Lydford House Barcombe Heights Paignton TQ3 1PU

This site has had 2 applications since 2023: 0 approved, 2 refused.

• AT/2023/0049 Refused

  Lydford House Barcombe Heights Paignton TQ3 1PU

  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.

  Decided 11 May 2023 Trees

1. 16 Sep 2024

   Received by Torbay

2. 15 Oct 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 22 Nov 2024

   Decision issued: Refusal

4. 5 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Torbay refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• Lydford House Barcombe Heights Paignton TQ3 1PU

  AT/2023/0049 Submitted 20 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  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.

  Refused Trees 4 docs

• 28 Durham Close Paignton TQ3 2QN

  AT/2026/0046 Submitted 5 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  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

  AT/2024/0273 Submitted 7 Oct 2024 50 yards away

  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

  AT/2025/0366 Submitted 16 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  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

  AT/2021/0286 Submitted 9 Aug 2021 50 yards away

  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

  AT/2021/0222 Submitted 29 Jun 2021 100 yards away

  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

• 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