13A Elmsleigh Road Paignton TQ4 5AX

1. 19 Sep 2024

   Received by Torbay

2. 23 Sep 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 29 Oct 2024

   Decision issued: No Objections Raised

4. 1 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Torbay granted permission on 29 October 2024, 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.

• 6 Elmsleigh Road Paignton TQ4 5AU

  AT/2025/0307 Submitted 15 Oct 2025 83m away

  1x Bay tree situated in rear garden of No8 - Cut back all branches that are overhanging the rear garden of No6 back to just beyond the boundary line. All arising material shall be removed from site and returned to our premises for recycling. Justification; Overhanging branches from the neighbouring tree now interfering with the garage roof. Pruning these branches will prevent any potential damage from occurring to the garage roof.

  Granted Trees

• Grosvenor Court 19 Grosvenor Road Paignton TQ4 5AZ

  AT/2025/0277 Submitted 12 Sep 2025 100m away

  T001 - Whitebeam prune back off side of property. T002 Whitebeam- crown lift t o 3 metres over pavement. T003 - Apple - prune back off car parking space or remove whole tree completely.

  Granted Trees

• Flat 2 Elmsleigh Court Elmsleigh Road Paignton TQ4 5AB

  AT/2026/0039 Submitted 26 Jan 2026 111m away

  Prunus T1 - fell because the tree's canopy fails to contribute to the visual amenities that enhance the character and setting of the Conservation Area. A healthy and well-structured canopy is essential for maintaining the aesthetic and ecological value of such areas, providing shade, habitat for wildlife, and visual cohesion with the surrounding landscape. The canopy has been progressively over-reduced, leading to poor form and limited regrowth potential. The rooting area is confined by surrounding hard surfaces/structures, reducing stability and vigour.

  Granted Trees

• Butchers Shop Land Between 5-7 Sunbury Road Paignton Devon

  P/2009/0260 Submitted 11 Mar 2009 120m away

  Change of use of shop to dwelling; extension at first floor level ancillary to No 5 Sunbury Road (revised scheme)

  Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs
  Domestic

• 20 Curledge Street Paignton TQ4 5BA

  AT/2021/0254 Submitted 21 Jul 2021 127m away

  T003: Lime - Fell due to extensive decay and location.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• St Michael's Academy Fisher Street Paignton TQ4 5EW

  P/2026/0381 Submitted 12 Jun 2026 157m away

  Retention of temporary classrooms previously approved under application ref: P/2025/0399 until January 2028.

  Granted Full applications

• AT/2026/0248 Decided

  Holtye Stitchill Road Torquay TQ1 1PZ

  5 Day Notice T1 - Dead pollarded Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) Sectionally dismantle, fell and remove dead tree, leaving the cut stump at a finished height of approximately 1.0 metre abou ground level.

  15 Sep 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0245 Awaiting decision

  Flat 1 Kingsbridge Greenway Road Torquay TQ1 4NJ

  T001 - Mature Beech (Fagus sylvatica) Observations: Mature beech with a substantial fungal fruiting body present at the base of the stem, visually consistent with Ganoderma spp. Sounding of the lower stem with a sounding mallet produced a pronounced hollow response extending from the base to approximately 2 m above ground level on the road-facing side, indicating potentially significant internal dysfunction and decay within the lower main stem. The defect is located within the tree?s primary load-bearing region, where the main stem transfers crown loading into the root system. Decay or loss of sound wood in this area is therefore considered structurally significant. The full extent of internal decay and remaining residual wall thickness could not be quantified through ground-based inspection alone. The tree supports a large mature crown and is located immediately adjacent to a public highway, with pedestrians, moving and parked vehicles, and nearby residential properties within the potential failure zone. Recommendation: Dismantle T001 to near ground level. The recommendation is based on the presence of basal fungal decay, the pronounced hollow response extending approximately 2 m up the lower stem, and the location of the defect within the principal load-bearing region of the tree. These findings materially reduce confidence in the tree's long-term structural reliability. Although the tree provides significant local amenity value within the Conservation Area, this is considered outweighed by the extent and structural significance of the identified defects and the potential consequences of whole-tree or basal failure onto the adjacent highway and surrounding targets.

  10 Sep 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0246 Awaiting decision

  Coniston Lodge Rowdens Road Torquay TQ2 5AZ

  Tree is Holm oak, see photos. Photo shows tree and then position in red dot to house Application is to thin the tree by 25 to 30 % (crown) and prune to clear overhead utility cables by 1 m . This work is required every couple of years to keep the tree healthy and so as not to interfere with cables to house.

  10 Sep 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0242 Granted

  Upton Manor Orchard Upton Manor Road Brixham TQ5 9RB

  5 Day Notice Removal of large dead Spruce tree Removal of dead Cherry tree See Photos

  8 Sep 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0214 Granted

  Alta Vista Higher Warberry Road Torquay TQ1 1SD

  Recent emergency approved felling of two older Lime trees in next door neighbour's garden precipitated a check on our own Lime Tree sic. Precautionary Work is requested on Trunk 2 of a large mature Lime Tree in south part of our property. Sketch Plan Lime Tree position refers . The Lime tree has 4 Trunks from ground level - numbering from left to right in provided Photo Lime Tree 1 of 4 Trunk 2. Photo Lime Tree 2 of 4 shows vis discoloration separation of Trunk 2 from Trunk 3. Separation >=12cm August 2026. No previous measurement. Photo Lime Tree 3 of 4 shows southern inclination of Trunk 2 and extended southern branch growth giving increasing weight leverage/imbalance. Photo Lime Tree 4 of 4 shows extent of recent years Beefsteak fungus at base of Trunk 2 - width c 25cms August 2026. Condition of Lime Tree discussed on site with Jamie, Trees in Need who has managed bi-annually maintenance on our trees for c 20 years. Fungal infection currently appears to be on Trunk 2 base but Trunk 2 is closely twinned with Trunk 3 at this level. Trunk 3 is however largely vertical and foliage more balanced and therefore less at longer term risk. So Imminent/emergency danger of Trunk 2 failure not likely but following precautionary action suggested Requested permission for following Action for Trunk 2. Remove all top growth c 6/7 meter level as show in Photo Lime Tree 3 where extended South lateral growth is prominent to provide a largely vertical Trunk with reduced weight /leverage . Continue to monitor Trunk 2 & 3 separation and Fungal growth.

  12 Aug 2026 Trees