Hartwell House Greenway Road Torquay TQ2 6JE

1. 8 Sep 2025

   Received by Torbay

2. 10 Sep 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 20 Oct 2025

   Decision issued: No Objections Raised

4. 12 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

• Lofthouse 2 Burridge Road Torquay TQ2 6JB

  AT/2026/0153 Submitted 15 Jun 2026 102m away

  T1 - Conifer Proposed Works: Dismantle and remove the conifer tree using sectional dismantling techniques. Utilise appropriate lowering and rigging methods to prevent damage to surrounding property, landscaping, boundary features, and adjacent vegetation. Process arisings through a tracked woodchipper, with woodchip retained within the hedge line where appropriate. Remove all timber and remaining arisings from site. Reason for Works: The conifer is dead T2 - Maple Proposed Works: Remove major deadwood from the garden side of the canopy. Deadwood removal limited to branches exceeding 25mm diameter.

  Granted Trees

• Snowdon Lodge Burridge Road Torquay TQ2 6HG

  AT/2026/0023 Submitted 16 Jan 2026 103m away

  Oak T1 - Selective reduction of the NE and SE crown overhang to achieve adequate clearance above the adjacent public access lane, in line with the minimum highway clearance standard of 5.03 m. This is particularly important given the restricted manoeuvrability for larger vehicles near the bus stop, where safe passage must be maintained for public transport, service, and emergency vehicles.

  Granted Trees

• St Mathews Lodge 85 Walnut Road Torquay TQ2 6HU

  P/2021/0309 Submitted 17 Mar 2021 115m away

  Installation of dormer window to rear elevation of loft conversion.

  Refused Householder Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 10 docs
  Domestic

• Homecot 6 St Matthews Road Torquay Devon TQ2 6JA

  P/2012/0708 Submitted 26 Jun 2012 130m away

  Extend time limit -formation of sun deck and balustrade to existing flat roof of sun lounge- application P/2009/0463

  Granted Householder 7 docs
  Domestic

• St Matthew's Church St Matthew's Road Torquay TQ2 6JA

  AT/2025/0292 Submitted 3 Oct 2025 138m away

  Tree A on photo Holm oak (Quercus ilex) Crown lift to 5.5metres Safety and regulations for vehicles on St Mathews Road Safety for children in the adjacent park -climbing and pulling Safety and light to Memorial garden Tree B on photo Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) Crown lift to 5.5 metres Safety and regulations on Vicarage Road

  Granted Trees

• St Omer Care Home Greenway Road Torquay TQ2 6JE

  AT/2024/0302 Submitted 25 Oct 2024 156m away

  Fell dead maple

  Granted Trees

• 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