71A Fore Street Brixham TQ5 8AG

1. 19 Aug 2024

   Received by Torbay

2. 29 Aug 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 7 Oct 2024

   Decision issued: No Objections Raised

4. 2 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.

More on trees applications in our guide

• 69 Fore Street Brixham TQ5 8AG

  P/2021/0066 Submitted 18 Jan 2021 8m away

  First and second floors to form two separate residential dwellings (Class C3(a)). Ground floor will remain commercial space (E(b)).

  Granted Full applications 19 docs

• Banking Hub (Former Lloyds TSB Bank) 62 Fore Street Brixham TQ5 8EG

  P/2022/1196 Submitted 1 Nov 2022 31m away

  Installation of fascia signage, illuminated projecting sign to side & associated marketing posters & signs.

  Granted Advertising 12 docs

• The Merchants Loft Pump Street Brixham TQ5 8ED

  P/2022/1201 Submitted 1 Nov 2022 46m away

  Change of use of 1st floor office and 2nd floor loft to form 2-bed residential accommodation. Change of use of ground floor to commercial/retail space. (resubmission of refused application P/2020/1310).

  Decided Full applications 15 docs

• 57-59 Fore Street Brixham TQ5 8AG

  P/2025/0409 Submitted 30 Jun 2025 46m away

  Internal alterations to ground floor retail units (combining 2 into 1). Internal alterations and enhancements to single apartment at 1st and 2nd floor including the formation of a new attic floor with front facing dormer window and rear roof lights. Formation of garden studio/home office to rear terrace.

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing

• 66 Fore Street Brixham TQ5 8EF

  P/2026/0034 Submitted 21 Jan 2026 47m away

  75% historically approved · decision due ~18 Mar

  Subdivision of existing single residential dwelling above existing shop into one bedroom flat and two-bedroom maisonette including extensions to rear NE elevation. Existing shop to be maintained as Class E with changes to façade design, materials and formation of a separate residential entrance. Increase size of existing rear dormer including formation of external balcony.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Loft or dormer
  Domestic

• Land Rear Of 57 Fore Street Brixham TQ5 8AG

  P/2021/0503 Submitted 27 Apr 2021 53m away

  Reserved Matters Application relating to Outline Application P/2017/0473. Matters for approval: (iii) Landscaping.

  Granted Reserved matters 7 docs

• AT/2026/0171 Granted

  2 High Grove Sunbury Hill Torquay TQ1 3ED

  Trim branch's back slightly from touching our property and roof space to stop damage and further accidents from happening. Silver Birch Tree Pruning Reduce the branches that are hanging over the roof and gutter. Cut back to appropriate growth points. Tree will be climbed and rigged down. By cutting away from gutters and roof - it should reduce future damage to the property. All work to be carried out by qualified and insured arborists. All waste to be removed responsibly and under license.

  8 Jul 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0216 Granted

  Brantwood Rowdens Road Torquay TQ2 5AZ

  All trees 1-6 to be removed completely, most are not identifiable as they are completely dead. All trees below an approximate height of twelve meters, and we wish to remove them as they are dead. We also want to remove the dead foliage on the slope to the side of the property, and cut back growth to a manageable condition for future maintenance. I have not been able to find specific tree preservation numbers for the trees 1-6 but I understand we are located in a conservation area and have therefor submitted this application.

  13 Aug 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0233 Awaiting decision

  South Ridge Middle Lincombe Road Torquay TQ1 2NE

  T1 - cedar. Reduce the lateral spread/end-loading on 3 x low limbs on the west side of the tree by 2.5m, from 9.5m to 7m.

  28 Aug 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0234 Awaiting decision

  12 Mena Park Close Paignton TQ4 7TA

  T1 Leyland cypress T2 Spruce We would like to fell both these trees, the spruce is cladded in ivy and poor form. The Leyland Cypress is again of poor form and completely over powering this garden. To replace these with Beech trees would make sense.

  28 Aug 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0166 Granted

  3 Roundham Road Paignton Torbay TQ4 6EZ

  Oak T 1 - Reduce lateral crown spread over the roof by up to 1. 1.5m, targeting only branches encroaching towards the property. Works to follow BS 3998: 2010 principles: retain natural form, prune back to suitable secondary growth, avoid creating large wounds, and maintain a balanced crown shape. The crown is in direct contact with the roofline, causing abrasion, debris accumulation, and increased maintenance needs. A modest reduction restores safe clearance while retaining the tree's amenity value. Oak T 2 and T 3 - Pollard the tree at an appropriate height to manage structural decline associated with Ganoderma. Retain a stable framework of sound scaffold branches; cuts to be made at suitable points to allow future cyclical management. All works to follow BS 3998: 2010 and be proportionate to the tree's condition and location. The tree shows signs consistent with Ganoderma decay, reducing structural reliability. Pollarding is a recognised BS 3998 management option for declining trees where retention is desirable but full crown load is no longer appropriate. This approach prolongs safe retention, reduces risk, and avoids premature removal. Cedar T 4 - Remove deadwood =40mm diameter and any unstable smaller deadwood throughout the crown. Deadwood is present in the crown, posing a risk to the garden and adjacent access areas. Beech G 1 - Lift branches over the road to a minimum height of 5.2m (standard UK highway clearance for vehicle routes). Lift branches over the pavement to a minimum height of 2.1m (standard pedestrian clearance). Where applicable, lift branches over cycleways to 2.5?m. Remove or shorten only those branches that obstruct safe passage or visibility, in accordance with Highways Act 1980 s 154. Pruning to follow BS 3998: 2010 prune to suitable secondary growth points, avoid excessive thinning, and retain group structure. The Beech group is producing low lateral growth that obstructs the public highway, affecting safe pedestrian and vehicle move

  30 Jun 2026 Trees