  Glenroy Parkhill Road Torquay TQ1 2DT

  T1. English oak, Quercus robur. T1 is growing in the garden of Glenroy as shown on map. It has been in bad health for a number of years now shedding leaves early, and signs of crown thinning, despite a hard reduction a few years ago. This year has put out fruiting bodies for Meripilus Giganteus. these can be seen it pictures although they have turned black. there is also severe decay in the stem of the tree from ground level to about 2 metres. this cavity creating a weak point in the tree making it likely to fail. this can also be seen in pictures. I propose to dismantle T1 to ground level and re plant another quercus robur in another area of the garden in order to avoid it getting infected with the existing Meripilus Giganteus.

  Decided 31 Dec 2024 Trees

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

Torbay refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. 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.

• Glenroy Parkhill Road Torquay TQ1 2DT

  AT/2024/0308 Submitted 7 Nov 2024 50 yards away

  T1. English oak, Quercus robur. T1 is growing in the garden of Glenroy as shown on map. It has been in bad health for a number of years now shedding leaves early, and signs of crown thinning, despite a hard reduction a few years ago. This year has put out fruiting bodies for Meripilus Giganteus. these can be seen it pictures although they have turned black. there is also severe decay in the stem of the tree from ground level to about 2 metres. this cavity creating a weak point in the tree making it likely to fail. this can also be seen in pictures. I propose to dismantle T1 to ground level and re plant another quercus robur in another area of the garden in order to avoid it getting infected with the existing Meripilus Giganteus.

  Granted Trees

• Flat 4 Oakridge Parkhill Road Torquay TQ1 2DX

  P/2024/0722 Submitted 17 Oct 2024 50 yards away

  Replacement of windows and doors.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing

• Flat 14 Oakridge Parkhill Road Torquay TQ1 2DX

  AT/2026/0053 Submitted 9 Feb 2026 50 yards 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

• Bay Ridge Parkhill Road Torquay TQ1 2DT

  AT/2023/0096 Submitted 28 Mar 2023 100 yards away

  Tree T1 is a Holm Oak (Quercus Ilex) growing at the entrance of the adjacent property to the east, Monteverdi. It has 3 stems from base, is 22m tall, with stem diameters of approximately 40. 60. 50 cm. It overhangs the entrance drive and parking area of 'Bay Ridge', causing nuisance by dropping leaves and allowing perching birds to defecate onto the car below. It is proposed to clrown-lift and reduce back the western branches over the said drive, as shown on the attached photograph. this would be a reduction by some 6m of the side growth of the tree. T2 is another Holm Oak, growing in the garden of the adjacent property to the west, Parkhill House. it is proposed to remove 2 3rd-order limbs on its southern side, as illustrated in the attached photograph, to allow lightinto the applicant's garden T3 is a Yew (Taxus baccata), also growing in the garden of Beacon Heights; it is proposed to reduce and rebalance the tree for the sam reason as given fro tree T2 above. the owners of both properties have been approached and are happy to have the above works carried out. please see attached plan for locations of the trees.

  Refused Trees 8 docs

• Portland House Rock End Avenue Torquay TQ1 2DR

  P/2026/0025 Submitted 15 Jan 2026 100 yards 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
  Domestic

• Portland House Rock End Avenue Torquay TQ1 2DR

  P/2026/0272 Submitted 28 Apr 2026 100 yards 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

• 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