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Brixham Town Hall New Road Brixham TQ5 8TA

Decided Torbay AT/2026/0176 Works To Tree Within CA

Works: Trees

Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.

Proposal

Located in a strip of land at the rear of the car park, there is a mixture of Ash, Sycamore & Budlia. These will be removed to ground level. No trees are under a preservation order but are located within the conservation area.

As published by the council, reference AT/2026/0176

Application record

Reference
AT/2026/0176
Type
Works To Tree Within CA
Status
Awaiting decision
Decision
Not to Propose TPO in CA
Received
16 Jul 2026
Validated
21 Jul 2026
Decided
1 Sep 2026
Ward
Furzeham With Summercombe
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
TQ5 8TA

Site history

Applications at this address on the Torbay register

This site has had 4 applications since 2024: 3 approved, 0 refused.

  • P/2025/0554 Granted

    Brixham Town Hall New Road Brixham TQ5 8TA

    Non-material amendment relating to P/2024/0399. Amendments sought: Replacement of three single-leaf doors and blocking up an internal window.

    Decided 22 Oct 2025 Amendments
  • P/2024/0399 Granted

    Brixham Town Hall New Road Brixham TQ5 8TA

    Reordering works to include: Reinstatement of Scala Hall main entrance with level access. Alterations to internal shop area to accommodate new access corridor. Installation of raised terrace to Market Street. Building fabric repairs.

    Decided 23 Sep 2024 Full applications
  • P/2024/0400 Granted

    Brixham Town Hall New Road Brixham TQ5 8TA

    Reordering works to include: Reinstatement of Scala Hall main entrance with level access. Alterations to internal shop area to accommodate new access corridor. Installation of raised terrace to Market Street. Building fabric repairs.

    Decided 23 Sep 2024 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 16 Jul 2026

    Received by Torbay

  2. 21 Jul 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 26 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. 1 Sep 2026

    Decision issued: Not to Propose TPO in CA

  5. 2 Sep 2026

    Status changed to Awaiting decision

    Previously Registered.

Documents

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After the decision

Torbay has decided this application; the outcome above is the register's own wording and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail. 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.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • Brixham Town Hall New Road Brixham TQ5 8TA

    P/2024/0399 Submitted 12 Jun 2024 50 yards away

    Reordering works to include: Reinstatement of Scala Hall main entrance with level access. Alterations to internal shop area to accommodate new access corridor. Installation of raised terrace to Market Street. Building fabric repairs.

    Granted Full applications 46 docs
  • Brixham Town Hall New Road Brixham TQ5 8TA

    P/2024/0400 Submitted 12 Jun 2024 50 yards away

    Reordering works to include: Reinstatement of Scala Hall main entrance with level access. Alterations to internal shop area to accommodate new access corridor. Installation of raised terrace to Market Street. Building fabric repairs.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 44 docs
  • Brixham Town Hall New Road Brixham TQ5 8TA

    P/2025/0554 Submitted 28 Aug 2025 50 yards away

    Non-material amendment relating to P/2024/0399. Amendments sought: Replacement of three single-leaf doors and blocking up an internal window.

    Granted Amendments Windows or glazing
  • Offices Town Hall New Road Brixham TQ5 8LX

    P/2020/0129 Submitted 5 Feb 2020 50 yards away

    Change of use of Town Council office spaces into local needs accommodation, comprising 3 x long term rental units. Formation of new fenestration openings, entrance doors and window. Construction of new external access staircase, and re-ordering of external area to form utility space for flats.

    Granted Full applications New dwelling Windows or glazing 21 docs
  • 9 New Road Brixham TQ5 8LZ

    P/2026/0393 Submitted 18 Jun 2026 100 yards away

    79% historically approved · decision due ~13 Oct

    Change of use from existing shop unit (Use Class E) to self-contained one-bedroom residential dwelling (use Class C3), including internal reconfiguration and minor external alterations.

    Awaiting decision Full applications
    Domestic
  • Co Operative Retail Services 16 Fore Street Brixham TQ5 8DS

    P/2021/0216 Submitted 23 Feb 2021 100 yards away

    Replacement roof mounted refrigeration plant & new louvres, replacement of window frames and redecoration (amended scheme received 01.07.2021).

    Granted Full applications Roofing Windows or glazing 13 docs

In Torbay

  • 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