Manscombe Woods Cockington Country Estate Torquay TQ2 6UF

1. 22 May 2023

   Received by Torbay

2. 24 May 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 31 May 2023

   Decision issued: Approval

4. 2 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Torbay granted permission on 31 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.

• 56 Broadley Drive Torquay TQ2 6UF

  P/2022/1200 Submitted 2 Nov 2022 100 yards away

  Formation of single storey extensions to side & rear with external landing and steps

  Granted Householder Extension 20 docs
  Small domestic

• 19 Stoneleigh Drive Torquay TQ2 6TR

  AT/2026/0109 Submitted 16 Apr 2026 150 yards away

  T1 - Oak: Fell to near ground level. Reasoning: The oak has previously been heavily topped, resulting in a reduced canopy consisting of mainly epicormic growth. The tree is in decline, with an estimated 30?40% of live cambium remaining. The main stem shows signs of significant decay, which compromises its structural integrity. Due to the combination of stem decay and weak regrowth, there is an increased risk of failure. Further reduction is not considered appropriate, as it would not address the existing structural issues and would likely lead to further decline.

  Granted Trees

• 42 Broadley Drive Torquay TQ2 6UE

  P/2024/0656 Submitted 25 Sep 2024 150 yards away

  Installation of air source heat pump

  Granted Householder 9 docs
  Domestic

• 23 Stoneleigh Drive Torquay TQ2 6TR

  AT/2021/0351 Submitted 24 Sep 2021 150 yards away

  80% historically approved · decision due ~24 Nov

  We have been advised to notify you of our intention to reduce the height and width of 1 x Chestnut tree within the Conservation area owned and managed by Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust as per a map I wish to send you. The advice received is to not remove more than one quarter of the trees canopy so that it has enough energy to survive which would suit our needs. The tree currently stands approximately 60 feet tall and would benefit from this reduction. The tree is abutted by Ash trees which I believe may be removed or reduced in the near future. Teign Trees would be commissioned to complete the works and I have contacted Chris Lingard, Countryside Manager, at Torbay Coast & Countryside who has said we would have his permission upon approval of this application to yourselves. He has advised that the Tree is not under a TPO. Teign Trees are a qualified, trained, competent and appropriately Insured Arborist who we have consulted on other recent works and whom we trust.

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

• 47 Broadley Drive Torquay TQ2 6UE

  AT/2023/0011 Submitted 17 Jan 2023 150 yards away

  1 OAK TREE (TPO) 1 SYCAMORE TREE (TPO) 3 SYCAMORE TREES CUT OFF OVERHANGING BRANCHES INTO 47 BROADLEY DRIVE GARDEN

  Refused Trees 6 docs

• 3 Quantocks Road Torquay TQ2 6UH

  P/2026/0091 Submitted 16 Feb 2026 250 yards away

  Formation of single storey side extension to replace existing garage. Widen dropped kerb and pavement crossover & formation of additional off street parking space. Erection of garden room in the rear garden for ancillary use with the host dwelling.

  Granted Householder Extension
  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