Torre C Of E Academy Barton Road Torquay TQ1 4DN

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

• AT/2026/0074 Granted

  Torre C Of E Academy Barton Road Torquay TQ1 4DN

  T1354 - Dead Wyche elm - section fell to ground level. T1355 - Field maples - reduce tree to allow 1.5 m high pollard. Vitality poor - tree historic coppice and of unusual form. Multi stemmed and historically had significant works leading to significant wounding. The tree has deadwood throughout the canopy and the majority of primary stems has wounding and significant decay present. T1356 - Field maple - Crown reduce the tree by 1.5 m in height and crown spread. - Vitality fair - Bark included junction at 1 metre above ground level - large amounts of reactive tissue mildly mitigate likelihood of failure. The tree is 9m tall and a crown spread of 7 metres, after the reduction the tree will have a height of approx 7.5 tall and a crown spread of 5.5. metres. G2 - Mixed species (Tulip trees & Black hybrid poplars) - Reduce canopy back by 2m growing over the car park - Vitality fair - trees have deadwood throughout canopy over target areas Branches are elongated which is typical of species. The trees are currently 20 metres tall and a crown spread of 9m. After the pruning the crown spread will be approx 7m. T5099 - Dead Rowan - straight fell from ground level.

  Decided 12 May 2026 Trees
• AT/2024/0269 Granted

  Torre C Of E Academy Barton Road Torquay TQ1 4DN

  T1 Blue - x1 Mature Holm Oak - Crown lift secondary & sub lateral branch growth only, to provide a clearance of approximately x5.0 metres between ground level and foliage tips, to achieve the desired vertical clearance above the boundary fence & adjacent garden area. Remaining pruning cuts shall not exceed 40 mm in diameter. Remove all cut material from site & return to a Devon Tree Services depot for recycling, leaving the area safe, clean & tidy. G1- Holm Oak, Laurel, Ivy- Rear Garden Areas of 5, Valley View Close - Laurel, Holm Oak & Ivy Growth - Cut back all overhanging branch growth hard to the boundary line. The trees all overhang heavily into the adjacent garden areas of 5, 7 & 9 Valley View Close. The proposed works are to reduce excessive shading into all properties & garden areas. The younger smaller holm oak stems are touching & damaging the boundary fence, removal is to stop further damage occurring. The proposed works will not impact on the overall amenity value of the area.

  Decided 11 Dec 2024 Trees

1. 21 Jul 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 26 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 27 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Approval

Torbay granted permission on 27 July 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.

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.

• Torre C Of E Academy Barton Road Torquay TQ1 4DN

  AT/2026/0074 Submitted 5 Mar 2026 17m away

  T1354 - Dead Wyche elm - section fell to ground level. T1355 - Field maples - reduce tree to allow 1.5 m high pollard. Vitality poor - tree historic coppice and of unusual form. Multi stemmed and historically had significant works leading to significant wounding. The tree has deadwood throughout the canopy and the majority of primary stems has wounding and significant decay present. T1356 - Field maple - Crown reduce the tree by 1.5 m in height and crown spread. - Vitality fair - Bark included junction at 1 metre above ground level - large amounts of reactive tissue mildly mitigate likelihood of failure. The tree is 9m tall and a crown spread of 7 metres, after the reduction the tree will have a height of approx 7.5 tall and a crown spread of 5.5. metres. G2 - Mixed species (Tulip trees & Black hybrid poplars) - Reduce canopy back by 2m growing over the car park - Vitality fair - trees have deadwood throughout canopy over target areas Branches are elongated which is typical of species. The trees are currently 20 metres tall and a crown spread of 9m. After the pruning the crown spread will be approx 7m. T5099 - Dead Rowan - straight fell from ground level.

  Granted Trees

• Torre C Of E Academy Barton Road Torquay TQ1 4DN

  AT/2024/0269 Submitted 4 Oct 2024 39m away

  T1 Blue - x1 Mature Holm Oak - Crown lift secondary & sub lateral branch growth only, to provide a clearance of approximately x5.0 metres between ground level and foliage tips, to achieve the desired vertical clearance above the boundary fence & adjacent garden area. Remaining pruning cuts shall not exceed 40 mm in diameter. Remove all cut material from site & return to a Devon Tree Services depot for recycling, leaving the area safe, clean & tidy. G1- Holm Oak, Laurel, Ivy- Rear Garden Areas of 5, Valley View Close - Laurel, Holm Oak & Ivy Growth - Cut back all overhanging branch growth hard to the boundary line. The trees all overhang heavily into the adjacent garden areas of 5, 7 & 9 Valley View Close. The proposed works are to reduce excessive shading into all properties & garden areas. The younger smaller holm oak stems are touching & damaging the boundary fence, removal is to stop further damage occurring. The proposed works will not impact on the overall amenity value of the area.

  Granted Trees
  Small domestic

• Treetops Valley View Close Torquay TQ1 4DY

  AT/2021/0152 Submitted 23 Apr 2021 81m away

  T1 / T2 / T3 - To Crown Lift 3 Sycamores to acheive a height of 6 meters above ground level - At present they are between 3-4 meters from ground level causing shading to a small garden. The Branches are lower primary also higher secondary maximum pruning cut 40cm diameter.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 46 Barton Road Torquay Devon TQ1 4DP

  P/2010/1243 Submitted 4 Nov 2010 121m away

  Non material amendment - parking arrangements to application P/2009/1170/PA

  Granted Amendments 6 docs

• 33 St Michaels Road Torquay Devon TQ1 4DD

  P/2010/0356 Submitted 25 Mar 2010 123m away

  Single storey extension to form dining room and study

  Granted Householder Extension 4 docs
  Small domestic

• Arthington Torquay Devon TQ1 4HH

  AT/2012/0035 Submitted 9 Feb 2012 146m away

  G1 - 2 Beech Trees - Reduce in height by 30% of the crown, shorten lateral branches by up to 6 feet to reshape. Cuts on lateral branches up to 4 inches.

  Refused Trees 4 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