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

Torbay granted permission on 20 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.

• Lofthouse 2 Burridge Road Torquay TQ2 6JB

  AT/2026/0153 Submitted 15 Jun 2026 100 yards 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 100 yards 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

• Derwent Hill Greenway Road Torquay TQ2 6JE

  AT/2024/0332 Submitted 3 Dec 2024 100 yards away

  PLEASE NOTE - TREE NUMBERS RELATE TO ASPECT TREE CONSULTANCY PLAN (03972 TLP), NOT TO NUMBER ON TPO SCHEDULE T1 ? Monterey cypress: Crown spread SE to 4m above ground level. Remains of eastern stem present, decayed but of limited significance. Crown lift on eastern side of tree removing: 1) Two lowest branches 100mm in diameter originating at 4m and 4.5m above ground level. 2) NE primary limb originating at 4.5m above ground level - remove two lowest secondary branches originating at 1m from base of the branch (the lowest one has a split 2m from trunk and the other is 20cm above it). 3) NE Primary limb, secondary branch growing east 1m from trunk 100mm in diameter and tertiary branches growing east up to 5m above ground level from underside of branch. 4) Remove lowest branch N growing in a NNW direction toward house, which is over the roof of the extension, originating at 6.5m above ground level from second lowest primary branch, maximum 100mm in diameter. 5) Tertiary branches SW at 4.5m above ground level 50mm in diameter. All pruning is in accordance with BS3998 and relates to less than 5 to 8% of total crown volume. Reasons: To provide reasonable clearance of the house, garden, ancillary structures and the neighbouring property. The works accord with BS 3998 2010 Tree Work - Recommendations and the extent of foliage / bud removal do not exceed national guidance. The trees physiological condition is good, and the works will not lead to decline in the tree?s health. The size of pruning cuts will not allow heartwood decay to develop. The works will not affect the trees visual amenity value. T2 Lime: Crown lift and/or crown reduce to include: 1) Crown lift to 4m above ground level removing tertiary and secondary branches only and maximum 75mm in diameter (some parent branches are 100mm but prune back to nearest growth point at 75mm in diameter) up to 5m above ground level. 2) Reduce lowest primary east originating at 4m above ground level by 4m f...

  Granted Trees

• St Mathews Lodge 85 Walnut Road Torquay TQ2 6HU

  P/2021/0309 Submitted 17 Mar 2021 150 yards 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 150 yards 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 150 yards 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

• 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