Cliff House Cliff Road Torquay TQ2 6RE

1. 10 Oct 2025

   Received by Torbay

2. 13 Oct 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 2 Dec 2025

   Decision issued: Part allowed/part refused

4. 12 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Torbay refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. 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.

• Mericourt Cliff Road Torquay TQ2 6RE

  P/2021/0771 Submitted 22 Jun 2021 50 yards away

  Non Material Amendment to P/2019/1211: Amendment to cladding material & front boundary wall.

  Granted Amendments 5 docs
  Small domestic

• Saltaire Cottage Headland Road Torquay TQ2 6RD

  P/2022/1275 Submitted 25 Nov 2022 200 yards away

  Rebuild and enlarge existing garage, same roof height. New roof with slate to match house.

  Granted Householder Roofing 10 docs
  Domestic

• Corbyn Head Hotel Torbay Road Torquay TQ2 6RG

  P/2026/0115 Submitted 27 Feb 2026 250 yards away

  Variation of condition in relation to P/2020/0420 (Variation of Conditions relating to application P/2019/0699. Condition P1. Variation sought: Revisions to elevations and internal layout. Addition of one bedroom and car parking space. Reduction of building height and reduction in north-south building length. (The proposed development to which the application relates is situated within 10 metres of relevant railway land)): Condition 22 - (Restaurant, roof bar, spa and gym restriction to hotel guests only). Variation sought: Vary the wording of condition 22 to enable a 1 calendar year period for non-hotel guests to access restaurant, roof-top bar, spa and gym.

  Granted Amendments
  Major scheme

• Corbyn Head Hotel Torbay Road Torquay TQ2 6RG

  P/2025/0698 Submitted 30 Oct 2025 250 yards away

  Non-material amendment relating to P/2020/0420. Amendments sought: amendments to Condition P1 (approved plans list) to include drainage and ecology drawings, and rewording of Conditions 2 and 5. The proposed development to which the application relates is situated within 10 metres of relevant railway land.

  Granted Amendments

• Corbyn Head Hotel Torbay Road Torquay TQ2 6RG

  P/2019/1207 Submitted 12 Nov 2019 250 yards away

  Demolition of entire hotel building.

  Granted Other Demolition 24 docs

• 2 Holm Lodge Livermead Hill Torquay TQ2 6QY

  P/2021/0769 Submitted 21 Jun 2021 250 yards away

  Formation of balcony to rear. Existing window to be removed & French/patio style door to be installed.

  Refused Full applications Windows or glazing 12 docs

• 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