Flat 1 Vernon Court Warren Road Torquay TQ2 5TR

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• AT/2026/0204 Awaiting decision

  Flat 1 Vernon Court Warren Road Torquay TQ2 5TR

  Holm Oak 12m Tall 50cm diameter (Already have approved plan for other three trees on site, scope to mirror that) Crown mai fence works requested to cut back to previous pruning points, not as far as original pollard but to the secondary pollard points, this has been noted on tree inspectors recent visit looking at other trees on site. This tree was not included in the original request due to a miscommunication between owner and agent. Plan to reduce radial spread down from 9m to 7m roughly removing 1.5-2m of regrowth.

  Submitted 3 Aug 2026 Trees

1. 22 May 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 5 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 22 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Approval

4. 1 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Torbay granted permission on 22 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.

• Flat 3 Vernon Court Warren Road Torquay TQ2 5TR

  AT/2021/0342 Submitted 16 Sep 2021 0m away

  80% historically approved · decision due ~12 Nov

  T1 Holm oak Fair Old lapsed pollard, previous crown reductions. Excessive regrowth from old pruning points. Well rooted, no decay Crown reduction to region of previous pruning, slight thinning of inner canopy and removal of dead wood. 12 T2 Holm oak Fair 4 x stem from ground level, previous crown reduction. Tight to garden path, but appears well rooted. Crown reduction to region of previous pruning, slight thinning of inner canopy and removal of dead wood. 12 T3 Holm oak Fair Old lapsed pollard, previous crown reductions. Excessive regrowth from old pruning points. Well rooted, no decay, weighted down garden slope. Crown reduction to region of previous pruning, slight thinning of inner canopy and removal of dead wood. 12 T4 Holm oak Fair Smaller tree top of retaining wall, canopy weighted over footpath below retaining wall. No damage apparent from garden, some epicormic growth at base. Crown reduction to region of previous pruning, slight thinning of inner canopy and removal of dead wood. Remove basal epicormic All pruning cuts to be made at suitable growth points. All works carried out to BS 3998:2010 Tree Works Recommendations Remove all cut material from site & return to a Teign Trees depot for recycling, leaving the area safe, clean & tidy.

  Awaiting decision Trees 2 docs

• Flat 1 Vernon Court Warren Road Torquay TQ2 5TR

  AT/2026/0204 Submitted 3 Aug 2026 11m away

  80% historically approved · decision due ~29 Sep

  Holm Oak 12m Tall 50cm diameter (Already have approved plan for other three trees on site, scope to mirror that) Crown mai fence works requested to cut back to previous pruning points, not as far as original pollard but to the secondary pollard points, this has been noted on tree inspectors recent visit looking at other trees on site. This tree was not included in the original request due to a miscommunication between owner and agent. Plan to reduce radial spread down from 9m to 7m roughly removing 1.5-2m of regrowth.

  Awaiting decision Trees
  Small domestic

• Villa Rosa St Lukes Road South Torquay TQ2 5NZ

  AT/2026/0020 Submitted 14 Jan 2026 69m away

  T1 - 1x Horse Chestnut Tree (Aesculus hippocastanum) Undertake selective crown lifting of primary and secondary branches overhanging the garden area of Villa Rosa. All pruning cuts are to be made back to the main stem, in order to achieve appropriate clearance while retaining the overall health, structural integrity and natural form of the tree (see annotated photo attached). All pruning operations shall be carried out in full accordance with BS 39982010 - Tree Work Recommendations, ensuring that final pruning cuts are made at suitable growth points and that unnecessary or excessive pruning is avoided. Individual pruning wounds shall not exceed 60 mm in diameter, thereby minimising physiological stress to the tree and reducing the risk of decay or dysfunction. All arisings generated from the works shall be removed from site and returned to a Devon Tree Services depot for recycling. Upon completion, the site shall be left in a safe, clean, and tidy condition. Justification The proposed selective pruning works to the Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) are intended to address issues of excessive shading and to manage branch growth extending over the garden area of Villa Rosa. The overhanging primary and secondary branches currently restrict natural daylight penetration, adversely affecting garden amenity and usability. In addition, a number of extended lateral branches exhibit increased end-weight and leverage beyond the garden boundary. Selective reduction back to suitable previous pruning points or, where necessary, to the main stem will reduce mechanical loading on these limbs and lower the risk of branch failure, particularly during periods of high wind or adverse weather. The proposed works are minor, targeted, and proportionate, and have been designed to retain the tree's overall health, structural integrity, and natural form. All pruning will be undertaken in full accordance with BS 3998:2010 - Tree Work: Recommendation.

  Granted Trees

• Conway Court Hotel Warren Road Torquay TQ2 5TS

  P/2024/0609 Submitted 5 Sep 2024 75m away

  Completion of development of 14 apartments as approved pursuant to planning permission P/2020/0925.

  Granted Lawful development New dwelling 10 docs
  Major scheme

• Cumberland House Warren Road Torquay TQ2 5TU

  AT/2025/0348 Submitted 19 Nov 2025 76m away

  G1: Row of Holm Oak: Rear garden area - back boundary. Mixed species hedge row (Predominantly Holm oak) Starting from the right-hand side, reduce the bay to match the existing height of the adjacent bay. Fell three cypress trees within hedge line to ground level. Step up at the shed, reducing the holm oak to approximately 0.5m above the shed roof apex, removing approximately 1 - 1.5m. Carry out a hard cutback of the roadside face of the hedge by approximately 1m. All pruning cuts to be made at suitable growth points. All works carried out to BS 3998:2010 Tree Works Recommendation Remove all cut material from site & return to a Teign Trees depot for recycling, leaving the area safe, clean & tidy.

  Refused Trees
  Small domestic

• Conway Court Hotel Warren Road Torquay TQ2 5TS

  P/2024/0194 Submitted 19 Mar 2024 77m away

  Certificate of lawfulness to establish commencement of development (application P/2020/0925): Commencement of access road.

  Withdrawn Lawful development 10 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