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Flat 2 Elmsleigh Court Elmsleigh Road Paignton TQ4 5AB

Granted Torbay AT/2026/0039 Works To Tree Within CA

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

Prunus T1 - fell because the tree's canopy fails to contribute to the visual amenities that enhance the character and setting of the Conservation Area. A healthy and well-structured canopy is essential for maintaining the aesthetic and ecological value of such areas, providing shade, habitat for wildlife, and visual cohesion with the surrounding landscape. The canopy has been progressively over-reduced, leading to poor form and limited regrowth potential. The rooting area is confined by surrounding hard surfaces/structures, reducing stability and vigour.

As published by the council, reference AT/2026/0039

Application record

Reference
AT/2026/0039
Type
Works To Tree Within CA
Status
Decided
Decision
No Objections Raised
Received
26 Jan 2026
Validated
27 Jan 2026
Decided
9 Mar 2026
Ward
Goodrington With Roselands
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
TQ4 5AB

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 26 Jan 2026

    Received by Torbay

  2. 27 Jan 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 9 Mar 2026

    Decision issued: No Objections Raised

  4. 12 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

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What this grant of permission means

Torbay granted permission on 9 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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