1 Hesketh Mews Meadfoot Sea Road Torquay TQ1 2LT

1. 3 Apr 2023

   Received by Torbay

2. 13 Apr 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 19 May 2023

   Decision issued: No Objections Raised

4. 23 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Torbay granted permission on 19 May 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.

• Hesketh Mews Meadfoot Sea Road Torquay TQ1 2LT

  AT/2023/0044 Submitted 13 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  T1 Tulip - to be reduced on the top by up to 1m to reduce wind sail, prune sides to ensure 2m clearance from the adjacent buildings

  Refused Trees 4 docs

• 8 Hesketh Mews Meadfoot Sea Road Torquay TQ1 2LT

  AT/2026/0175 Submitted 16 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  1x Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) Reduce the overall canopy of the tree as follows: Reduce the height of the tree by approximately 2.0 m, leaving a final overall height of approximately 10.0 m. Reduce the radial crown spread by approximately 1.50 m, leaving a final radial spread of approximately 5.50 m 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. Crown lift all round by removing secondary and sub-lateral branch growth only, to provide a vertical clearance of approximately 2.4 metres between ground level and the lowest foliage tips, thereby achieving the desired clearance above the pavement and wall boundaries. Individual pruning wounds shall not exceed 40 mm in diameter. Tree Preservation Order/ Conservation Area Justification The proposed works are intended to provide long-term, sustainable management of this mature Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) whilst preserving its amenity value and natural form. The specified crown reduction is moderate in scale and will reduce the overall height by approximately 2.0 metres and the radial spread by approximately 1.5 metres, maintaining a balanced crown structure and retaining a high proportion of the foliage-bearing canopy. The works will improve natural light levels to the adjacent properties and garden areas, helping to reduce excessive shading without materially affecting the tree's visual contribution to the locality. The proposed crown lift to approximately 2.4 metres above ground level will provide appropriate pedestrian clearance over the adjacent pavement and improve clearance above the wall boundaries, reducing the likelihood of conflict between the tree and its surrounding built environment. All pruning works will be undertaken in accordance with BS 3998:2010 ? Tree Work ?

  Refused Trees

• Meadfoot Bay Hotel Meadfoot Sea Road Torquay TQ1 2LQ

  P/2024/0653 Submitted 24 Sep 2024 50 yards away

  Change of use of Meadfoot Bay Hotel and the associated managers accommodation from C1 to C3 (residential). Demolition of single storey, flat-roofed side extension and subdivision into two houses with parking and amenity spaces.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 19 docs
  Several homes

• Meadfoot Bay Hotel Meadfoot Sea Road Torquay TQ1 2LQ

  AT/2021/0211 Submitted 15 Jun 2021 50 yards away

  T1 Ash - with an overall height of 5m, canker present, to be reduced by 1-2m to gain clearance from BT line. T2 Cypress to be crown lifted by 3m from ground level, reduce by 1m where encroaching BT line.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• Kendall Residential Home Meadfoot Sea Road Torquay TQ1 2LQ

  AT/2024/0219 Submitted 16 Aug 2024 50 yards away

  1. Reduction of overall height and removal of any unsafe branches to (T1) Holm Oak which is on the northern boundary to the property, adjacent to the highway of Meadfoot Sea Road. There have been a significant number of branches that have fallen, even in only mild winds, onto cars beneath and narrowly missing pedestrians on the public pavement and highway of Meadfoot Sea Road. 2. Cut down (T2) Acer Pseudoplatanus Sycamore to a height of 2m, removing all branches. The tree has grown very large and is growing dangerously on a steep, unstable bank on the Eastern boundary to the property, bordering the Hotel Balmoral and its guest car park, directly above a pedestrian walkway. Branch union is weak because of regrowth. Branches are currently touching neighboring property's wall, guttering and roof with potential to cause damage and damp. The tree was noted in 2006 to be middle aged and of general poor form as per previous application AT/2006/0102. Significant risk that it will damage the neighboring property and / or persons beneath it. As per shown on photos

  Refused Trees 3 docs

• Southern Comfort Meadfoot Sea Road Torquay TQ1 2LQ

  AT/2026/0143 Submitted 28 May 2026 50 yards away

  I am applying to remove one large Eucalyptus nitens. This tree is growing close to the boundary with Suncourt about half-way between the highway and the house. It is in the region of 20m in height. General The garden has been carefully designed and has been noted for the variety and quality of its plants. The area around the tree is tightly planted with trees (as can be see from Drawing_01) including the following: Gleditsia triacanthos, Magnolia officinalis var biloba, Phoenix canariensis, Magnolia grandiflora, Catalpa bignionoides 'Aurea', . All these are large including the P. canariensis. There is a smaller Butia capitata and a Cornus cousa further away. In addition there are large shrubs including a Japanese maple, Tetrapanax, Viburnum and Camellia Glycerinia as a windbreak, Pseudopanax ferox as well as countless Trachycarpus fortunei. There is a large plane tree in the highway which largely screens these plantings from the roadway, especially during summer. Reasons for works 1. In common with other Eucalyptus which I have had growing in the garden and which have quite rapidly died, this tree has a large scar on its western side. The dimensions of the scar are about 1300mm by 150mm (at the widest). The inner wood is fully exposed, is soft and is discoloured. This defect is not apparent from the eastern (our) side of the tree. I have been advised that this tree will probably not survive more than another year or two. It may be relevant that a much smaller neighbouring Eucalyptus niphophila has recently fully died. 2. My neighbour in Suncourt has been telling me that he is concerned that the tree is growing too close to his boundary wall and large paved area which he fears may be damaged by its shallow roots. 3. My main concern is that the tree - given its height and exposure to winds in the Meadfoot Valley - now poses a risk by falling either onto the Southern Comfort driveway or onto the Suncourt one. It is thus constitutes a danger to persons

  Decided Trees
  Small domestic

• 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
• AT/2026/0190 Refused

  19 Luscombe Close Paignton Torbay TQ3 3GQ

  T1 - Sycamore rear of 19 Luscombe rd - Section fell to ground level due to it out growing the space where it is growing. T2 - Sycamore - Remove limb approximately 150 mm in diameter, crossing over garden, due to being over extended and tip heavy.

  Received 24 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0264 Awaiting decision

  Lucerne Lower Warberry Road Torquay TQ1 1TN

  Fell dead Cypress tree

  Received 23 Sep, published by the council 26 Sep 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0265 Awaiting decision

  8 Ben Venue Close Torquay TQ1 1RX

  Fell T1 Mature Beech as close to ground level as practicable, subject to appropriate working methods and site constraints.

  Received 23 Sep, published by the council 26 Sep 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0191 Granted

  Rowcroft Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS

  T 030 - Multiple stemmed lapsed sycamore coppice. Growing on bank bordering road and in striking distance of third party properties to the north and south. Two primary stems to the north have been pollarded down to 3m. The eastern most stem has since died with large area of bark necrosis at 1.5m - 3m. The northern most stem which has had a primary limb pollarded is in severe decline with bark necrosis to the north at 2m. If the two stems are removed the remaining canopy will be biased totaly to the south and west and will be open to additional wind loading. Recommendations - Pollard to level already established, approximately 3m. Please see report excerpt for photos.

  Received 24 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Trees