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The Links Petitor Road Torquay TQ1 4GE

Granted Torbay AT/2025/0369 Works To Tree-Dead And Dangerous

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

EXEMPTION NOTICE T1 Horse Chestnut: Fell to near ground level. I am writing to inform you that we intend to remove the tree in question on 6th of January 2026. The horse chestnut has suffered two recent major limb failures within the last few months, which caused damage to property. Inspection of the failed limbs shows extensive internal decay, with the wood at the point of failure being completely rotten. The tree exhibits fungal brackets indicative of significant internal decay. Given the history of failure, the presence of advanced decay, and the proximity of property, the tree presents a foreseeable risk of serious harm. Further limb failure is considered likely and cannot be reliably mitigated through pruning. The local Tree Officer has been consulted and has confirmed that removal is acceptable under the dangerous tree exemption. Replacement tree: The tree is located within a confined raised bed enclosed by a stone wall. Following removal, the stump and associated root plate will occupy the majority of the available space. Stump removal would require significant excavation and disturbance to the surrounding structure and hard landscaping, resulting in disproportionate cost and disruption. For these reasons, on-site replacement planting is not considered practical. The applicant intends to plant shrubs and ornamental plants suitable for the available soil volume around the stump.

As published by the council, reference AT/2025/0369

Application record

Reference
AT/2025/0369
Type
Works To Tree-Dead And Dangerous
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Approval
Received
17 Dec 2025
Validated
18 Dec 2025
Decided
22 Dec 2025
Ward
St Marychurch
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
TQ1 4GE

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 17 Dec 2025

    Received by Torbay

  2. 18 Dec 2025

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 22 Dec 2025

    Decision issued: Approval

  4. 12 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

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Andersson Tree Care Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Buckfastleigh

Active · incorporated 2025 · Buckfastleigh

8 applications on PlanIndex · across 2 councils

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What this grant of permission means

Torbay granted permission on 22 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.

About tree works applications

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.

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