Pembroke House Trelissick Road Paignton TQ3 3GZ

1. 11 Nov 2024

   Received by Torbay

2. 19 Nov 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 31 Dec 2024

   Decision issued: Approval

4. 8 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Torbay granted permission on 31 December 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.

• 46 Luscombe Close Paignton Torbay TQ3 3GQ

  AT/2025/0362 Submitted 10 Dec 2025 89m away

  T1 Oak The existing crown spread is approximately 22m, with a maximum radial spread of 11m, we seek to reduce the radial spread on the east side over the garden of 50 Luscombe Close, by up to 1.5m with maximum pruning cuts of no more than 50mm, using reducing via thinning style of prunning, this will reduce the crown diameter by up to 1.5m in total, the radial spread on the east side of the garden of 50 luscombe close by 1.5m. Please see attached page 14 from QTRA from east Devon tree care The existing crown spread is approximately 22m, with a maximum radial spread of 11m, we seek to reduce the radial spread on the east side over the garden of 50 Luscombe Close, by up to 1.5m with maximum pruning cuts of no more than 50mm, using reducing via thinning style of prunning, this will reduce the crown diameter by up to 1.5m in total, the radial spread on the east side of the garden of 50 luscombe close by 1.5m.

  Granted Trees

• 19 Luscombe Close Paignton Torbay TQ3 3GQ

  AT/2026/0190 Submitted 24 Jul 2026 93m away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~24 Sep

  T1 - Sycamore rear of 19 Luscombe rd - Section fell to ground level due to it out growing the space where it is growing. T2 - Sycamore - Remove limb approximately 150 mm in diameter, crossing over garden, due to being over extended and tip heavy.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 220 Kings Ash Road Paignton TQ3 3XL

  AT/2022/0326 Submitted 30 Nov 2022 101m away

  G1 - Ash Group (4) located on the edge of the woodland - evidence of ash die back within canopy, fell to ground level. T2 - Ash located on the edge of the woodland - evidence of ash die back within canopy, fell to ground level.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Land Off Luscombe Road Paignton Torbay

  V/2021/0003 Submitted 2 Sep 2021 113m away

  Variation of Section 106 Agreement on application P/2014/0938. Amendment to affordable housing specification for wheelchair adapted units. Amendments: Provision of box for mail catching beneath letterbox. Provision of remote control openers for fire doors. Minimum dimension for bathroom 2700mm x 3500mm. Provision of minimum x 4 double electrical sockets to kitchen. Provision of plumbing for minimum x 4 standard sized white goods. Minimum space of 2.5 m cubed beneath worktop.

  Decided Conditions 8 docs

• 218 Kings Ash Road Paignton TQ3 3XL

  AT/2024/0255 Submitted 27 Sep 2024 124m away

  T1 Sycamore - Fell to ground, Water pipe imploded and damaged within root plate, tree and stump need removing to fix broken pipe. T2 Ash - To be felled, 90% declined, extensive canker to main stem T3 ash - Selective prune to achieve 1m clearance away from BT cables/pole

  Refused Trees 2 docs

• 218 Kings Ash Road Paignton TQ3 3XL

  AT/2026/0056 Submitted 16 Feb 2026 125m away

  G1 2x Horse chestnut and 1x common beech to be reduced in height by approx 50% to just above lateral branch above bird box (beech) and chestnut to be reduced to same height as beech tree to leave in uniform height. G1 1 x Common Beech: Pre pruning dimensions: H: 18m W: 5m Post Pruning dimensions: H: 9m W: 4m 2 x Horse Chestnuts: Taller tre: Pre pruning dimensions: H: 15m W: 4m Post Pruning dimensions: H: 9m W: 4m Smaller tree: Pre pruning dimensions: H: 12m W: 4m Post Pruning dimensions: H: 6m W: 4m Reasons: Beech tree has decay at the base, so the work is being done to reduce the wind resistance on the stem and manage as a monolith going forward. The two horse chestnuts have grown with poor form because of the beech trees dominance.

  Granted Trees

• AT/2026/0177 Granted

  Rowcroft Hospice Ellas Gardens Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS

  All relevant photos included in report. T009 -Scots pine - In striking distance of service road, tree is dead. - Fell tree T10 - Common ash - Tree is on edge of service road, growing out of bank. Tree is entirely dead and in striking distance of road. - Fell tree T015 - Generally good health. No funding or cavities at the base. No obvious signs of decay in main stem. Four large hanging limbs directly over the footpath on the south side of canopy at 15m - Remove hanging and snapped limbs over footpath T020 - Tree is situated in maintained lawn with circular bench around base. Tree is in generally good health. One snapped large limb at 13m on eastern side of the canopy, in striking distance of bench area. - Remove snapped limb at 13m on eastern side of canopy. T028 - Tree is situated on edge of entrance road, in striking distance of third party property and road. No cavities or fungal fruiting bodies found at base. No evidence of decay. Tree appears to be in good health. Moderate deadwood in canopy over road. One large hanging branch directly over road at 11m on eastern side. - Remove hanging limb over road.

  16 Jul 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0194 Decided

  Cedars House Cedars Road Torquay TQ1 1SB

  T1 remove epicormic growth on main stem up to height of adjacent wall (2m) T2 pollard at 4.5m.

  27 Jul 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0170 Refused

  Flat 1 St Ives Court Furzehill Road Torquay TQ1 3JG

  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.

  8 Jul 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0169 Granted

  Norton Lea Solsbro Road Torquay TQ2 6PF

  T001 - 1x Mature Holm Oak Reduce the height of 1x Primary stem by approximately 6.0 metres, leaving a final height of the stem at approximately 12 metres. Radial crown spread to remain un-affected at all compass points. All works shall retain the tree's main framework and natural form, maintaining a high proportion of the foliage-bearing structure. All final pruning cuts shall be made at suitable growth points in accordance with BS 3998:2010 Tree Work - Recommendations. Individual pruning wounds shall not exceed 100 mm in diameter & pruning cuts made at suitable growth points in accordance with BS 39982010 Tree Work - Recommendations. 1x Primary stem exhibiting a large tear at the union - Sectionally dismantle back to the first suitable primary union to reduce the risk of failure while retaining the remaining tree structure where practicable. Works are specified to reduce weight loading and sail area on the affected stem whilst retaining a balanced and structurally appropriate crown form. Area Tree Preservation Order & Conservation Area Justification The proposed works relate to 1x Mature Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) identified as T001. The tree forms a prominent landscape feature, and the proposed works have been carefully specified to retain the tree's overall amenity contribution, natural form, and long-term viability whilst addressing identified structural concerns within the crown structure. Arboricultural justification- One primary stem is exhibiting a significant tear and structural weakness at the union, increasing the likelihood of stem failure under continued wind loading and canopy weight. The proposed reduction and partial dismantling works are therefore considered necessary on arboricultural and safety grounds in order to reduce mechanical stress, weight loading, and sail area acting upon the affected stem which in turn will increase the likelihood of whole stem failure. The proposed works comprise the reduction in height of the affected primary

  6 Jul 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0236 Decided

  Briary Towers 42 Vicarage Road Torquay TQ2 6HX

  Fell dead conifer

  3 Sep 2026 Trees