1 Wellswood Park Torquay TQ1 2QB

1. 27 Aug 2025

   Received by Torbay

2. 28 Aug 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 7 Oct 2025

   Decision issued: No Objections Raised

4. 12 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Torbay granted permission on 7 October 2025, 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.

• St Faiths 426 Babbacombe Road Torquay TQ1 2QD

  P/2024/0643 Submitted 20 Sep 2024 50 yards away

  Replacement Windows to Northwest Elevation of Main House, Garden Flat Flat 3 & Flat 4.

  Refused Full applications Windows or glazing 10 docs
  Several homes

• 3 Wellswood Park Torquay Devon TQ1 2QB

  P/2011/0081 Submitted 26 Jan 2011 50 yards away

  Alterations and extension to existing terrace together with external improvements

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension 8 docs

• 9 Ilsham Road Torquay TQ1 2JG

  P/2023/0164 Submitted 14 Feb 2023 100 yards away

  Proposed new accommodation at rear of property.

  Refused Full applications 17 docs

• Wellswood Park Torquay

  AT/2023/0070 Submitted 7 Mar 2023 100 yards away

  T008 - Portuguese laurel - Remove to ground level T001 - Ash - Remove to ground level T013 - Horse Chestnut - Remove hanging branches, reduce crown by 2-3m height and spread T005 - Sycamore - Replace old bracing with dynamic non invasive bracing at the same location T001 - Turkey oak - Remove to ground level. Tree is damaging boundary wall, See structural engineer report T007 - Beech - Remove deadwood T003 - Sycamore - Remove to ground level T004 - Portuguese laurel - Remove to ground level T009 - Hornbeam - Remove to ground level, Squirrel debarking has caused considerable damage since the tree report was commissioned. T006 - Tree of heaven - Remove deadwood greater than 30cm T010 - Holm oak - Remove deadwood over footpath T012 - Fir - Remove to ground level (Dead) T014 - Ash - At time of inspection it was free of ash die back, remove if find to be infected T015 - Lime - Remove damaged Branch T002 - Beech - Reduce in height/spread by 2-3m to appropriate points A - Leylandii - Remove to ground level B - Ash - Remove to ground level - severe die back Please refer to the attached tree risk report from Hi Line and structural survey for more details Whilst there are no specific plans to replant trees where trees have been removed. There are plans to plant new trees where appropriate spaces become available. At the moment some of the planting in the park is very densely spaced and some trees are becoming very drawn up and spindly rather than reaching their full potential, quite a number (sycamore, ash and holm oak) are self seeded and are therefore not necessarily in the best positions and may even cause future damage to the boundary walls. It would not therefore be appropriate to plant more trees in these circumstances but better to plant where there are gaps in the canopy.

  Granted Trees 14 docs
  Small domestic

• Admirals House 1 Kents Road Torquay TQ1 2NL

  P/2026/0142 Submitted 3 Mar 2026 100 yards away

  Installation of fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus, including cabling and trunking.

  Decided Telecoms

• St Peters House 2 Kents Road Torquay TQ1 2NL

  P/2025/0577 Submitted 8 Sep 2025 150 yards away

  Installation of fixed line broadband apparatus.

  Granted Telecoms

• 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