Meadow Bank 16 Penpethy Road Brixham TQ5 8NW

1. 17 Apr 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 21 Apr 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 15 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Refused With Alternative

4. 12 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.

Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.

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

• Flat 1 Combe Bank Lindthorpe Way Brixham TQ5 8PB

  AT/2023/0015 Submitted 23 Jan 2023 175m away

  T001. 2 x Holm Oak. Crown lift over access road and garages for a ground clearance of of 4m to enable safe access and to balance trees. T003. 2 x Holm Oak. Crown lift over access road and garages, and communal seating area for a ground clearance of of 4m to enable safe access and to balance trees T10. Mixed group of trees. Crown lift Lime over parking spaces for a ground clearance of 4m. Side prune Holm Oak growing adjacent to building to achieve a sideways clearance of approx. 2.5 to 3m and a ground clearance over road of 4m. T007. Mixed woodland trees. Crown raise Sycamore growing over car park area of Penpethy Court for a ground clearance of approx. 4m. Holm Oak and Sycamore growing over footpath and highway between Penpethy Court and 2 Penpethy Road growing on Combe Bank land to be side pruned back to boundary wall and crown lifted over footpath for a ground clearance of 2.5m, and over highway for a ground clearance of 5.2m

  Granted Trees 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 3 North Hill Close Brixham TQ5 8RX

  AT/2026/0217 Submitted 14 Aug 2026 176m away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~15 Oct

  Tree Surgeon consulted: Greg Laywood, Clear View Tree and Hedge Services Ltd. Recommendation for a cyclical application to undertake cyclical crown reductions (3/5 yearly) on a Holme oak tree located within the rear garden of the property, with the height reduced to 1m below an overhead telephone cable which has been enveloped within the canopy. All as previous application ref: AT/2021/0099/TPO, approved 11th May 2021. The tree also overhangs the access road to North Fields Industrial Estate which is used by multiple companies, serviced by large lorries and delivery trucks. A reduction on the canopy width will bring the canopy within the property boundary whilst maintaining the shape and proportion of the tree. The works are required to prevent damage to the telephone cable, and to prevent damage to the tree and vehicles as the delivery vehicles access/egress the Industrial Estate . All works will be undertaken by a Tree Surgeon in conformance to BS3998 "Recommendations for Tree Work 2010".

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 85 Northfields Lane Brixham TQ5 8NR

  P/2021/0253 Submitted 2 Mar 2021 185m away

  Formation of single storey extension to rear, loft conversion & replacement porch.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer 16 docs
  Small domestic

• 12 Vicarage Close Brixham TQ5 8JQ

  AT/2019/0290 Submitted 25 Oct 2019 196m away

  (T1 in report/sketch plan Holm Oak at 11 Vicarage Close Monitor only) No work at present T2 Monterey Pine Fell to ground level and replace with Scots Pine. Tree is in poor condition with sparse foliage and suppressed by T3. Low amenity value. T3 Monterey Pine Sectionally dismantle subsiding/hung up stem and fell to ground level, retaining other vertical stem. Stem is partially dead and is hung up in T2.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 27 Northfields Lane Brixham TQ5 8RS

  P/2026/0445 Submitted 16 Jul 2026 208m away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~10 Sep

  Alterations to decking, new balustrades, removal of North East elevation bedroom window. Additional dormer windows and Velux window to front.

  Awaiting decision Householder Loft or dormer Windows or glazing
  Domestic

• 27 Northfields Lane Brixham TQ5 8RS

  P/2026/0282 Submitted 29 Apr 2026 208m away

  73% historically approved · decision due ~31 Aug

  Various works: alterations to window size (front and rear), removal of garage and formation of new habitable room, removal of conservatory and formation of new habitable room, remove existing rear dormer and replace with larger flat roof dormer, removal of chimney and side windows, formation of new open porch to principal elevation.

  Awaiting decision Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer +1
  Small domestic

• 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