Premier Inn Belgrave Road Torquay TQ2 5HE

1. 16 Jul 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 26 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 16 Aug 2026

   Status changed to Awaiting decision

   Previously Registered.

5. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 17 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Torbay took a median of 61 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Torbay for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Torbay decided tree works applications in a median of 49 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• Cumberland House Warren Road Torquay TQ2 5TU

  AT/2025/0348 Submitted 19 Nov 2025 179m away

  G1: Row of Holm Oak: Rear garden area - back boundary. Mixed species hedge row (Predominantly Holm oak) Starting from the right-hand side, reduce the bay to match the existing height of the adjacent bay. Fell three cypress trees within hedge line to ground level. Step up at the shed, reducing the holm oak to approximately 0.5m above the shed roof apex, removing approximately 1 - 1.5m. Carry out a hard cutback of the roadside face of the hedge by approximately 1m. All pruning cuts to be made at suitable growth points. All works carried out to BS 3998:2010 Tree Works Recommendation Remove all cut material from site & return to a Teign Trees depot for recycling, leaving the area safe, clean & tidy.

  Refused Trees
  Small domestic

• Flat 3 Vernon Court Warren Road Torquay TQ2 5TR

  AT/2021/0342 Submitted 16 Sep 2021 187m away

  80% historically approved · decision due ~12 Nov

  T1 Holm oak Fair Old lapsed pollard, previous crown reductions. Excessive regrowth from old pruning points. Well rooted, no decay Crown reduction to region of previous pruning, slight thinning of inner canopy and removal of dead wood. 12 T2 Holm oak Fair 4 x stem from ground level, previous crown reduction. Tight to garden path, but appears well rooted. Crown reduction to region of previous pruning, slight thinning of inner canopy and removal of dead wood. 12 T3 Holm oak Fair Old lapsed pollard, previous crown reductions. Excessive regrowth from old pruning points. Well rooted, no decay, weighted down garden slope. Crown reduction to region of previous pruning, slight thinning of inner canopy and removal of dead wood. 12 T4 Holm oak Fair Smaller tree top of retaining wall, canopy weighted over footpath below retaining wall. No damage apparent from garden, some epicormic growth at base. Crown reduction to region of previous pruning, slight thinning of inner canopy and removal of dead wood. Remove basal epicormic All pruning cuts to be made at suitable growth points. All works carried out to BS 3998:2010 Tree Works Recommendations Remove all cut material from site & return to a Teign Trees depot for recycling, leaving the area safe, clean & tidy.

  Awaiting decision Trees 2 docs

• Flat 1 Vernon Court Warren Road Torquay TQ2 5TR

  AT/2026/0140 Submitted 22 May 2026 187m away

  Tree 1 Holm Oak 16m (h) 110cm (d) Cut back to previous approved cut, reducing excessive regrowth down by 4m to old cut previous pruning points bringing height down to 12m and radius to 8m equating to a 20% reduction The radial spread will be 8metre post pruning Tree 2 Holm Oak (multi stem) 15m (h) Cut back to previous cut points, reducing excessive regrowth by 4m to previous cut points reducing overall height to 11m and radius to 7m equating to a 15% reduction The radial spread will be 7m post pruning Tree 3 Holm Oak 12m(h) 1m(d) Cut back to previous cut points, reducing excessive regrowth by 4m to previous points bringing height down to 8m and radius to 12.5m equating to 20% reduction. The radial spread will be 12.5m post pruning On all three trees no cutting any further than has previously been completed.

  Granted Trees

• Flat 1 Vernon Court Warren Road Torquay TQ2 5TR

  AT/2026/0204 Submitted 3 Aug 2026 196m away

  80% historically approved · decision due ~29 Sep

  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.

  Awaiting decision Trees
  Small domestic

• Torre Abbey Beach Catering And Paddleboard Hire Torre Abbey Beach Promenade Torquay TQ2 5JE

  P/2026/0109 Submitted 26 Feb 2026 202m away

  Installation of two cabins for non-motorised water sports rental and sale of food and drink, with associated refuse bins and seating area from 24th April to 6th October each year. Operation of catering van (up to 3m in length) over winter from 7th October to 23rd April. Temporary period of five years.

  Granted Other

• Bayside Torbay Road Torquay TQ2 5HA

  P/2023/0144 Submitted 13 Feb 2023 210m away

  Variation of Conditions relating to application P/2021/1160. Conditions: P1 - Approved Plans, 03 - Opening Hours. Variations sought: revised floor plans, elevations and materials schedule. Removal of restrictions on Sunday and Bank Holiday trading.

  Granted Amendments 14 docs

• 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