Church Of St Andrew St Efrides Road Torquay Torbay TQ2 5SG

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

• AT/2026/0205 Awaiting decision

  Church Of St Andrew St Efrides Road Torquay Torbay TQ2 5SG

  T12 - Port Orford Cedar - Fell to ground level as per QTRA recommendations. T15 - Holm Oak - Reduce canopy by 4m from branch tips as per Tree survey. See attached report for photos and reasons for work.

  Submitted 3 Aug 2026 Trees

1. 29 Jun 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 1 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 1 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 4 Aug 2026

   Decision issued: Not to Propose TPO in CA

5. 5 Aug 2026

   Status changed to Awaiting decision

   Previously Registered.

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• Church Of St Andrew St Efrides Road Torquay Torbay TQ2 5SG

  AT/2026/0205 Submitted 3 Aug 2026 0m away

  80% historically approved · decision due ~5 Oct

  T12 - Port Orford Cedar - Fell to ground level as per QTRA recommendations. T15 - Holm Oak - Reduce canopy by 4m from branch tips as per Tree survey. See attached report for photos and reasons for work.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 33 St Efrides Road Torquay TQ2 5SG

  AT/2023/0064 Submitted 3 Mar 2023 17m away

  2 x Lawson Cypress (in decline) to fell

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Torre Apartments No. 29-31 East Street Torquay TQ2 5SD

  P/2026/0465 Submitted 24 Jul 2026 104m away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~18 Sep

  Replacement of uPVC windows with timber windows.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing

• Korean Martial Arts 37 Tor Hill Road Torquay TQ2 5RY

  P/2023/0105 Submitted 31 Jan 2023 113m away

  Conversion of derelict basement and small area of wasteland into two flats with outside garden space with associated windows and doors.

  Refused Full applications New dwelling Windows or glazing 24 docs
  Several homes

• Ground Floor 69 Belgrave Road Torquay TQ2 5HZ

  P/2026/0378 Submitted 10 Jun 2026 134m away

  Change of use from commercial unit (Use Class E) to residential flat (Use Class C3) on ground floor.

  Granted Prior approval

• Tor Manor Tor Church Road Torquay TQ2 5UR

  P/2024/0299 Submitted 1 May 2024 143m away

  Building development including 9 dwellings.

  Granted Lawful development 27 docs
  Several homes

• 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