Planning application
AT/2026/0153
Lofthouse 2 Burridge Road Torquay TQ2 6JB
Proposal
T1 - Conifer Proposed Works: Dismantle and remove the conifer tree using sectional dismantling techniques. Utilise appropriate lowering and rigging methods to prevent damage to surrounding property, landscaping, boundary features, and adjacent vegetation. Process arisings through a tracked woodchipper, with woodchip retained within the hedge line where appropriate. Remove all timber and remaining arisings from site. Reason for Works: The conifer is dead T2 - Maple Proposed Works: Remove major deadwood from the garden side of the canopy. Deadwood removal limited to branches exceeding 25mm diameter.
As published by the council, reference AT/2026/0153
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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15 Jun 2026
Received by Torbay
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17 Jun 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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22 Jun 2026
Decision issued: Approval
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1 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About trees applications
How this application type works
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.
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