Springwater House Lower Erith Road Torquay TQ1 2PX

1. 28 Oct 2025

   Received by Torbay

2. 16 Dec 2025

   Decision issued: Refusal

3. 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.

• Wilverley Court Higher Woodfield Road Torquay TQ1 2JZ

  AT/2023/0071 Submitted 8 Mar 2023 50 yards away

  G001 - The group consisting of a mixed species hedge line rooted on top of a retaining wall. Coppice all vegetation to approximately 300mm above ground level. This is due to concerns of the effects of the root networks compromising the stability of the retaining wall and to allow a more managed hedge line to be established. G002 - Group of mixed species shrubs and vegetation to be felled to ground level to allow management of the vegetation growing around more established trees. T001 - Sycamore: fell to ground level. Rooted directly on top of a retaining wall bordering the highway and has future potential to compromise the retaining wall. Located within G001 where a more manageable hedge line is to be established. T002 - Sycamore: fell to ground level. Rooted directly on top of a retaining wall bordering the highway and has future potential to compromise the retaining wall. Located within G001 where a more manageable hedge line is to be established. T003 - Holm Oak: crown lift to 5m over the driveway and reduce the western aspect of the crown by 2.5m from branch tips. The tree is heavily biased to the west and the low canopy is impacting the driveway. T004 - Sycamore: fell to ground level. Rooted against the retaining wall bordering Lower Erith Road, the tree has caused substantial damage to the retaining wall which is posing a risk to highways. T005 - Sycamore: fell to ground level. Rooted against the retaining wall bordering Lower Erith Road, the tree has caused substantial damage to the retaining wall which is posing a risk to highways. T006 - Holly: fell to ground level. Rooted against the retaining wall bordering Lower Erith Road, the tree is in decline. T007 - Acer: fell to ground level. Rooted within a paved courtyard. The tree has outgrown it's location and is causing significant damage to the surrounding pavers which is the main access to properties.

  Granted Trees 15 docs

• Flat 2 Clyde House Higher Erith Road Torquay TQ1 2NQ

  AT/2024/0316 Submitted 19 Nov 2024 100 yards away

  Please see report 12.035.TPO.app Application for consent to remove Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) tree.

  Refused Trees

• Land At Higher Woodfield Road Torquay

  P/2026/0008 Submitted 7 Jan 2026 100 yards away

  Construction of 3-storey 4-bed dwelling with amenity space to front and rear.

  Refused Full applications
  Domestic

• Flat 1 Terracina Lower Erith Road Torquay TQ1 2PX

  AT/2025/0299 Submitted 9 Oct 2025 100 yards away

  T1 - Holm Oak Proposal: Carry out a crown reduction of approximately 1-2 metres in height and lateral spread, maintaining the tree's natural shape. Reason: The tree has outgrown its setting and is now too large for the space. The works are intended to reduce its dominance and bring it back to a more proportionate and manageable size, while retaining its health, amenity, and character.

  Refused Trees

• 2 Cumbernauld Higher Erith Road Torquay TQ1 2NQ

  P/2026/0056 Submitted 28 Jan 2026 100 yards away

  Replacement of 2 single glazed timber sash windows with double glazed UPVC windows.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing

• Rosemary Lower Erith Road Torquay TQ1 2PX

  AT/2021/0178 Submitted 12 May 2021 100 yards away

  T1) Fell dying Pine tree. Plant a Rowan in it's place.

  Granted Trees 3 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