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3 Overdale Close Torquay TQ2 8RD

Granted Torbay AT/2026/0138 Works To Tree Within TPO

Works: Trees Domestic

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

Proposal

T001 - Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica): Undertake a light, sympathetic lateral crown reduction of approximately 1.0-1.5 metres on the dwelling-facing aspect only in order to reduce encroachment toward the adjacent property and maintain a suitable spatial relationship with the building. Works to retain the tree's natural form and balanced crown structure, with an estimated post-work crown spread of approximately 6.5-7.0 metres on the pruned aspect and approximately 8.0 metres elsewhere throughout the retained canopy. Concurrent removal of significant deadwood over identified target areas, including adjacent dwellings and gardens, is also proposed as part of routine tree management. The proposed works are considered minor and proportionate arboricultural management intended to implement early-stage crown maintenance through small diameter pruning cuts, thereby avoiding the need for more extensive pruning works in the future. All works are to be undertaken in accordance with BS3998:2010 by suitably qualified and insured arboricultural contractors.

As published by the council, reference AT/2026/0138

Application record

Reference
AT/2026/0138
Type
Works To Tree Within TPO
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Approval
Received
21 May 2026
Validated
26 May 2026
Decided
20 Jul 2026
Ward
Barton With Watcombe
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
TQ2 8RD

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 21 May 2026

    Received by Torbay

  2. 26 May 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 20 Jul 2026

    Decision issued: Approval

  4. 1 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

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Topp Tree Care Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Newton Abbot

Active · incorporated 2025 · Newton Abbot

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What this grant of permission means

Torbay granted permission on 20 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.

About tree works applications

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.

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