Meadwood St Marks Road Torquay TQ1 2EH

1. 23 Jul 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 26 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 2 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Awaiting decision

   Previously Registered.

4. 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.

• Flat 8 Meadwood St Marks Road Torquay TQ1 2EH

  AT/2021/0250 Submitted 20 Jul 2021 27m away

  T1- A mixed variety of trees forming a hedge. Trees included - Holm Oak, Laruel, buddleia and bay. To be trimmed back off of garage roof approximately by 3ft in places. T2: Willow tree - Crown lift up to 7ft. To provide space to cut lawn and allow light to get through. T3: Mimosa crownlift 5m over private road. To Allow access for larger vehicles. T4: Magnolia grandaflora - crown lift 1m off ground. To Allow lawn to be cut.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• Meadfoot Bay Hotel Meadfoot Sea Road Torquay TQ1 2LQ

  AT/2021/0211 Submitted 15 Jun 2021 90m away

  T1 Ash - with an overall height of 5m, canker present, to be reduced by 1-2m to gain clearance from BT line. T2 Cypress to be crown lifted by 3m from ground level, reduce by 1m where encroaching BT line.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• Villa Capri Daddyhole Road Torquay TQ1 2ED

  AT/2024/0318 Submitted 19 Nov 2024 93m away

  Leylandii Cypress (T1) - Age exemption from TPO area. Remove due to concerns about proximity to the wall. 6m height, 15dbh.

  Granted Trees

• Flat 1 Villa Capri Daddyhole Road Torquay TQ1 2ED

  AT/2026/0105 Submitted 13 Apr 2026 94m away

  Monterey cypress (T1) - due to structural defects, recent limb failure, and overall condition of the tree, removal and replacement is recommended as the most appropriate management option to mitigate the risk of further failure.

  Granted Trees

• Meadfoot Bay Hotel Meadfoot Sea Road Torquay TQ1 2LQ

  P/2024/0653 Submitted 24 Sep 2024 95m away

  Change of use of Meadfoot Bay Hotel and the associated managers accommodation from C1 to C3 (residential). Demolition of single storey, flat-roofed side extension and subdivision into two houses with parking and amenity spaces.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 19 docs
  Several homes

• Former Rutland Hotel Daddyhole Road Torquay TQ1 2ED

  P/2021/0392 Submitted 1 Apr 2021 96m away

  Variation of Conditions in relation to P/2020/0637: Condition P1 - Amendments to plans. Variation sought: relocation of bin store on site layout, relocation and size amendment of a rooflight to satisfy the requirements of Building Control, which alters the eastern elevation of the building. Alterations to the existing layout resulting in an increase of the internal area of the loft flat by approx. 7 sq m. (Description updated 07.06.2021).

  Granted Amendments Loft or dormer 26 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