Silverdale Higher Warberry Road Torquay TQ1 1RY

1. 28 Oct 2025

   Received by Torbay

2. 16 Dec 2025

   Decision issued: Refusal

3. 12 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.

Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.

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

• Lydford Hall Higher Warberry Road Torquay TQ1 1RY

  AT/2021/0208 Submitted 9 Jun 2021 80m away

  We have a Lebanon Cedar which has a diseased (I think it is leaf blight). Last year we had permission granted by you to take off some large affected branches. The condition has spread rapidly throughout the rest of the tree. This tree cannot be saved. We would like permission to have it taken down by a tree surgeon.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Sutherland House Higher Warberry Road Torquay TQ1 1RY

  AT/2026/0129 Submitted 13 May 2026 92m away

  5 Day Notice Fell - Dangerous tree as has serious root and basal decay. The tree is very decayed with a probe going through about 60% of the base.

  Decided Trees

• Orange Base Station Warberry Hill Cedars Road Torquay Devon TQ1 1SA

  P/2011/0787 Submitted 20 Jul 2011 98m away

  Installation of 6 new antennas

  Split decision Telecoms

• Higher Warberry House Higher Warberry Road Torquay TQ1 1SA

  AT/2026/0211 Submitted 5 Aug 2026 98m away

  We have been requested to remove a dead Cedar tree in the rear garden of the above address, the tree is a mature tree and is within a area covered with TPOs

  Granted Trees

• Silverdale Higher Warberry Road Torquay TQ1 1RY

  AT/2026/0210 Submitted 6 Aug 2026 125m away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~13 Oct

  Front Garden Area: RHS: T1: Yew Reduce in height by approximately 2 - 2.5m to suitable growth points. Reduce sides by approximately 1 - 1.5m to suitable growth points. Tree was supressed on right hand side due to previous vegetation that is no longer present so has no growth, proposed reduction will help to balance canopy for future growth. RHS Boundary: T2: Cherry: Crown reduce by approximately 2m to suitable growth points. Reduce any branches away from property to achieve a minimum 1m clearance. Crown lift secondary branches only to achieve a minimum 4m clearance from ground level. Tree is encroaching and touching the roof and side of the house, proposed work will clear the building and allow better access for garden walkway. All pruning cuts to be made at suitable growth points. All works carried out to BS 3998:2010 Tree Work Recommendations. Remove all cut material from site & return to a Teign Trees depot for recycling, leaving the area safe, clean & tidy.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• Land At Warberry Heights South Of Grange Road Torquay TQ1 1LE

  P/2019/1331 Submitted 17 Dec 2019 151m away

  Outline Application for up to 3 Dwellings, with all matters reserved.

  Decided Outline 38 docs
  Several homes

• 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