AT/2024/0243

1. 13 Sep 2024

   Received by Torbay

2. 15 Oct 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 18 Nov 2024

   Decision issued: No Objections Raised

4. 1 Aug 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

• AT/2026/0145 Decided

  2 High Grove Sunbury Hill Torquay TQ1 3ED

  Silver birch tree front of our property.

  3 Jun 2026 104m away Trees
• AT/2026/0171 Awaiting decision

  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 106m away Trees
• AT/2021/0275 Awaiting decision

  11 St Ives Court Furzehill Road Torquay TQ1 3JG

  T2 Lawson cypress this is not covered by a TPO area but is covered under a conservation area this has been planted to close to the bin store and as it grows will make using this area difficult so removing whilst it is small is the easiest option T3 conifer tree growing close to building dominating the small garden area outside of the main doors this is covered under a conservation area

  3 Aug 2021 128m away Trees
• AT/2026/0170 Awaiting decision

  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 175m away Trees
• P/2023/0121 Granted

  242 Union Street Torquay TQ2 5QU

  Shop fascia with short corner return to include integrated projecting sign.

  6 Feb 2023 181m away Advertising
• P/2026/0171 Granted

  242 Union Street Torquay TQ2 5QU

  Change of use of commercial building (Class E) into 2 flats (Class C3).

  19 Mar 2026 181m away Prior approval

• AT/2026/0183 Granted

  Torre C Of E Academy Barton Road Torquay TQ1 4DN

  We are planning to conduct emergancy tree work on a dead tree at Torre Church of England Academy, Barton Road, Torquay, TQ1 4DN

  21 Jul 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0194 Awaiting decision

  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/2026/0190 Awaiting decision

  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.

  24 Jul 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0191 Awaiting decision

  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.

  24 Jul 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0192 Awaiting decision

  Woodsome Woodend Road Torquay TQ1 2PZ

  T001- Holm Oak - Sectional Dismantle, See tree survey for justification.

  24 Jul 2026 Trees