Flat 1 Teneriffe Middle Warberry Road Torquay TQ1 1SJ

1. 7 Feb 2023

   Received by Torbay

2. 15 Feb 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 13 Apr 2023

   Decision issued: Refusal

4. 16 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.

• Beech Hill Middle Warberry Road Torquay TQ1 1RS

  AT/2024/0205 Submitted 1 Aug 2024 50 yards away

  T1905 - Reduce entire canopy of tree by 2-3m from a height of 19m to 16m and crown radius from 7m to 4m T1907 - Reduce entire canopy of tree by 2m from 17m in height to 15m and a crown radius of 6m to 4m T1911 - remove tree to ground level. Justification - Please see attached QTRA report

  Refused Trees 6 docs

• Beech Hill Middle Warberry Road Torquay TQ1 1RS

  AT/2019/0283 Submitted 19 Oct 2019 50 yards away

  Front garden: T1 - Cotoneaster (road side boundary, on corner of middle Warberry Road) - Reduce north-western side above wall by 2-3 metres. Works required to improve visibility from drive on to highway - has previously been reduced. Rear garden: T2 - Apple (on lawn area) - Remove major dead wood. T3 - Sweet Chestnut (in poor health on Lower Warberry Road boundary) - Remove 2 x low lateral branches projecting over highway. Works required as causing a nuisance on the highway. Branches have been struck by high sided vehicles.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• Beech Hill Middle Warberry Road Torquay TQ1 1RS

  AT/2024/0281 Submitted 15 Oct 2024 50 yards away

  T1906 - Holm Oak - Reduce the side canopy of the tree by: Reduce radial canopy spreads by x2.0 metres leaving a final radial crown spread of x5.0 metres at all compass points. Pruning wounds shall not exceed x40 mm in diameter. Crown lift secondary & sub lateral branch growth only, to provide a clearance of x5.60 metres between the road level and foliage tips, to achieve the desired vertical clearance & highway regulation height clearance. Remaining wounds shall not exceed 40 mm in diameter. Cut & remove smaller Bay & Laurel stems under x100mm in diameter at the base of the tree.

  Granted Trees

• Walton Lodge Middle Warberry Road Torquay TQ1 1RS

  AT/2023/0093 Submitted 27 Mar 2023 100 yards away

  Pine (T1) - fell because dead tree targeting pavement, replanting with the same species. Douglas fir (T2) - fell because of its asymmetrical crown interfering with a neighbouring mature oak, which will benefit from the lack of competition. The upper crown of the fir tree damages the arrangement of the first-order branches from the oak tree's trunk. Do not remove the tree stump, as this will damage the structural roots that support the infrastructure of the root plate, which provides strength and stability to the oak tree. The fir tree is not visible to the broader public. Replant with Rowan in a different part of the garden. Eucalypt (T3) - fell because targeting house located in the northeast and the seating area within the garden that was developed to a high standard. The tree suffered significant branch loss in the past within the lower, mid and upper westerly aspect of the crown. The asymmetrical shape of the crown poses a high risk of the tree falling and is not tolerated by the homeowner. The Eucalypt is not visible to the wider public. Replant with Cypress Oak fastigiate. Eucalypt (T4) - 3 metres reduction on the long phototrophic first order branch within the western aspect of the crown because targeting public right of way path and car park of Teneriffe property. Cheery (T5) - fell because of its asymmetrical crown and poor amenity appearance interfering with a neighbouring mature Thuja, which will benefit from the lack of competition. The upper crown of the Cherry tree damages the arrangement of the first-order branches from the trunk of the conifer tree. The fir tree is not visible to the broader public. Replant the same species in different parts of the garden.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Walton Lodge Middle Warberry Road Torquay Devon TQ1 1RS

  AT/2010/0289 Submitted 9 Nov 2010 100 yards away

  As per attached schedule

  Split decision Trees 2 docs

• 7 Bingfield Close Torquay TQ1 1QU

  P/2024/0602 Submitted 3 Sep 2024 100 yards away

  Erection of porch and conversion of garage (part retrospective).

  Granted Householder Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 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