5 Douglas Avenue Brixham TQ5 9EL

1. 9 Apr 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 11 May 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 6 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Approval

4. 1 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Torbay granted permission on 6 July 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.

• Coast Path Cottage Riviera Bay Holiday Village Mudstone Lane Brixham TQ5 9EJ

  P/2026/0406 Submitted 29 Jun 2026 45m away

  77% historically approved · decision due ~4 Sep

  Alterations and improvements to include installation of timber cladding, velux windows and solar panels, raising of roofline by 300mm and construction of balcony to side and porch to front.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1
  Small domestic

• Holiday Centre Riviera Bay Holiday Village Mudstone Lane Brixham TQ5 9EJ

  AT/2025/0363 Submitted 12 Dec 2025 71m away

  G1 Monterey cypress crown reduction only on the north side, 3 metres in the lower outer crown, 2 metres in the mid outer crown, and up to 1 metre in the upper outer crown, with final cuts not exceeding 50 mm. Breakage occurs within the affected tree crown parts, and G1 is constantly subjected to tensile loads on the opposite side of the compression, as the group is positioned on the windward side of the applied force. G1 targets the house to the north, and there are no restrictions for parking on Douglas Avenue.

  Granted Trees

• 20 Douglas Avenue Brixham Devon TQ5 9EL

  P/2011/0852 Submitted 10 Aug 2011 112m away

  Formation of porch and conservatory at rear

  Granted Householder Extension 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 12 Penn Meadows Close Brixham TQ5 9PS

  AT/2025/0298 Submitted 8 Oct 2025 118m away

  Proposed Works: Crown lift T1 Lime Tree (Tilia spp.) to 5.2 metres above ground level. Justification: The proposed crown lift is necessary to provide safe and unobstructed clearance for vehicles and pedestrians in accordance with industry and highway standards. The lower branches currently restrict access and visibility, creating potential safety concerns. Raising the crown to 5.2 m will also increase the amount of winter sunlight reaching the garden, enhancing light levels and overall amenity. The work will be carried out sensitively, removing primary and secondary growth as required, to maintain the tree's health, structural integrity, and aesthetic form. This management approach represents good arboricultural practice and will reduce the need for more significant interventions in the future.

  Granted Trees

• 17 Penn Meadows Close Brixham TQ5 9PS

  AT/2025/0330 Submitted 4 Nov 2025 141m away

  See attached reports from Devon Tree Services

  Refused Trees

• 15 Penn Meadows Close Brixham TQ5 9PS

  AT/2022/0335 Submitted 9 Dec 2022 151m away

  T2 - Lime tree second stage pollard 14m - 11m. Permission already granted for these works to take place in 2024, however, Devon Tree Services has reviewed the canopy and this tree would benefit from this work being completed now. T3 - Sycamore - Dismantle and fell to ground level. Removal necessary due to unbalanced crown caused by natural suppression. QTRA report attached with application.

  Refused Trees 4 docs

• AT/2026/0248 Decided

  Holtye Stitchill Road Torquay TQ1 1PZ

  5 Day Notice T1 - Dead pollarded Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) Sectionally dismantle, fell and remove dead tree, leaving the cut stump at a finished height of approximately 1.0 metre abou ground level.

  15 Sep 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0245 Awaiting decision

  Flat 1 Kingsbridge Greenway Road Torquay TQ1 4NJ

  T001 - Mature Beech (Fagus sylvatica) Observations: Mature beech with a substantial fungal fruiting body present at the base of the stem, visually consistent with Ganoderma spp. Sounding of the lower stem with a sounding mallet produced a pronounced hollow response extending from the base to approximately 2 m above ground level on the road-facing side, indicating potentially significant internal dysfunction and decay within the lower main stem. The defect is located within the tree?s primary load-bearing region, where the main stem transfers crown loading into the root system. Decay or loss of sound wood in this area is therefore considered structurally significant. The full extent of internal decay and remaining residual wall thickness could not be quantified through ground-based inspection alone. The tree supports a large mature crown and is located immediately adjacent to a public highway, with pedestrians, moving and parked vehicles, and nearby residential properties within the potential failure zone. Recommendation: Dismantle T001 to near ground level. The recommendation is based on the presence of basal fungal decay, the pronounced hollow response extending approximately 2 m up the lower stem, and the location of the defect within the principal load-bearing region of the tree. These findings materially reduce confidence in the tree's long-term structural reliability. Although the tree provides significant local amenity value within the Conservation Area, this is considered outweighed by the extent and structural significance of the identified defects and the potential consequences of whole-tree or basal failure onto the adjacent highway and surrounding targets.

  10 Sep 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0246 Awaiting decision

  Coniston Lodge Rowdens Road Torquay TQ2 5AZ

  Tree is Holm oak, see photos. Photo shows tree and then position in red dot to house Application is to thin the tree by 25 to 30 % (crown) and prune to clear overhead utility cables by 1 m . This work is required every couple of years to keep the tree healthy and so as not to interfere with cables to house.

  10 Sep 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0242 Granted

  Upton Manor Orchard Upton Manor Road Brixham TQ5 9RB

  5 Day Notice Removal of large dead Spruce tree Removal of dead Cherry tree See Photos

  8 Sep 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0214 Granted

  Alta Vista Higher Warberry Road Torquay TQ1 1SD

  Recent emergency approved felling of two older Lime trees in next door neighbour's garden precipitated a check on our own Lime Tree sic. Precautionary Work is requested on Trunk 2 of a large mature Lime Tree in south part of our property. Sketch Plan Lime Tree position refers . The Lime tree has 4 Trunks from ground level - numbering from left to right in provided Photo Lime Tree 1 of 4 Trunk 2. Photo Lime Tree 2 of 4 shows vis discoloration separation of Trunk 2 from Trunk 3. Separation >=12cm August 2026. No previous measurement. Photo Lime Tree 3 of 4 shows southern inclination of Trunk 2 and extended southern branch growth giving increasing weight leverage/imbalance. Photo Lime Tree 4 of 4 shows extent of recent years Beefsteak fungus at base of Trunk 2 - width c 25cms August 2026. Condition of Lime Tree discussed on site with Jamie, Trees in Need who has managed bi-annually maintenance on our trees for c 20 years. Fungal infection currently appears to be on Trunk 2 base but Trunk 2 is closely twinned with Trunk 3 at this level. Trunk 3 is however largely vertical and foliage more balanced and therefore less at longer term risk. So Imminent/emergency danger of Trunk 2 failure not likely but following precautionary action suggested Requested permission for following Action for Trunk 2. Remove all top growth c 6/7 meter level as show in Photo Lime Tree 3 where extended South lateral growth is prominent to provide a largely vertical Trunk with reduced weight /leverage . Continue to monitor Trunk 2 & 3 separation and Fungal growth.

  12 Aug 2026 Trees