AT/2026/0160

1. 17 Jun 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 18 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 22 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Not to Propose TPO in CA

4. 1 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council has decided this application; the published outcome sits in the record above and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail, including any conditions.

If permission was granted, work must normally begin within three years of the decision. If it was refused, the applicant can appeal within the statutory time limit or submit a revised scheme.

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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• AT/2021/0195 Granted

  Flat 1 Hillsborough Hillesdon Road Torquay TQ1 1QF

  T1:Oak tree semi mature. Approximate height of 10 meters. This tree has been reduced several times in the past to retain the height so that it doesn't block the light and view from the flats in the building. Requesting permission to reduce the tree by 1-2 meters back to where it has previously been done. T2; Multi stemmed Holm Oak, Mature, approx height of 20 meters. Part owned by 2 properties. This tree is multi stemmed with a large crown that grows over a garage, decking area and paths/steps. There's been a branch that's broken off over the winter that landed on the roof of the garden and caused damage and there is a massive issue with bird feces all over the paths, steps and handrails that leads up to the parking area and garages which is causing a hygiene problem as the residences rely heavily on these walkways and the handrails for support along with it being slippery under foot. The tree itself is has 12 stems some of which are very top heavy, after monitoring them in the wind there is a large degree of movement which will have to be managed. We are applying to reduce the height of the tree by 40-50% back to growth points where possible and remove the left hand limb so it doesn't overhang the pathways. This will retain the tree for the future as well as reducing the risk of anything happening to the tree and almost certainly remove the issue of bird feces.

  25 May 2021 2m away Trees
• AT/2026/0158 Decided

  8 Braddons Hill Road East Torquay TQ1 1HA

  Oak (T1) - Branch reduction by up to 1 metre within the crown on the tree's western aspect, which is heavily leaning and slowly affecting the driveway; the tree is not visible to the wider public.

  17 Jun 2026 59m away Trees
• P/2026/0396 Awaiting decision

  25-27 Fleet Street Torquay TQ1 1DB

  Minor internal alterations to form dental practice, including lining of walls, new internal floors and translucent film to glazed doors.

  19 Jun 2026 162m away Heritage and listed buildings
• P/2026/0380 Awaiting decision

  Bay Tree Cottage Grafton Road Torquay TQ1 1QJ

  Proposed single storey extension to existing dwelling house with internal alterations.

  11 Jun 2026 191m away Householder
• P/2026/0442 Awaiting decision

  41 Braddons Hill Road East Torquay TQ1 1HB

  Construction of replacement porch.

  14 Jul 2026 193m away Householder
• P/2021/0637 Granted

  Land To Rear Of 16-20 Alpine Road Torquay TQ1 1RE

  Non Material Amendment relating to application P/2017/1224. Omission of condition discharge on original application.

  4 May 2021 209m away Amendments

• AT/2026/0183 Granted

  Torre C Of E Academy Barton Road Torquay TQ1 4DN

  We are planning to conduct emergancy tree work on a dead tree at Torre Church of England Academy, Barton Road, Torquay, TQ1 4DN

  21 Jul 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0194 Awaiting decision

  Cedars House Cedars Road Torquay TQ1 1SB

  T1 remove epicormic growth on main stem up to height of adjacent wall (2m) T2 pollard at 4.5m.

  27 Jul 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0190 Awaiting decision

  19 Luscombe Close Paignton Torbay TQ3 3GQ

  T1 - Sycamore rear of 19 Luscombe rd - Section fell to ground level due to it out growing the space where it is growing. T2 - Sycamore - Remove limb approximately 150 mm in diameter, crossing over garden, due to being over extended and tip heavy.

  24 Jul 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0191 Awaiting decision

  Rowcroft Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS

  T 030 - Multiple stemmed lapsed sycamore coppice. Growing on bank bordering road and in striking distance of third party properties to the north and south. Two primary stems to the north have been pollarded down to 3m. The eastern most stem has since died with large area of bark necrosis at 1.5m - 3m. The northern most stem which has had a primary limb pollarded is in severe decline with bark necrosis to the north at 2m. If the two stems are removed the remaining canopy will be biased totaly to the south and west and will be open to additional wind loading. Recommendations - Pollard to level already established, approximately 3m. Please see report excerpt for photos.

  24 Jul 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0192 Awaiting decision

  Woodsome Woodend Road Torquay TQ1 2PZ

  T001- Holm Oak - Sectional Dismantle, See tree survey for justification.

  24 Jul 2026 Trees