Torre C Of E Academy Barton Road Torquay TQ1 4DN

1. 4 Oct 2024

   Received by Torbay

2. 18 Oct 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 11 Dec 2024

   Decision issued: Approval

4. 23 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

• Torre C Of E Academy Barton Road Torquay TQ1 4DN

  AT/2026/0074 Submitted 5 Mar 2026 22m away

  T1354 - Dead Wyche elm - section fell to ground level. T1355 - Field maples - reduce tree to allow 1.5 m high pollard. Vitality poor - tree historic coppice and of unusual form. Multi stemmed and historically had significant works leading to significant wounding. The tree has deadwood throughout the canopy and the majority of primary stems has wounding and significant decay present. T1356 - Field maple - Crown reduce the tree by 1.5 m in height and crown spread. - Vitality fair - Bark included junction at 1 metre above ground level - large amounts of reactive tissue mildly mitigate likelihood of failure. The tree is 9m tall and a crown spread of 7 metres, after the reduction the tree will have a height of approx 7.5 tall and a crown spread of 5.5. metres. G2 - Mixed species (Tulip trees & Black hybrid poplars) - Reduce canopy back by 2m growing over the car park - Vitality fair - trees have deadwood throughout canopy over target areas Branches are elongated which is typical of species. The trees are currently 20 metres tall and a crown spread of 9m. After the pruning the crown spread will be approx 7m. T5099 - Dead Rowan - straight fell from ground level.

  Granted Trees

• Torre C Of E Academy Barton Road Torquay TQ1 4DN

  AT/2026/0183 Submitted 21 Jul 2026 39m away

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

  Granted Trees

• Treetops Valley View Close Torquay TQ1 4DY

  AT/2021/0152 Submitted 23 Apr 2021 91m away

  T1 / T2 / T3 - To Crown Lift 3 Sycamores to acheive a height of 6 meters above ground level - At present they are between 3-4 meters from ground level causing shading to a small garden. The Branches are lower primary also higher secondary maximum pruning cut 40cm diameter.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 46 Barton Road Torquay Devon TQ1 4DP

  P/2010/1243 Submitted 4 Nov 2010 158m away

  Non material amendment - parking arrangements to application P/2009/1170/PA

  Granted Amendments 6 docs

• 33 St Michaels Road Torquay Devon TQ1 4DD

  P/2010/0356 Submitted 25 Mar 2010 160m away

  Single storey extension to form dining room and study

  Granted Householder Extension 4 docs
  Small domestic

• Arthington Torquay Devon TQ1 4HH

  AT/2012/0035 Submitted 9 Feb 2012 175m away

  G1 - 2 Beech Trees - Reduce in height by 30% of the crown, shorten lateral branches by up to 6 feet to reshape. Cuts on lateral branches up to 4 inches.

  Refused Trees 4 docs

• 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