218 Kings Ash Road Paignton TQ3 3XL

This site has had 2 applications since 2024: 1 approved, 1 refused.

• AT/2024/0255 Refused

  218 Kings Ash Road Paignton TQ3 3XL

  T1 Sycamore - Fell to ground, Water pipe imploded and damaged within root plate, tree and stump need removing to fix broken pipe. T2 Ash - To be felled, 90% declined, extensive canker to main stem T3 ash - Selective prune to achieve 1m clearance away from BT cables/pole

  Decided 18 Nov 2024 Trees

1. 16 Feb 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 4 Mar 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 28 Apr 2026

   Decision issued: Approval

4. 12 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Torbay granted permission on 28 April 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.

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.

• 218 Kings Ash Road Paignton TQ3 3XL

  AT/2024/0255 Submitted 27 Sep 2024 50 yards away

  T1 Sycamore - Fell to ground, Water pipe imploded and damaged within root plate, tree and stump need removing to fix broken pipe. T2 Ash - To be felled, 90% declined, extensive canker to main stem T3 ash - Selective prune to achieve 1m clearance away from BT cables/pole

  Refused Trees 2 docs

• 220 Kings Ash Road Paignton TQ3 3XL

  AT/2022/0326 Submitted 30 Nov 2022 50 yards away

  G1 - Ash Group (4) located on the edge of the woodland - evidence of ash die back within canopy, fell to ground level. T2 - Ash located on the edge of the woodland - evidence of ash die back within canopy, fell to ground level.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Land Off Luscombe Road Paignton Torbay

  V/2021/0003 Submitted 2 Sep 2021 100 yards away

  Variation of Section 106 Agreement on application P/2014/0938. Amendment to affordable housing specification for wheelchair adapted units. Amendments: Provision of box for mail catching beneath letterbox. Provision of remote control openers for fire doors. Minimum dimension for bathroom 2700mm x 3500mm. Provision of minimum x 4 double electrical sockets to kitchen. Provision of plumbing for minimum x 4 standard sized white goods. Minimum space of 2.5 m cubed beneath worktop.

  Decided Conditions 8 docs

• 19 Luscombe Close Paignton Torbay TQ3 3GQ

  AT/2026/0190 Submitted 24 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  T1 - Sycamore rear of 19 Luscombe rd - Section fell to ground level due to it out growing the space where it is growing. T2 - Sycamore - Remove limb approximately 150 mm in diameter, crossing over garden, due to being over extended and tip heavy.

  Refused Trees

• Pembroke House Trelissick Road Paignton TQ3 3GZ

  AT/2024/0312 Submitted 11 Nov 2024 150 yards away

  T1 - x 1 Sycamore Tree (overhanging the drying area & roof of Pembroke House) - Prune all overhanging branch growth hard back to main stems to achieve a minimum x3.0 metre clearance from building. T2 - x 1 Sycamore Tree (overhanging the drying area & roof of Pembroke House) - Prune all overhanging branch growth hard back to main stems to achieve a minimum x3.0 metre clearance from building. Both trees are in close proximity to the building. The proposed work recommendations are to reduce excessive shading into the property & garden area. Also to provide an adequate clearance from the property & property roof. The proposed works are remedial works & will not affect the overall amenity value of the trees.

  Granted Trees

• 46 Luscombe Close Paignton Torbay TQ3 3GQ

  AT/2025/0362 Submitted 10 Dec 2025 150 yards away

  T1 Oak The existing crown spread is approximately 22m, with a maximum radial spread of 11m, we seek to reduce the radial spread on the east side over the garden of 50 Luscombe Close, by up to 1.5m with maximum pruning cuts of no more than 50mm, using reducing via thinning style of prunning, this will reduce the crown diameter by up to 1.5m in total, the radial spread on the east side of the garden of 50 luscombe close by 1.5m. Please see attached page 14 from QTRA from east Devon tree care The existing crown spread is approximately 22m, with a maximum radial spread of 11m, we seek to reduce the radial spread on the east side over the garden of 50 Luscombe Close, by up to 1.5m with maximum pruning cuts of no more than 50mm, using reducing via thinning style of prunning, this will reduce the crown diameter by up to 1.5m in total, the radial spread on the east side of the garden of 50 luscombe close by 1.5m.

