Planning application
3 Roundham Road Paignton Torbay TQ4 6EZ
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Oak T 1 - Reduce lateral crown spread over the roof by up to 1. 1.5m, targeting only branches encroaching towards the property. Works to follow BS 3998: 2010 principles: retain natural form, prune back to suitable secondary growth, avoid creating large wounds, and maintain a balanced crown shape. The crown is in direct contact with the roofline, causing abrasion, debris accumulation, and increased maintenance needs. A modest reduction restores safe clearance while retaining the tree's amenity value. Oak T 2 and T 3 - Pollard the tree at an appropriate height to manage structural decline associated with Ganoderma. Retain a stable framework of sound scaffold branches; cuts to be made at suitable points to allow future cyclical management. All works to follow BS 3998: 2010 and be proportionate to the tree's condition and location. The tree shows signs consistent with Ganoderma decay, reducing structural reliability. Pollarding is a recognised BS 3998 management option for declining trees where retention is desirable but full crown load is no longer appropriate. This approach prolongs safe retention, reduces risk, and avoids premature removal. Cedar T 4 - Remove deadwood =40mm diameter and any unstable smaller deadwood throughout the crown. Deadwood is present in the crown, posing a risk to the garden and adjacent access areas. Beech G 1 - Lift branches over the road to a minimum height of 5.2m (standard UK highway clearance for vehicle routes). Lift branches over the pavement to a minimum height of 2.1m (standard pedestrian clearance). Where applicable, lift branches over cycleways to 2.5?m. Remove or shorten only those branches that obstruct safe passage or visibility, in accordance with Highways Act 1980 s 154. Pruning to follow BS 3998: 2010 prune to suitable secondary growth points, avoid excessive thinning, and retain group structure. The Beech group is producing low lateral growth that obstructs the public highway, affecting safe pedestrian and vehicle move
As published by the council, reference AT/2026/0166
Application record
- Reference
- AT/2026/0166
- Type
- Works To Tree Within TPO
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Approval
- Received
- 30 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 6 Jul 2026
- Decided
- 27 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Roundham With Hyde
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- TQ4 6EZ
Site history
Applications at this address on the Torbay register
This site has had 2 applications since 2024: 2 approved, 0 refused.
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AT/2024/0287 Granted
3 Roundham Road Paignton Torbay TQ4 6EZ
Holm Oak (T1) & (T2) - A reduction by 2 metres in the lower and mid part of the crown on the southern aspect with the maximum diameter of pruning cuts not exceeding 50 mm to minimise heartwood exposure and ensure that the reduction is proportional to the tree's original form. Cyclical management should be conducted every five years, as these processes are not widely visible to the public. The specified reduction will maintain a healthy leaf-bearing structure, providing the remaining framework can generate adequate leaf cover in the next growing season. Work will result in a natural and symmetrical appearance without solely focusing on aesthetic symmetry, ensuring biomechanical stability. Clare Lodge's garden is tiny and lacks sufficient light for the little plants. The encroaching crowns of trees T1 and T2 make the garden less enjoyable.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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30 Jun 2026
Received by Torbay
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6 Jul 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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1 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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12 Aug 2026
Status changed to Awaiting decision
Previously Registered.
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27 Aug 2026
Decision issued: Approval
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
Documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat this grant of permission means
Torbay granted permission on 27 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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