Planning application
Street Record Snowberry Close (path A) Torquay
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Oak T1 - Fell because of extensive decay within the lower and mid stem. Tree targeting the carpark and house to the east.
As published by the council, reference AT/2026/0022
Application record
- Reference
- AT/2026/0022
- Type
- Works To Tree Within TPO
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: Approval
- Received
- 15 Jan 2026
- Validated
- 26 Jan 2026
- Decided
- 23 Mar 2026
- Ward
- Tormohun
- Decision by
- Delegated
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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15 Jan 2026
Received by Torbay
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26 Jan 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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23 Mar 2026
Decision issued: Approval
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12 Aug 2026
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Westward Housing Group Ltd Applicant
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Torbay granted permission on 23 March 2026, 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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