Electricity Sub Station 17M From 25 Seymour Drive 28M From Seymour Drive Seymour Drive Watcombe Torquay Torbay TQ2 8PY

1. 3 Oct 2024

   Received by Torbay

2. 7 Oct 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 22 Nov 2024

   Decision issued: Approval

4. 1 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Torbay granted permission on 22 November 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.

• 29 Seymour Drive Torquay TQ2 8PY

  AT/2026/0013 Submitted 9 Jan 2026 0.1 miles away

  T5673 - 1 X Turkey oak (Quercus cerris) - Sectional dismantle and fell. Replace with a Standard size Acer freemanii (Autumn blaze). See QTRA for justification of works

  Granted Trees

• 31 Seymour Drive Torquay TQ2 8PY

  AT/2026/0062 Submitted 20 Feb 2026 0.1 miles away

  Tree photo and work required attached

  Granted Trees

• 29 Seymour Drive Torquay TQ2 8PY

  AT/2025/0308 Submitted 16 Oct 2025 0.1 miles away

  Proposed Works: Crown lift the conifer on the western side of the garden. Crown lift the isolated conifer halfway down the path to 2.8 metres. Crown lift the conifer next to the Oak to 2.8 metres. Justification: The proposed works are intended to manage the garden's trees and hedges responsibly, promoting plant health while improving garden utility. Other selective trimming and crown lifting of conifers will similarly maintain safe and unobstructed access along garden paths. All works will be undertaken sensitively to preserve plant health, maintain privacy and screening, and support long-term sustainable growth.

  Granted Trees

• 31 Seymour Drive Torquay Devon TQ2 8PY

  AT/2010/0268 Submitted 22 Oct 2010 0.1 miles away

  T1: Sycamore-FellT2: Sycamore- Crown lift to 4m above garden and crown thin by 20%T3: Sycamore- Crown lift to 4m above garden and crown thin 20%T4: Beech- Crown lift to 8m above garden and reduce back overextended branches to boundary fenceT5: Yew- Crown thin by 20-30% and crown reduce by 2m

  Split decision Trees 4 docs

• Brunel Manor Teignmouth Road Torquay TQ1 4SF

  AT/2023/0027 Submitted 3 Feb 2023 0.1 miles away

  Fell Pine Tree

  Decided Trees 7 docs

• 44 Seymour Drive Torquay TQ2 8PY

  P/2025/0822 Submitted 16 Dec 2025 0.1 miles away

  Formation of flat roof dormer to north elevation (rear), installation of roof lights to south elevation (front), installation of windows/doors and demolition of existing rear extension.

  Granted Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer +2

• 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.

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 17 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.

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 17 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.

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 17 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

  Received 8 Sep, published by the council 17 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.

  Received 12 Aug, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Trees