Kennett House Lincombe Drive Torquay TQ1 2LP

1. 23 Jan 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 27 Jan 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Mar 2026

   Decision issued: Approval

4. 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

• Holmwood Lincombe Drive Torquay TQ1 2LP

  AT/2021/0203 Submitted 4 Jun 2021 42m away

  Eucalyptus (T1) - fell because of extensive decay within the lower part of the stem. Tree targeting house and car park for local residents. Two neighbouring trees Oak and Magnolia will benefit from lack of competition. Leylandii (T2) - fell because of slenderness and asymmetrical crown overlapping neighbouring ornamental palm. Replant with Common Hornbeam. The tree is not visible to the wider public. Sweet Chestnut (T3) - 2 metres crown reduction because of slenderness occurring on the crooked stem, decay and hollow within the lower part of the stem. The tree is not visible to the wider public.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Villa St Christopher Hesketh Road Torquay TQ1 2LN

  AT/2026/0226 Submitted 20 Aug 2026 65m away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~20 Oct

  T1 ? Horse Chestnut: Fell to ground level. The tree is growing directly on top of a loose, failing stone wall, with roots displacing the structure and voids forming beneath the root plate. The wall no longer provides stable support, and the tree stands on a slope where any failure would directly target the adjacent house and garden. The tree is far younger than the established 1973 Tree Preservation Order and does not form part of the original protected stock. Removal is a proportionate risk-based intervention to prevent further structural displacement and foreseeable harm to property. T2 ? Oak: Repollard to previous pollard points. The tree is an established pollard requiring cyclical management to maintain structural stability. A bracket fungus of the genus Ganoderma is present on the stem, indicating internal decay. Repollarding will reduce lever-arm length and end-weight, mitigating risk while retaining the existing pollard framework. All cuts will be made back to existing knuckles in accordance with BS3998:2010.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• Rozel Middle Lincombe Road Torquay TQ1 2NF

  AT/2026/0001 Submitted 5 Jan 2026 90m away

  T1 - Mimosa - Reduce height to previous pruning points 8m Approx (see annotated photo) and shape accordingly. Consider as cyclical works on a 3 year basis, due to poor form from previous works. G2 - Post-mature group of Portuguese Laurels - Coppice all stems to a height of 2m - So can be managed as a group of "trimmed shrubs" by the 'in-house' gardening team going forwards

  Refused Trees

• South Ridge Middle Lincombe Road Torquay TQ1 2NE

  AT/2026/0233 Submitted 28 Aug 2026 91m away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~27 Oct

  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.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• Flat 14 Royal Pines Hesketh Road Torquay TQ1 2LN

  AT/2026/0107 Submitted 14 Apr 2026 136m away

  T863 Monterey pine - fell

  Granted Trees

• Longcroft Higher Lincombe Road Torquay TQ1 2EY

  AT/2026/0073 Submitted 5 Mar 2026 151m away

  T1 Ash (Fell, stump to remain) T1 is an Ash tree that, based on its size, was clearly planted after 1967 and therefore does not fall under historic TPO protection. The upper crown of the Ash is directly interfering with the first-order branches of the adjacent Oak, disrupting its natural crown architecture and long-term structural development. Felling is required to prevent ongoing suppression and deformation of the Oaks primary scaffold limbs. The stump must remain in place, as removal would damage the Oak?s structural root plate, which provides essential anchorage and stability. T2 Oak (Repollard) T2 is an Oak that, from its size, was evidently planted after 1967. The crown shows visible decline, with reduced vitality and dieback consistent with stress and age-related retrenchment. Repollarding is recommended to reduce biomechanical loading, slow the decline process, and retain the tree safely within its setting. This approach aligns with BS3998:2010 guidance for managing declining pollards. T3 Oak (Coppice following failure) T3 has already suffered partial failure due to a combination of structural and physiological defects. A large vertical cavity in the lower stem indicates advanced internal decay, and the loss of key structural components has left the remaining sections unstable. Bark and sapwood deterioration, combined with exposed, non-adaptive tissues, show a very low likelihood of recovery. The tree presents a clear risk of further failure, and pruning is not a viable mitigation. Coppicing is advised to reduce risk while allowing regrowth from a stable base. T4 Mimosa (Fell) T4 is a Mimosa that, based on its size, was planted after 1967 and is not visible to the wider public. The tree?s slender form and limited structural robustness make it unsuitable for long-term retention. Felling is appropriate due to its low amenity value, limited public visibility, and species-specific structural limitations. T5 Lawsons Cypress (Fell) T5 is a Lawsons

  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