Planning application
Lydford House Barcombe Heights Paignton TQ3 1PU
Works: Trees
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
T0068- Turkey Oak- the tree has not been managed in previous years and very minimal pruning has been carried out this leaving the tree with a very large canopy circumference in a small area causing an issue for the residents and the elderly visitors of this property. The tree dominates the garden and driveway and dosent leave much room free. I am applying to Crown reduce by 2 meters over the house laterally and reduce the opposing side by up to 3 meters reducing the tree in height by 1.5m , these works are minimal and will have very little detrimental affects on the trees health and will also have minimal impacts on the trees value within the overall landscape. These works are crucial for the property owner and carrying out these works will provide the home owner and his with a tremendous gain and will allow them to use their garden and driveway much more proactively. please see my survey for further evidence and reasons.
As published by the council, reference AT/2023/0049
Application record
- Reference
- AT/2023/0049
- Type
- Works To Tree Within TPO
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Refusal
- Received
- 20 Feb 2023
- Validated
- 1 Mar 2023
- Decided
- 11 May 2023
- Ward
- Preston
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- TQ3 1PU
Site history
Applications at this address on the Torbay register
This site has had 2 applications since 2023: 0 approved, 2 refused.
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AT/2024/0244 Refused
Lydford House Barcombe Heights Paignton TQ3 1PU
T1- beech tree- fell- the trees spacial relationship with house is to be considered unacceptable this is due to the larger specimen oak surpressing it and forcing it to grow towards the roof. the trees overall condition isn't great and the tree is considered low value especially when compared to the oak. their is strong evidence of squirrel damage throughout the crown of the tree. we would propose replanting in a different area of the garden away from the oak. the trees amenity value is considerably low and Dosent provide any high value to the landscape, the tree is not of value to anyone else and is posing poor conditions for the client.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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20 Feb 2023
Received by Torbay
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1 Mar 2023
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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11 May 2023
Decision issued: Refusal
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17 Sep 2026
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Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Topp Tree Care Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Newton Abbot
Active · incorporated 2025 · Newton Abbot
35 applications on PlanIndex · across 2 councils · 54% granted
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About tree works applications
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.
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Lydford House Barcombe Heights Paignton TQ3 1PU
T1- beech tree- fell- the trees spacial relationship with house is to be considered unacceptable this is due to the larger specimen oak surpressing it and forcing it to grow towards the roof. the trees overall condition isn't great and the tree is considered low value especially when compared to the oak. their is strong evidence of squirrel damage throughout the crown of the tree. we would propose replanting in a different area of the garden away from the oak. the trees amenity value is considerably low and Dosent provide any high value to the landscape, the tree is not of value to anyone else and is posing poor conditions for the client.
Refused Trees -
28 Durham Close Paignton TQ3 2QN
T001: Sweet chestnut(Castanea sativa) - Sectional dismantle and fell using various rigging techniques. All arising material shall be removed from site and returned to our premises for recycling. Justification, please see attached QTRA for justification of works.
Refused Trees -
Montpelier Court Washington Close Paignton TQ3 2QL
Group G2 T00999 Locations for both shown on plan within Hi Line report doc. attached.- Appx. D, p. 14 G2 - immature ash and sycamore - Fraxinus excelsior and acer pseudoplatanus - fell. Trees are close to adjacent occupied residential properties - see images in report doc. - encroaching and taking light. No replanting proposed - accept viable regeneration from cut stumps. T00999 - Multi-stemmed Holm oak - Quercus ilex - fell. Poor form and condition - basal decay cavities - see images in report doc. - leaning with crown loading towards adjacent car park facility. No replanting proposed - accept viable regeneration from cut stumps.
Granted Trees -
28 Durham Close Paignton TQ3 2QN
T1 - Sweet chestnut(Castanea sativa) - Sectional dismantle and fell. - The tree is situated on a steep bank with split-level terrain, resulting in a compromised root system. Soft rot decay was identified on the northern buttress root similar characteristics associated with Kretzschmaria deusta (not confirmed), with a small adjacent cavity present at the lower stem. Acoustic sounding indicated a distinctly hollow response from approximately 200 mm above ground level to 1,200 mm, suggesting the presence of internal decay extending vertically through the lower stem section. Please see the attached QTRA.
Withdrawn Trees -
The Dell Cecil Avenue Paignton TQ3 1LW
5 DAY NOTICE - we are going to remove a snapped hanging branch and remove deadwood over 50mm diameter on 16th August 2021. The tree has a TPO (please see photos attached).
Decided Trees 5 docs -
Cranleigh Lodge Mortimer Avenue Paignton TQ3 1LR
Rear garden T2 - Wellingtonia - 24m - Crown lift by the removal of four lowest primary branches back to the main stem. This will lift the canopy of the tree by up to 4 metres giving a total lower canopy height from ground level to foliage tips of 7 metres. Wounds left will not exceed 300mm in diameter. Works required to remove branches dominating over the rear access to the property, thus improving the relationship between the tree and the property owners and their neighbours.
Granted Trees 3 docs
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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.
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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.
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AT/2026/0246 Awaiting decision
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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.