House Woodlands Hunsdon Road Torquay TQ1 1QB

This site has had 2 applications since 2022: 1 approved, 1 refused.

• AT/2022/0320 Granted

  House Woodlands Hunsdon Road Torquay TQ1 1QB

  Very large (approx 40m+) holm oak (T11 on tree plan), identified by tree surgeons/arboroculturists (Martyn Guppy from Devon Arb and Wayne Johnson from Stump Out) as extremely dangerous due to a six foot split in the centre of the trunk with movement on both sides. Considered at risk of failing at any time and falling into the road, our property or neighbouring properties . Tree has been temporarily strapped by tree surgeons. They have recommended felling as soon as possible.

  Decided 11 May 2023 Trees

1. 21 Oct 2025

   Received by Torbay

2. 18 Nov 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 31 Dec 2025

   Decision issued: Refused With Alternative

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.

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• House Woodlands Hunsdon Road Torquay TQ1 1QB

  AT/2022/0320 Submitted 24 Nov 2022 50 yards away

  Very large (approx 40m+) holm oak (T11 on tree plan), identified by tree surgeons/arboroculturists (Martyn Guppy from Devon Arb and Wayne Johnson from Stump Out) as extremely dangerous due to a six foot split in the centre of the trunk with movement on both sides. Considered at risk of failing at any time and falling into the road, our property or neighbouring properties . Tree has been temporarily strapped by tree surgeons. They have recommended felling as soon as possible.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• Holtye Stitchill Road Torquay TQ1 1PZ

  AT/2024/0285 Submitted 18 Oct 2024 50 yards away

  T1 Holm Oak of MWA Arboricultural Report Works: Reduce to historic pruning points removing regrowth triennially - as shown in image in Arb Report. T2 Holm Oak - of MWA Arboricultural Report Works: Reduce to 6.0m height and 6.0m spread removing regrowth triennially. Reason: Clay shrinkage subsidence damage at the property.

  Granted Trees

• Holtye Stitchill Road Torquay TQ1 1PZ

  AT/2025/0291 Submitted 2 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  1x Holm Oak - Crown lift secondary & sub lateral branch growth only, to provide a clearance of approximately 5.6 metres between ground level and foliage tips, to achieve the desired vertical clearance over the driveway. Remaining wounds shall not exceed 40 mm in diameter. Remove all cut material from site & return to a Devon Tree Services depot for recycling, leaving the area safe, clean & tidy. Remove all cut material from site & return to a Devon Tree Services depot for recycling, leaving the area safe, clean & tidy. Justification for Works: - To protect the tree from potential damage caused by service vehicles such as dustcarts, delivery vans, and removal vehicles using the driveway. - To improve clearance and safe access beneath the canopy. - To allow more natural light into the adjacent property and garden area. - The proposed pruning is minimal, remedial in nature, and will not detract from the tree's health, amenity, or overall appearance.

  Granted Trees

• The Laurels Hunsdon Road Torquay TQ1 1QB

  AT/2024/0221 Submitted 16 Aug 2024 50 yards away

  1. Portuguese Laurel - Poor specimen multi stemmed to remove all small vegetation below tree to ground level. Crown lift tree to 4m above ground level by taking the limbs off to the main stem to reduce height of tree by 1-2m to suitable growth points to create natural crown shape 2. Portuguese Laurel - To remove all small vegetation below tree to ground level. To reduce height of tree by 2m to suitable growth points to create a natural shape of crown. 3. Portuguese laurel - To remove all small vegetation below tree to ground level. Crown lift tree to 4 metres above ground level by taking the limbs off to the main stem. To reduce height of the tree by 0.5m to suitable growth points to create a natural shape.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Orchard Cottage Stitchill Road Torquay TQ1 1PY

  AT/2023/0111 Submitted 12 Apr 2023 50 yards away

  T1 Golden Cypress - dismantle to ground level

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Hunsdon Court Hunsdon Road Torquay TQ1 1QB

  AT/2023/0032 Submitted 7 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  G1 (Trees T1 to T4) - reduce laterally the lower crown to north towards the apartments by 2 to 3m, to a height of 7m. (Leaving a tree with crown spread to north of 3-4m). This is to provide a clearance from the building.

  Granted Trees 4 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