Longdon Higher Erith Road Torquay TQ1 2NH

1. 18 May 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 28 May 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Refusal

4. 1 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Torbay refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. 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.

• Jardine Ridgeway Road Torquay TQ1 2HE

  AT/2021/0200 Submitted 27 May 2021 52m away

  Area Tree Preservation Order No: 1972.10.A1 - Monteray Cypress Area Tree Preservation Order No: 1973.09.A8 - Monteray Cypress The application concerns two Monterey Cypress trees which form a single canopy and which are both located in an adjacent property (Open Windows, Oxlea Road, Torquay) to the subject property of the this application. Both trees are the subject of a Tree Preservation Order, Torbay Ref: 1972.10 located within Area 1 and as indicated on an attached drawings 5217ST01&02. One of the trees is located immediately adjacent to a site boundary between the two properties to the South East of Jardine and is additionally located immediately above a cut slope leading down to the rear terrace of Jardine. The details regarding the trees are covered in various technical reports appended to this application and demonstrates their dangerous nature and recommends removal to eliminate the real danger to the occupants of the said properties and further recommends replacement with replanted trees Both trees to be removed and will be replaced with new tree,the type and size to be determined and subject to further detailed advice.

  Refused Trees 7 docs

• Glendale Acadia Road Torquay TQ1 2PY

  AT/2022/0341 Submitted 17 Dec 2022 103m away

  Re Pollard Chestnut. It is considered that the proposal to re-pollard the horse chestnut is appropriate. As the tree has been previously pollarded the re-growth will not be as strongly attached to the parent stem as naturally formed growth, as such if the re-growth is allowed to get too heavy it can be liable to snapping out during unsettled weather. Also the horse chestnut overhangs the main road, and would have the potential to cause damage should it fail. There are a number of other substantial trees in the adjacent area to the horse chestnut. Due to the other trees in the area, the proposed works are unlikely to have any detrimental impact on the amenity of the area and as such it is recommended that the works are approved.

  Refused Trees 5 docs

• Woodbury Acadia Road Torquay TQ1 2PY

  P/2023/0189 Submitted 27 Feb 2023 130m away

  Erection of single detached garage. Demolition of 20th century internal partitions, staircase and side addition, reinstatement of internal doorways, main staircase and balustrades, and external window. See adjoining application P/2023/0188.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Demolition Windows or glazing 29 docs

• Woodbury Acadia Road Torquay TQ1 2PY

  P/2023/0188 Submitted 27 Feb 2023 130m away

  Re-instatement of 3no. flats into a single dwelling. Formation of single detached garage. Demolition of 20th century side addition, internal partitions, staircase. Reinstatement of internal doorways, main staircase and balustrades, and external window. See adjoining application P/2023/0189.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Demolition +1 32 docs
  Several homes

• St Helens Higher Erith Road Torquay TQ1 2NQ

  P/2023/0127 Submitted 7 Feb 2023 169m away

  Variation of Conditions relating to P/2022/0423. Condition: P1 - Approved Plans.

  Refused Amendments 39 docs

• St Helens Higher Erith Road Torquay TQ1 2NQ

  P/2026/0304 Submitted 8 May 2026 169m away

  Variation of Condition relating to application P/2023/1090 (Variation of Condition relating to application P/2022/0423: Conversion of existing building to form four flats and formation of extension to form further three flats. Condition: P1 - Approved Plans. Variation sought: Alterations to the parking layout and building entrance of approved development.). Variation sought in relation to Conditions: P1 - Approved Plans and 04 - External Materials.

  Granted Amendments New dwelling Extension
  Several homes

• 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