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49 Drake Avenue Torquay TQ2 6JL

Granted Torbay AT/2026/0085 Works To Tree Within TPO

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

T1 1 Veteran Oak (Quercus robur) The proposed works relate to the careful management of a mature Veteran Oak in order to maintain the tree in a safe condition while retaining its long-term amenity and ecological value. A programme of selective deadwood removal is proposed throughout the canopy to remove dead branch material up to approximately 100 mm in diameter, where reasonably practicable. The removal of smaller deadwood will help to reduce the risk of falling debris within the immediate vicinity of the tree, particularly in relation to nearby residential garden areas and potential target zones. In recognition of the tree?s veteran status, larger diameter deadwood will be retained where appropriate to preserve important habitat features and ecological value associated with veteran trees. In addition, it is proposed to reduce one primary limb extending over the garden area of 51 Drake Avenue (SE Aspect) by selectively pruning secondary and sub-lateral branch growth only, removing approximately 2.0 metres from the branch tips. This limited end-weight reduction will help to reduce encroachment over the neighbouring property and lessen the mechanical loading at the extremities of the limb, while fully retaining the primary structural framework of the branch and the overall form of the tree. The proposed works represent minor, sympathetic arboricultural management intended to maintain the tree in a safe and sustainable condition without materially altering its appearance or amenity contribution. Particular care will be taken to ensure that the tree?s veteran characteristics, habitat value, and natural crown structure are preserved. All pruning will be undertaken to suitable growth points using appropriate arboricultural techniques and carried out in accordance with BS 3998:2010 Tree Work: Recommendations. The proposed works are therefore considered proportionate, necessary, and in the interests of good arboricultural practice, helping to ensure the ongoing safe

As published by the council, reference AT/2026/0085

Application record

Reference
AT/2026/0085
Type
Works To Tree Within TPO
Status
Decided
Decision
Approval
Received
17 Mar 2026
Validated
23 Mar 2026
Decided
18 May 2026
Ward
Shiphay
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
TQ2 6JL

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 17 Mar 2026

    Received by Torbay

  2. 23 Mar 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 18 May 2026

    Decision issued: Approval

  4. 12 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

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Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Agent on file, a tree-works contractor registered in Torquay

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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.

About trees applications

How this application type works

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.

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