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Sunny Glen Parkhill Road Torquay TQ1 2DZ

Granted Torbay AT/2024/0280 Works To Tree Within TPO

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

T1: Leylandii: Mature multi stemmed tree very close to property and growing from raised bank behind weak and non retaining wall. Tree has large amounts of die back within crown and is in decline. Proposed works: Fell to ground level.

As published by the council, reference AT/2024/0280

Application record

Reference
AT/2024/0280
Type
Works To Tree Within TPO
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Approval
Received
15 Oct 2024
Validated
16 Oct 2024
Decided
28 Nov 2024
Ward
Wellswood
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
TQ1 2DZ

Site history

Applications at this address on the Torbay register

This site has had 2 applications since 2024: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • P/2026/0180 Granted

    Sunny Glen Parkhill Road Torquay TQ1 2DZ

    Construction of detached timber framed carport.

    Decided 26 May 2026 Householder

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 15 Oct 2024

    Received by Torbay

  2. 16 Oct 2024

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 28 Nov 2024

    Decision issued: Approval

  4. 16 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

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What this grant of permission means

Torbay granted permission on 28 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.

About tree works applications

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.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • Sunny Glen Parkhill Road Torquay TQ1 2DZ

    P/2026/0180 Submitted 18 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    Construction of detached timber framed carport.

    Granted Householder
    Domestic
  • Arundel Parkhill Road Torquay TQ1 2DZ

    AT/2023/0063 Submitted 2 Mar 2023 50 yards away

    Leylandii - Top and trim to previous level approx 8/10' down

    Granted Trees 10 docs
  • Arundel Parkhill Road Torquay TQ1 2DZ

    AT/2021/0158 Submitted 29 Apr 2021 50 yards away

    T1 - Cypress - Fell - grown too large for area risk of snapped out limbs due to the weight of branches. low amenity value. within striking distance of house and cars in the event of a failure. excessive shading to garden and property

    Refused Trees 3 docs
  • Arden St Marks Road Torquay TQ1 2EL

    AT/2024/0304 Submitted 1 Nov 2024 100 yards away

    Line of conifers used to be a hedge but been left for a couple of years,the lower part has died off,with higher sections alive but snapping out.and hitting his green house,they are not a boundary for any neighbour's they are half way in the garden.they are not very healthy and need removing.aroud 14 to remove

    Granted Trees
  • Devonshire Hotel Parkhill Road Torquay TQ1 2DY

    AT/2025/0289 Submitted 29 Sep 2025 100 yards away

    5 Day Notice - T1 Eucalyptus Tree (Daddyhole Road) - Remove T2 Eucalyptus Tree (Twin Stemmed) - Remove Replacement planting We are happy to discuss suitable replacement planting with the LPA and client.

    Granted Trees
  • Wayside Cottage Daddyhole Road Torquay TQ1 2ED

    AT/2023/0005 Submitted 9 Jan 2023 100 yards away

    Fell beech tree (T1). Located in in Wayside Cottage garden in front of the garage and close to the Pavement of Daddyhole road. The beech tree has a large growth of Fomes Fomentarius on the trunk. Fomes Fomentarius causes wood to rot and become spongy which culminates in the death of the host. Due to the size and location of the tree this instability is a considerable risk to the surrounding area. During the recent months a number of branches have fallen from the tree indicating that the tree is slowly dying, some of these have landed on parked cars, on my garage and one only just missing a pedestrian. The tree has become is oversized for the raised area it is growing on and as if dies it is becoming more likely that the entire tree will fall, creating a substantial danger to life and property. The Beech Tree is growing on a very small raised area held up by a crumbling wall, so the base of the tree does not have a very substantial platform, should the tree fall it is close enough to damage 3 neighbouring properties and my property especially my garage, parked cars or cars driving along Daddyhole Road, which is a busy road, also pedestrians as it is a busy area for pedestrians especially dog walkers heading to Daddyhole Plain. This tree is also less then 3 metres from another tree of equal size which currently is not infected by this fungus but due to the fact that this fungus release spores it could easily become infected and then also pose danger to life and property. The felling of the diseased tree would provide more space for the other Beech tree and help safeguard the other tree from becoming infected. Due to the proximity of property, the road and the neighbouring Beech tree and the fact it is on a raised wall, it would be advantageous not to plant a tree in its place. Not planting a tree would benefit the other Beech tree. The tree is approximately 7 to 8 metres this is a rough approximation as I have no way of measuring it. I have a sketc

    Refused Trees 4 docs

In Torbay

  • 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