St Ives Court Furzehill Road Torquay TQ1 3JG

1. 30 Sep 2024

   Received by Torbay

2. 1 Oct 2024

   Decision issued: Approval

3. 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

• St Ives Court Furzehill Road Torquay TQ1 3JG

  AT/2025/0336 Submitted 10 Nov 2025 6m away

  5 Day Notice - Pine (Pinus Sp.) - Dead & Dangerous. Full dismantle and removal of the tree on grounds of safety. Please see photo.

  Granted Trees

• 11 St Ives Court Furzehill Road Torquay TQ1 3JG

  AT/2021/0275 Submitted 3 Aug 2021 13m away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~28 Sep

  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

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

• Flat 1 St Ives Court Furzehill Road Torquay TQ1 3JG

  AT/2026/0170 Submitted 8 Jul 2026 50m away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~4 Sep

  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.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• Flat 5 Wilnecote Lodge Furzehill Road Torquay TQ1 3JG

  AT/2021/0168 Submitted 7 May 2021 53m away

  Yew trees at the left of the property adjoining Wilnecote Lodge and Ash Hill Road. We wish to trim around 2 metres off the top as they have become very tall. They are within the conservation area 1977.02 as specified on the plan.

  Refused Trees 5 docs

• Wilnecote Lodge Furzehill Road Torquay TQ1 3JG

  AT/2026/0041 Submitted 29 Jan 2026 54m away

  T007 - Tag 0048 - Turkey Oak - Reduce crown height of tree by 2-3m; reduce south aspect of crown over Ash Hill Road by approx. 2m, to suitable subsidiary growth points. Client ref. 009; previous pruning to remove large diameter primary limbs over Ash Hill Road with 4 wounds noted, exposed dysfunctional sapwood; likely increased internal stress and potential crack formation in primary limb at 8m, south aspect as indicated by rapid rib formation; failure of this limb informs risk assessment, likely onto parked vehicle.

  Granted Trees

• Upton Rectory Furzehill Road Torquay TQ1 3JG

  AT/2026/0044 Submitted 3 Feb 2026 123m away

  T1 Apple (height: 3m, canopy radius: 1.5m, DBH: 40cm, no of stems: 1) Remove close to ground level and treat stumps with herbicide to inhibit regrowth. H2 Cypress (height: 3.5m) Remove stems within 6m of area of damage. T6 Holm Oak (height: 2.2m, canopy radius: 1m, DBH: 42cm, no of stems: 1) Remove close to ground level and treat stump with herbicide to inhibit regrowth.

  Granted Trees

• 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