Lincombe Hall Hotel Lower Woodfield Road Torquay TQ1 2JX

1. 28 Nov 2025

   Received by Torbay

2. 2 Dec 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 13 Jan 2026

   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

• Lincombe Hall Hotel Lower Woodfield Road Torquay TQ1 2JX

  AT/2021/0142 Submitted 14 Apr 2021 57m 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

• 7 Torwood Close Torquay TQ1 1EH

  AT/2025/0347 Submitted 19 Nov 2025 68m away

  T1: Spruce: Fell to ground level. The tree stands within approximately 3 metres of my property, growing from a raised rockery structure which does not provide a suitable long-term rooting environment for a tree of its current size and expected future growth. The spruce has now outgrown its constrained location, and its proximity to the property presents an increasing risk of structural pressure on the rockery and adjacent hard surfaces. A similar spruce in an adjoining garden failed during storm conditions last year, demonstrating that mature specimens of this species in this immediate area may be vulnerable due to restricted rooting depths and local exposure. Replacement planting can be provided where required, using appropriate species that will maintain local amenity without causing future conflicts. The removal of these trees is therefore based on safety considerations, site constraints, and practical arboricultural management, rather than any desire to alter the character of the wider greenbelt area. Replacement planting can be provided if required by the Local Planning Authority, and species can be selected to ensure long-term suitability and to maintain local amenity value.

  Refused Trees

• Silverhill Lodge Meadfoot Road Torquay TQ1 2JP

  AT/2025/0364 Submitted 12 Dec 2025 85m away

  Tree T4 Lawson Cyprus - Fell as obscuring street light as per letter from TDC and partial trimming only would leave tree unbalanced.

  Refused Trees

• Sydore Hotel Meadfoot Road Torquay TQ1 2JP

  P/2021/0512 Submitted 28 Apr 2021 91m 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

• Sydore Hotel Meadfoot Road Torquay TQ1 2JP

  AT/2022/0318 Submitted 23 Nov 2022 96m 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

• Green Mount Meadfoot Road Torquay TQ1 2JP

  AT/2025/0341 Submitted 14 Nov 2025 118m 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

• 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