21 Thatcher Avenue Torquay TQ1 2PD

1. 6 Jan 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 7 Jan 2026

   Decision issued: Approval

3. 12 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

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

• 17 Thatcher Avenue Torquay TQ1 2PD

  P/2022/1228 Submitted 10 Nov 2022 33m away

  Alterations & extensions to roof, change from hip to flat roof including formation of first floor with balcony to rear & first floor and ground floor terrace to front. Formation of garage to front with terrace over including works to driveway & landscaping (part retrospective).

  Granted Householder Extension 24 docs
  Domestic

• 17 Thatcher Avenue Torquay TQ1 2PD

  P/2024/0577 Submitted 23 Aug 2024 34m away

  Variation of Condition relating to application P/2023/0853: Alterations & extensions to roof, change from hip to flat roof including formation of first floor to rear & first floor and ground floor terrace to front. Formation of store and garage to front with terrace over including works to driveway & landscaping (part retrospective). Condition: P1 - Approved Plans. Variation sought: Minor amendments to design regarding size and location of garage and terrace above.

  Granted Amendments Extension 15 docs

• 22A Thatcher Avenue Torquay TQ1 2PD

  AT/2025/0359 Submitted 28 Nov 2025 63m away

  T2 - The proposal is to crown reduce the cypress by 1.5m in height and 1.5m lateral width.

  Granted Trees

• Beau Vista 29 Whidborne Avenue Torquay TQ1 2PG

  AT/2026/0131 Submitted 18 May 2026 97m away

  5 Day Notice - Fell dead Ash tree. Significant Ash dieback with canopy 100% dead.

  Granted Trees

• 37 Whidborne Avenue Torquay TQ1 2PG

  AT/2021/0166 Submitted 4 May 2021 134m away

  See appended tree report Beech (T959) - Radial reduction by up to 2m, back to suitable growth points. Reason. Nuisance and detritus Pine (T960) Radial reduction by up to 3m, back to suitable growth points. Reason. Potential major structural failure. Pine (T962) - Remove Deadwood >50mm Pine (T963) - Remove Deadwood >50mm

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 37 Whidborne Avenue Torquay TQ1 2PG

  AT/2021/0253 Submitted 21 Jul 2021 134m away

  Pine (T963) - Selectively reduce back extending and over-extending lateral branches on the southern aspect of the upper canopy (See annotated photograph). Reason(s): The tree is a mature twin stemmed specimen with an acute compression union at the base up to approx 2m. The remedial works will reduce the risk of potential catastrophic failure.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• AT/2026/0177 Granted

  Rowcroft Hospice Ellas Gardens Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS

  All relevant photos included in report. T009 -Scots pine - In striking distance of service road, tree is dead. - Fell tree T10 - Common ash - Tree is on edge of service road, growing out of bank. Tree is entirely dead and in striking distance of road. - Fell tree T015 - Generally good health. No funding or cavities at the base. No obvious signs of decay in main stem. Four large hanging limbs directly over the footpath on the south side of canopy at 15m - Remove hanging and snapped limbs over footpath T020 - Tree is situated in maintained lawn with circular bench around base. Tree is in generally good health. One snapped large limb at 13m on eastern side of the canopy, in striking distance of bench area. - Remove snapped limb at 13m on eastern side of canopy. T028 - Tree is situated on edge of entrance road, in striking distance of third party property and road. No cavities or fungal fruiting bodies found at base. No evidence of decay. Tree appears to be in good health. Moderate deadwood in canopy over road. One large hanging branch directly over road at 11m on eastern side. - Remove hanging limb over road.

  16 Jul 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0194 Decided

  Cedars House Cedars Road Torquay TQ1 1SB

  T1 remove epicormic growth on main stem up to height of adjacent wall (2m) T2 pollard at 4.5m.

  27 Jul 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0170 Refused

  Flat 1 St Ives Court Furzehill Road Torquay TQ1 3JG

  T001- Pine Proposed Works: Reduce the western (left-hand) lateral crown by approximately 2.0-2.5 metres back to suitable secondary growth to reduce end weight and rebalance the crown whilst retaining the tree's natural form. Remove the single lower lateral limb overhanging the garden (approximately 200mm diameter at the point of removal). Remove any dead, damaged or broken branches encountered during the works. All pruning to be undertaken in accordance with BS3998:2010 - Tree Work - Recommendations. Reason for Works: To reduce the dominance and leverage of the extended lateral limb, improve crown balance and lessen the visual impact over the garden whilst retaining the tree as a significant landscape feature. The removal of the lower limb will improve clearance beneath the canopy and facilitate ongoing garden use and maintenance. The proposed works represent routine arboricultural management and are not intended to adversely affect the long-term health or amenity value of the tree.

  8 Jul 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0169 Granted

  Norton Lea Solsbro Road Torquay TQ2 6PF

  T001 - 1x Mature Holm Oak Reduce the height of 1x Primary stem by approximately 6.0 metres, leaving a final height of the stem at approximately 12 metres. Radial crown spread to remain un-affected at all compass points. All works shall retain the tree's main framework and natural form, maintaining a high proportion of the foliage-bearing structure. All final pruning cuts shall be made at suitable growth points in accordance with BS 3998:2010 Tree Work - Recommendations. Individual pruning wounds shall not exceed 100 mm in diameter & pruning cuts made at suitable growth points in accordance with BS 39982010 Tree Work - Recommendations. 1x Primary stem exhibiting a large tear at the union - Sectionally dismantle back to the first suitable primary union to reduce the risk of failure while retaining the remaining tree structure where practicable. Works are specified to reduce weight loading and sail area on the affected stem whilst retaining a balanced and structurally appropriate crown form. Area Tree Preservation Order & Conservation Area Justification The proposed works relate to 1x Mature Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) identified as T001. The tree forms a prominent landscape feature, and the proposed works have been carefully specified to retain the tree's overall amenity contribution, natural form, and long-term viability whilst addressing identified structural concerns within the crown structure. Arboricultural justification- One primary stem is exhibiting a significant tear and structural weakness at the union, increasing the likelihood of stem failure under continued wind loading and canopy weight. The proposed reduction and partial dismantling works are therefore considered necessary on arboricultural and safety grounds in order to reduce mechanical stress, weight loading, and sail area acting upon the affected stem which in turn will increase the likelihood of whole stem failure. The proposed works comprise the reduction in height of the affected primary

  6 Jul 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0236 Decided

  Briary Towers 42 Vicarage Road Torquay TQ2 6HX

  Fell dead conifer

  3 Sep 2026 Trees