7 Torwood Close Torquay TQ1 1EH

1. 19 Nov 2025

   Received by Torbay

2. 24 Nov 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 7 Jan 2026

   Decision issued: Refusal

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.

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.

• Lincombe Hall Hotel Lower Woodfield Road Torquay TQ1 2JX

  AT/2021/0142 Submitted 14 Apr 2021 50 yards away

  Q7 Sycamore Acer pseudoplatanus This tree is on the boundary of 7 Torwood Close TQ1 1EH. it is becoming a mature tree and over the last year has shed some teriary branches causing great worry. There are pictures attached of one of the limbs shed last summer. To reduce the risk of any other branches failing, I would like to reduce the tree by 25% making cuts no more than 10cm on horizontal growth and 15cm on vertical growth. This will remove wight from each limb reducing the risk of them failing. Leaving the tree approx 13.5m.

  Refused Trees 5 docs
  Small domestic

• Lincombe Hall Hotel Lower Woodfield Road Torquay TQ1 2JX

  AT/2025/0360 Submitted 28 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  T2: Sycamore: Fell to ground level. A Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) located just outside my boundary on the neighbour's land is proposed for removal with the neighbour's agreement. Although the tree is not on my property, it is causing significant and ongoing issues that directly affect my home, including: Substantial loss of natural light Heavy seasonal leaf fall leading to repeated maintenance and blocked gutters General nuisance and encroachment due to its size and position The neighbour has acknowledged these impacts and agrees that the tree is unsuitable for its current location. Its removal is therefore a practical management decision to resolve persistent issues affecting my property, rather than a proposal made for reasons of altering the wider landscape or greenbelt character. Replacement planting can be provided where required, using appropriate species that will maintain local amenity without causing future conflicts.

  Refused Trees

• Sydore Hotel Meadfoot Road Torquay TQ1 2JP

  P/2021/0512 Submitted 28 Apr 2021 100 yards away

  Repair works to existing main roof & installation of 3 replacement windows to South East & North East elevations.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 17 docs

• Green Mount Meadfoot Road Torquay TQ1 2JP

  AT/2025/0341 Submitted 14 Nov 2025 100 yards away

  Front Drive Area: T1: 1x Beech: Crown lift to approximately 4m from ground level over driveway. Reduce lowest laterals over driveway only by approximately 2 - 2.5m. T2: 1x Oak next to Garage: Reduce in height to match hedge height. T3: RHS Of Garage: Bay: Reduce in height to Gutter height. All pruning cuts to be made at suitable growth points. All works carried out to BS 3998:2010 Tree Works Recommendation Remove all cut material from site & return to a Teign Trees depot for recycling, leaving the area safe, clean & tidy.

  Granted Trees

• Sydore Hotel Meadfoot Road Torquay TQ1 2JP

  AT/2022/0318 Submitted 23 Nov 2022 100 yards away

  T1 Yew - Fell to ground level and replace with better specimen, due to reduced vitality within trees crown, poor natural form and damage to root system as a result of ground works. T2 Sycamore - Fell to ground level and replace, if required. Reason - Due to close proximity to boundary wall, loss of adjoining stem and damage to root system as a result of ground works. T3 Beech -Fell to ground level and replace, if required. Reason - Due to close proximity to damaged driveway stone wall and damage to root system as a result of ground works.

  Refused Trees 8 docs
  Small domestic

• St Vincents House Flat 1 -11 Meadfoot Road Torquay TQ1 2JP

  P/2026/0300 Submitted 1 May 2026 150 yards away

  Installation of fixed line broadband apparatus.

  Decided Telecoms

• 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