Trevayne Haldon Road Torquay TQ1 2LX

1. 28 Oct 2025

   Received by Torbay

2. 11 Nov 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 29 Dec 2025

   Decision issued: Approval

4. 12 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Torbay granted permission on 29 December 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.

• Cyprus Ridgeway Road Torquay TQ1 2NB

  AT/2026/0021 Submitted 15 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  T1 - Beech (Fagus sylvatica) Crownraise T1 by 3metres from ground level on the higher side (South Easterly side). Crownraise will consist of the removal of secondary and tertiary branches, with the aim to allow more space along the homeowners footpath which it is encroaching on and allow more light under the canopy. Remove dense epicormic growth around the main stem of T1 with the aim to decrease moisture retention around primary limbs and the main stem; it will also help to decrease the diversion of energy and improve amenity value. Remove deadwood throughout the canopy.

  Granted Trees

• The Hayloft Haldon Road Torquay TQ1 2LZ

  P/2023/0045 Submitted 16 Jan 2023 100 yards away

  Remove existing lighting from front and rear, replace with new lighting

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 16 docs

• Rialto Higher Erith Road Torquay TQ1 2NQ

  AT/2021/0241 Submitted 15 Jul 2021 100 yards away

  - Tree species: Holm Oak - The number used on the sketch plan): N/A, Only one tree in question. - A description of the proposed works: We propose to pollard the Holm Oak to its previous pollard points. - Reasons for the work: The Holm oak is encroaching onto the driveway, a limb has blown out with the high winds we had over the winter months and the retaining wall is being pushed as the Holm Oak is getting too big for the area. - Where trees are being felled: The pollard limbs will be lowered onto the private drive. - Proposals for planting replacement trees (including quantity, species, position and size) or reasons for not wanting to replant: N/A the tree will remain.

  Granted Trees 10 docs

• Spinney Haldon Road Torquay TQ1 2LY

  AT/2023/0017 Submitted 26 Jan 2023 100 yards away

  Pine (T1) - Fell Reason(s): The tree is presenting an acute lean, concerns over uprooting and catastrophic failure. Client willing to replant to mitigate loss and aid future tree stock

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Flat 3 Warwick House Ridgeway Road Torquay TQ1 2NB

  AT/2022/0337 Submitted 13 Dec 2022 100 yards away

  To reduce the lateral branches from the Turkey Oak tree that are growing over the main property, Warwick House, by 2-3 meters to eliminate the squirells entering the loft space and causing further damage.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 27 Haldon Road Torquay TQ1 2LX

  AT/2022/0336 Submitted 10 Dec 2022 100 yards away

  T1 - Ash Tree - Sectionally dismantle, fell & remove to ground level. Remove all cut material from site & return to a Teign Trees depot for recycling, leaving the area safe, clean & tidy. Reason for proposed tree removal; Hymenoscyphus fraxineus Ash Dieback has been identified. The tree has been classed as in Class 2 stage of dieback with 75%-51% of the crown remaining (The Tree Council - ADB A Guide For Tree Owners). If left the trees health will only deteriorate making removal dangerous.

  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