17 Penn Meadows Close Brixham TQ5 9PS

1. 4 Nov 2025

   Received by Torbay

2. 5 Nov 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Dec 2025

   Decision issued: Refusal

4. 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

• 15 Penn Meadows Close Brixham TQ5 9PS

  AT/2022/0335 Submitted 9 Dec 2022 14m away

  T2 - Lime tree second stage pollard 14m - 11m. Permission already granted for these works to take place in 2024, however, Devon Tree Services has reviewed the canopy and this tree would benefit from this work being completed now. T3 - Sycamore - Dismantle and fell to ground level. Removal necessary due to unbalanced crown caused by natural suppression. QTRA report attached with application.

  Refused Trees 4 docs

• 12 Penn Meadows Close Brixham TQ5 9PS

  AT/2025/0298 Submitted 8 Oct 2025 44m away

  Proposed Works: Crown lift T1 Lime Tree (Tilia spp.) to 5.2 metres above ground level. Justification: The proposed crown lift is necessary to provide safe and unobstructed clearance for vehicles and pedestrians in accordance with industry and highway standards. The lower branches currently restrict access and visibility, creating potential safety concerns. Raising the crown to 5.2 m will also increase the amount of winter sunlight reaching the garden, enhancing light levels and overall amenity. The work will be carried out sensitively, removing primary and secondary growth as required, to maintain the tree's health, structural integrity, and aesthetic form. This management approach represents good arboricultural practice and will reduce the need for more significant interventions in the future.

  Granted Trees

• Holiday Centre Riviera Bay Holiday Village Mudstone Lane Brixham TQ5 9EJ

  AT/2025/0363 Submitted 12 Dec 2025 71m away

  G1 Monterey cypress crown reduction only on the north side, 3 metres in the lower outer crown, 2 metres in the mid outer crown, and up to 1 metre in the upper outer crown, with final cuts not exceeding 50 mm. Breakage occurs within the affected tree crown parts, and G1 is constantly subjected to tensile loads on the opposite side of the compression, as the group is positioned on the windward side of the applied force. G1 targets the house to the north, and there are no restrictions for parking on Douglas Avenue.

  Granted Trees

• 20 Edinburgh Road Brixham TQ5 9PH

  P/2026/0354 Submitted 1 Jun 2026 140m away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~27 Jul

  Formation of single-storey rear extension.

  Awaiting decision Prior approval Extension
  Small domestic

• 5 Douglas Avenue Brixham TQ5 9EL

  AT/2026/0101 Submitted 9 Apr 2026 141m away

  Please refer to plan no: 2015.001 - T4 Maple tree for position reference + identification information We wish to request permission for a professional tree surgeon to create a light crown lift of approx 2 metres removing a small number of secondary branches to maintain a balanced canopy + ground level clearance + selectively reduce lateral spread by no more than 1 metre to retain existing framework whilst reducing footpath overhang + promoting trees' existing form. The intention is to retain trees' natural character + encourage new healthy growth.

  Granted Trees

• Coast Path Cottage Riviera Bay Holiday Village Mudstone Lane Brixham TQ5 9EJ

  P/2026/0406 Submitted 29 Jun 2026 151m away

  75% historically approved · decision due ~4 Sep

  Alterations and improvements to include installation of timber cladding, velux windows and solar panels, raising of roofline by 300mm and construction of balcony to side and porch to front.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1
  Small domestic

• 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