  Granted Trees

• AT/2026/0184 Granted

  18A Mead Road Torquay TQ2 6TF

  Crown lift secondary branch growth only up to approximately 4.5m from ground level to achieve the required vertical clearance above the driveway and neighbours. Crown thin overall leaf bearing twig structure by 10 percent. This will also help with canopy crowding and avoid other trees rubbing against each other. Remove all major dead wood from crown All trees are Fagus Sylvatica (Mature Beech) This work has been previously accepted in 2023, application submitted by Devon Tree Services and works were completed by them as well.

  Received 22 Jul, published by the council 12 Aug 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0270 Awaiting decision

  Flat 1 Greenwood Torwood Gardens Road Torquay TQ1 1EQ

  T1 Mimosa Proposed works: Fell Mature Mimosa situated within a confined residential garden in a Conservation Area, immediately adjacent to a masonry boundary wall and nearby buildings. The presence of Ganoderma fruiting bodies at the base of the tree indicates a potential wood-decay infection. The tree also exhibits an irregular crown with apparent dieback and is growing within a severely restricted environment. Its proximity to residential property, garden areas and the public highway increases the potential consequences of structural failure. Felling is proposed on the grounds of suspected basal decay, apparent crown deterioration and the tree's restricted location.

  Received 25 Sep, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0271 Awaiting decision

  8 Cecil Avenue Paignton TQ3 1LW

  T1 - Holm Oak Recommended works: Establish a pollard framework by removing the three substantial lateral branches at the positions indicated by the red markings in Photograph 3. The proposed works are intended to reduce the extensive lateral crown and associated mechanical loading from the tree's pronounced lean, while retaining the tree. Cyclical management: Following establishment, implement a seven-year cyclical pollarding regime to manage regrowth, control crown size, and limit excessive loading on the retained framework. Inspect the developing pollard heads periodically, particularly during the initial establishment period, to assess shoot attachment, structural condition and physiological response. All works should be undertaken in accordance with BS 3998:2010, subject to confirmation that the proposed cutting positions and degree of crown removal are appropriate following an on-site assessment. The seven-year interval is the proposed management objective and should be reviewed based on the tree's regrowth and structural condition.

  Received 25 Sep, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0269 Awaiting decision

  8 Ben Venue Close Torquay TQ1 1RX

  T1 - Western Red Cedar Proposed works: Fell Reason for works T1 is an established Western red cedar growing in exceptionally close proximity to an existing stone boundary wall. Photographic evidence indicates that the lower stem is in direct contact with the masonry, creating a physical conflict between the tree and the structure. Continued radial growth of the stem could exert further pressure on the wall, resulting in progressive displacement and deterioration of the masonry. The close relationship between the stem and the wall also restricts access for inspection, maintenance and necessary repairs. The tree's position presents a long-term management conflict. Crown reduction would not resolve the fundamental issue at the base of the tree, as it would not prevent continued radial stem growth. Felling is recommended as a permanent way to resolve the physical conflict between the tree and the boundary wall, prevent further interference from stem growth, and facilitate any necessary structural repairs. This recommendation is based primarily on the tree's unsuitable position relative to the existing structure and the limited practical options for a sustainable long-term solution. Based on its apparent size and maturity, it is possible that the tree was planted after the original Tree Preservation Order (TPO) was established.

  Received 25 Sep, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0204 Granted

  Flat 1 Vernon Court Warren Road Torquay TQ2 5TR

  Holm Oak 12m Tall 50cm diameter (Already have approved plan for other three trees on site, scope to mirror that) Crown mai fence works requested to cut back to previous pruning points, not as far as original pollard but to the secondary pollard points, this has been noted on tree inspectors recent visit looking at other trees on site. This tree was not included in the original request due to a miscommunication between owner and agent. Plan to reduce radial spread down from 9m to 7m roughly removing 1.5-2m of regrowth.

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 12 Aug 2026 Trees