8 Oxlea Close Torquay TQ1 2HB

This site has had 2 applications since 2021: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• P/2021/0442 Granted

  8 Oxlea Close Torquay TQ1 2HB

  Extension of side balcony, with alterations to hand rail. Replacement windows and doors to front porch.

  Decided 27 Jul 2021 Householder

1. 12 Nov 2024

   Received by Torbay

2. 12 Nov 2024

   Decision issued: Approval

3. 1 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Torbay granted permission on 12 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.

• 8 Oxlea Close Torquay TQ1 2HB

  P/2021/0442 Submitted 14 Apr 2021 4m away

  Extension of side balcony, with alterations to hand rail. Replacement windows and doors to front porch.

  Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 9 Oxlea Close Torquay TQ1 2HB

  AT/2021/0184 Submitted 13 May 2021 26m away

  T1. Lawson Cypress. Reduce Lawson Cypress by approx 2.5. in height so it blends in with the height of surrounding canopy. Customer is concerned that if the tree gets too high it may be damaged in high winds.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 6 Oxlea Close Torquay TQ1 2HB

  P/2021/0839 Submitted 16 Jul 2021 52m away

  Formation of new raised patio to front.

  Granted Householder 11 docs
  Domestic

• 10 Oxlea Close Torquay TQ1 2HB

  AT/2023/0023 Submitted 1 Feb 2023 70m away

  My client is looking to take some weight of a sycamore tree ( T1 ) the tree is leaning towards a fairly busy road I have suggested that we carry out a 15% radial crown reduction. Bring the cuts back to 2nd growth points this will be a sufficient amount of growth/weight to help with the lean whilst keeping the tree healthy. There is a old sycamore coppice ( G1 ) which is over crowded and not letting in much light for the garden underneath to strive. I have suggested removing any dead wood within the crown, a 15% radial crown reduction bringing the cuts back to 2nd growth points and removing the 2nd leader to open up for more sun light.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• 21 Oxlea Close Torquay TQ1 2HB

  AT/2024/0217 Submitted 14 Aug 2024 111m away

  TPO Justification : Trees have historically been pollarded and more recently crown reduced. Returning the trees back to a cyclical pollarding regime is a reasonable approach to tree management for holm oak trees within this age group. Short-term there would be a loss of amenity but long-term the pollarding regime will ensure canopy cover is retained by: preventing trees from out-growing there immediate environment and retaining a green feature providing amenity. There is argument that the pollarding regime has lapsed and therefore a reduction back to the previous cut points would be more appropriate; we would appreciate being advised if the Tree Officer feels this is more appropriate. The proposed tree works are as follows: G1 - 20 x Holm oaks running adjacent with Lincombe Drive. To Pollard back to primary pollard points with final cuts made at approximately 1.5 metres above ground level metres from ground level. Initiate a well-balanced candelabra framework for future branch structure to establish. All works carried out to BS 3998:2010 Tree Works Recommendations G2 - Mixed species trees located at the bottom of garden. Crown reduce the height only from 15 metres back to approximately 13 metres from the branch tips back to previous pruning points, while retaining the main framework & shape of the crown & therefore a high proportion of the foliage bearing structure. All pruning cuts to be made at suitable growth points. All works carried out to BS 3998:2010 Tree Works Recommendations G3 - Mixed species trees located at the side boundary of the garden. Crown reduce the height only from approximately 14 metres to approximately 11 metres from the branch tips back to previous pruning points, while retaining the main framework & shape of the crown & therefore a high proportion of the foliage bearing structure. All pruning cuts to be made at suitable growth points. All works carried out to BS 3998:2010 Tree Works Recommendation

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 19 Oxlea Close Torquay TQ1 2HB

  P/2021/0471 Submitted 20 Apr 2021 147m away

  First floor rear extension, and alterations to front first floor wall and balcony. (Revised scheme received 18 June 2021).

  Granted Householder Extension 12 docs
  Domestic

• 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.

  15 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.

  10 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.

  10 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

  8 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.

  12 Aug 2026 Trees