Meadfoot Lodge Meadfoot Sea Road Torquay TQ1 2LG

1. 15 Jun 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 30 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 1 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 5 Aug 2026

   Status changed to Awaiting decision

   Previously Registered.

5. 21 Aug 2026

   Decision issued: Refusal

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.

• Singleton Manor Singleton Higher Woodfield Road Torquay TQ1 2LE

  AT/2026/0254 Submitted 17 Sep 2026 100 yards away

  79% historically approved · decision due ~16 Nov

  1. T776 Holm Oak - fell 2. T780 Sycamore - fell 3. T781 Turkey Oak - fell 4. T783 Ash - fell

  Awaiting decision Trees

• Meadville Meadfoot Sea Road Torquay TQ1 2LQ

  AT/2023/0080 Submitted 20 Mar 2023 100 yards away

  Ash (T1) - Fell due to extensive symptoms of Chalara Dieback of Ash within the whole aspect of the tree crown. Tree targeting residential car parks, public road and pavement, there is no restriction on parking in this part of the road. Replant with smaller street tree species such as Mountain Ash. Pine (T2) and (T3) - 1.5 metres reduction on the southern aspect of the crowns only, as both trees have lost a significant part of their crown in the past and it's required to maintain their health and safety. The asymmetrical shape of the crown is due to shading from neighbouring trees to the north. This poses a high risk of falling branches, which is not tolerated by the homeowner, as it could damage their house.

  Refused Trees 5 docs

• Meadville Meadfoot Sea Road Torquay TQ1 2LQ

  AT/2021/0259 Submitted 26 Jul 2021 100 yards away

  5 DAY NOTICE - A co dominate stem Monterey pine has failed onto the roof of a 3 storey block of flats and is balanced between the failed union and the roof. Please see photo attached. Intend to remove failed stems Monday Morning with crane on-site.

  Decided Trees 2 docs

• Singleton Manor Singleton Higher Woodfield Road Torquay TQ1 2LE

  AT/2024/0231 Submitted 30 Aug 2024 100 yards away

  G11 (nearest to T10) - Monterey Pine overhanging land by 6mtrs at Singleton Gardens which is next door to Singleton Manor. Its the Lowest hanging branch which needs trimming. Branch is approx. 15ft high from floor level. Branches above this have been trimmed as well as the branches below approx. 5/6 branches. See photos. Branch is approx. 3mtrs from tree trunk to wall at Singleton Gardens and overhanging by approx. 6mtrs into Singleton Gardens.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• Arundel Parkhill Road Torquay TQ1 2DZ

  AT/2023/0063 Submitted 2 Mar 2023 100 yards away

  Leylandii - Top and trim to previous level approx 8/10' down

  Granted Trees 10 docs

• Arundel Parkhill Road Torquay TQ1 2DZ

  AT/2021/0158 Submitted 29 Apr 2021 100 yards away

  T1 - Cypress - Fell - grown too large for area risk of snapped out limbs due to the weight of branches. low amenity value. within striking distance of house and cars in the event of a failure. excessive shading to garden and property

  Refused Trees 3 docs

• AT/2026/0184 Granted

  18A Mead Road Torquay TQ2 6TF

  Crown lift secondary branch growth only up to approximately 4.5m from ground level to achieve the required vertical clearance above the driveway and neighbours. Crown thin overall leaf bearing twig structure by 10 percent. This will also help with canopy crowding and avoid other trees rubbing against each other. Remove all major dead wood from crown All trees are Fagus Sylvatica (Mature Beech) This work has been previously accepted in 2023, application submitted by Devon Tree Services and works were completed by them as well.

  Received 22 Jul, published by the council 12 Aug 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0270 Awaiting decision

  Flat 1 Greenwood Torwood Gardens Road Torquay TQ1 1EQ

  T1 Mimosa Proposed works: Fell Mature Mimosa situated within a confined residential garden in a Conservation Area, immediately adjacent to a masonry boundary wall and nearby buildings. The presence of Ganoderma fruiting bodies at the base of the tree indicates a potential wood-decay infection. The tree also exhibits an irregular crown with apparent dieback and is growing within a severely restricted environment. Its proximity to residential property, garden areas and the public highway increases the potential consequences of structural failure. Felling is proposed on the grounds of suspected basal decay, apparent crown deterioration and the tree's restricted location.

  Received 25 Sep, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0271 Awaiting decision

  8 Cecil Avenue Paignton TQ3 1LW

  T1 - Holm Oak Recommended works: Establish a pollard framework by removing the three substantial lateral branches at the positions indicated by the red markings in Photograph 3. The proposed works are intended to reduce the extensive lateral crown and associated mechanical loading from the tree's pronounced lean, while retaining the tree. Cyclical management: Following establishment, implement a seven-year cyclical pollarding regime to manage regrowth, control crown size, and limit excessive loading on the retained framework. Inspect the developing pollard heads periodically, particularly during the initial establishment period, to assess shoot attachment, structural condition and physiological response. All works should be undertaken in accordance with BS 3998:2010, subject to confirmation that the proposed cutting positions and degree of crown removal are appropriate following an on-site assessment. The seven-year interval is the proposed management objective and should be reviewed based on the tree's regrowth and structural condition.

  Received 25 Sep, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0269 Awaiting decision

  8 Ben Venue Close Torquay TQ1 1RX

  T1 - Western Red Cedar Proposed works: Fell Reason for works T1 is an established Western red cedar growing in exceptionally close proximity to an existing stone boundary wall. Photographic evidence indicates that the lower stem is in direct contact with the masonry, creating a physical conflict between the tree and the structure. Continued radial growth of the stem could exert further pressure on the wall, resulting in progressive displacement and deterioration of the masonry. The close relationship between the stem and the wall also restricts access for inspection, maintenance and necessary repairs. The tree's position presents a long-term management conflict. Crown reduction would not resolve the fundamental issue at the base of the tree, as it would not prevent continued radial stem growth. Felling is recommended as a permanent way to resolve the physical conflict between the tree and the boundary wall, prevent further interference from stem growth, and facilitate any necessary structural repairs. This recommendation is based primarily on the tree's unsuitable position relative to the existing structure and the limited practical options for a sustainable long-term solution. Based on its apparent size and maturity, it is possible that the tree was planted after the original Tree Preservation Order (TPO) was established.

  Received 25 Sep, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0204 Granted

  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.

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 12 Aug 2026 Trees