St Gerards Court 1 Ansteys Cove Road Torquay TQ1 3TE

1. 10 Feb 2023

   Received by Torbay

2. 17 Feb 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 14 Apr 2023

   Decision issued: Approval

4. 23 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Torbay granted permission on 14 April 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.

• 97 Ilsham Road Torquay TQ1 2JD

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

  Norway Spruce - See accompanying document

  Refused Trees 5 docs

• Land Adjacent To Greenwood Ansteys Cove Road Torquay TQ1 2JE

  P/2026/0181 Submitted 24 Mar 2026 105m away

  Formation of one detached dwelling (pursuant to outline planning permission P/2018/1281).

  Granted Lawful development New dwelling
  Domestic

• Greenwood Ansteys Cove Road Torquay TQ1 2JE

  P/2021/0149 Submitted 1 Feb 2021 105m away

  Reserved Matters Application relating to Outline Application to P/2018/1281 - All matters: (i) appearance (ii) landscaping (to include hard and soft landscaping, and means of enclosure), including minor revisions to the approved layout and scale.

  Granted Reserved matters 21 docs

• Stoodley Knowle School Ansteys Cove Road Torquay TQ1 2JB

  P/2024/0693 Submitted 8 Oct 2024 158m away

  75% historically approved · decision due ~18 Mar

  Demolition, alteration and extension of existing buildings and construction of new buildings to provide 90 residential dwellings (houses and apartments), including part retrospective permission for plots 6-12 (Meadow Houses), with associated access, car parking, landscaping, infrastructure and associated works (see accompanying Major Listed Building application P/2024/0694).

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling Extension +1
  Major scheme

• Stoodley Knowle School Ansteys Cove Road Torquay TQ1 2JB

  P/2024/0694 Submitted 8 Oct 2024 158m away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~11 Feb

  Demolition, alteration and extension of existing buildings and construction of new buildings to provide 90 residential dwellings (houses and apartments), including part retrospective permission for plots 6-12 (Meadow Houses), with associated access, car parking, landscaping, infrastructure and associated works (see accompanying Major Planning application P/2024/0693).

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings New dwelling Extension +1

• Stoodley Knowle School Ansteys Cove Road Torquay TQ1 2JB

  P/2022/0955 Submitted 19 Aug 2022 171m away

  Variation of Conditions relating to P/2021/1285 (Demolition of school site and construction of 90 residential units (houses and apartments), with associated car parking, landscaping and infrastructure). Condition P1 - Approved Plans - Minor amendments to 'meadow houses', Plots 6-12, and revised documents for Conditions 01 (Construction management), 02 (Archaeological works), 03 (Construction ecology management), 04 (Landscape management), 05 (Ecological assessment). (Re-advertised revised description)

  Decided Amendments New dwelling Demolition 163 docs
  Major scheme

• AT/2026/0177 Granted

  Rowcroft Hospice Ellas Gardens Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS

  All relevant photos included in report. T009 -Scots pine - In striking distance of service road, tree is dead. - Fell tree T10 - Common ash - Tree is on edge of service road, growing out of bank. Tree is entirely dead and in striking distance of road. - Fell tree T015 - Generally good health. No funding or cavities at the base. No obvious signs of decay in main stem. Four large hanging limbs directly over the footpath on the south side of canopy at 15m - Remove hanging and snapped limbs over footpath T020 - Tree is situated in maintained lawn with circular bench around base. Tree is in generally good health. One snapped large limb at 13m on eastern side of the canopy, in striking distance of bench area. - Remove snapped limb at 13m on eastern side of canopy. T028 - Tree is situated on edge of entrance road, in striking distance of third party property and road. No cavities or fungal fruiting bodies found at base. No evidence of decay. Tree appears to be in good health. Moderate deadwood in canopy over road. One large hanging branch directly over road at 11m on eastern side. - Remove hanging limb over road.

  16 Jul 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0194 Decided

  Cedars House Cedars Road Torquay TQ1 1SB

  T1 remove epicormic growth on main stem up to height of adjacent wall (2m) T2 pollard at 4.5m.

  27 Jul 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0170 Refused

  Flat 1 St Ives Court Furzehill Road Torquay TQ1 3JG

  T001- Pine Proposed Works: Reduce the western (left-hand) lateral crown by approximately 2.0-2.5 metres back to suitable secondary growth to reduce end weight and rebalance the crown whilst retaining the tree's natural form. Remove the single lower lateral limb overhanging the garden (approximately 200mm diameter at the point of removal). Remove any dead, damaged or broken branches encountered during the works. All pruning to be undertaken in accordance with BS3998:2010 - Tree Work - Recommendations. Reason for Works: To reduce the dominance and leverage of the extended lateral limb, improve crown balance and lessen the visual impact over the garden whilst retaining the tree as a significant landscape feature. The removal of the lower limb will improve clearance beneath the canopy and facilitate ongoing garden use and maintenance. The proposed works represent routine arboricultural management and are not intended to adversely affect the long-term health or amenity value of the tree.

  8 Jul 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0169 Granted

  Norton Lea Solsbro Road Torquay TQ2 6PF

  T001 - 1x Mature Holm Oak Reduce the height of 1x Primary stem by approximately 6.0 metres, leaving a final height of the stem at approximately 12 metres. Radial crown spread to remain un-affected at all compass points. All works shall retain the tree's main framework and natural form, maintaining a high proportion of the foliage-bearing structure. All final pruning cuts shall be made at suitable growth points in accordance with BS 3998:2010 Tree Work - Recommendations. Individual pruning wounds shall not exceed 100 mm in diameter & pruning cuts made at suitable growth points in accordance with BS 39982010 Tree Work - Recommendations. 1x Primary stem exhibiting a large tear at the union - Sectionally dismantle back to the first suitable primary union to reduce the risk of failure while retaining the remaining tree structure where practicable. Works are specified to reduce weight loading and sail area on the affected stem whilst retaining a balanced and structurally appropriate crown form. Area Tree Preservation Order & Conservation Area Justification The proposed works relate to 1x Mature Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) identified as T001. The tree forms a prominent landscape feature, and the proposed works have been carefully specified to retain the tree's overall amenity contribution, natural form, and long-term viability whilst addressing identified structural concerns within the crown structure. Arboricultural justification- One primary stem is exhibiting a significant tear and structural weakness at the union, increasing the likelihood of stem failure under continued wind loading and canopy weight. The proposed reduction and partial dismantling works are therefore considered necessary on arboricultural and safety grounds in order to reduce mechanical stress, weight loading, and sail area acting upon the affected stem which in turn will increase the likelihood of whole stem failure. The proposed works comprise the reduction in height of the affected primary

  6 Jul 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0236 Decided

  Briary Towers 42 Vicarage Road Torquay TQ2 6HX

  Fell dead conifer

  3 Sep 2026 Trees