Planning application
4 Wolborough Gardens Brixham TQ5 9DD
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1 - 1x False Acacia / Black Locust - Sectionally dismantle, fell, and remove to ground level using appropriate dismantling and lowering techniques to ensure the safe and controlled removal of all sections in accordance with industry best practice. Treat the cut stump with a selective herbicide in the form of Eco Plugs (glyphosate) to reduce the likelihood of regrowth. T2 - 1x Common Beech Tree - Reduce the overall canopy of the tree as follows: Reduce the height of the tree by approximately 2.0 metres, leaving a final overall height of 8.0 metres. Reduce the radial crown spread by approximately 2.0 metres, leaving a final radial spread of approximately 6.0 m at all compass points. All works shall retain the tree?s main framework and natural form, maintaining a high proportion of the foliage-bearing structure. Individual pruning wounds shall not exceed 80 mm in diameter. Crown lift by removing secondary and sub-lateral branch growth only, to provide a vertical clearance of approximately 2.50 metres between ground level and the lowest foliage tips, thereby achieving the desired clearance above the driveway & garage roof. All works shall retain the natural form of the crown and avoid the creation of large pruning wounds. Individual pruning wounds shall not exceed 40 mm in diameter. All cuts shall be made at suitable growth points in accordance with BS 3998:2010 Tree Work ? Recommendations. Tree Preservation Order & Conservation Area Application Justification See attached document for specification, plan and reasons
As published by the council, reference AT/2026/0150
Application record
- Reference
- AT/2026/0150
- Type
- Works To Tree Within TPO
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: Approval
- Received
- 12 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 16 Jun 2026
- Decided
- 4 Aug 2026
- Ward
- St Peters With St Marys
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- TQ5 9DD
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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12 Jun 2026
Received by Torbay
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16 Jun 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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1 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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4 Aug 2026
Decision issued: Approval
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5 Aug 2026
Status changed to Awaiting decision
Previously Registered.
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Devon Tree Services Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Torquay
Active · incorporated 2013 · Torquay
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Torbay granted permission on 4 August 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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