Beech House Upper Braddons Hill Road Torquay TQ1 1QE

This site has had 2 applications since 2021: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• AT/2021/0228 Granted

  Beech House Upper Braddons Hill Road Torquay TQ1 1QE

  T1 - Cherry - Fell to replace with between 15-20 broadleaf hedgerow trees to create privacy from garden to flats G1 - Bay - Trim front face, retain height G2 - Bay - Coppice small section of bay to create viewing window of the sea plus allowing more manageable regrowth G3 - Bay - Trim front face, retain height

  Decided 25 Aug 2021 Trees

1. 29 Jul 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 31 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 5 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 8 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Awaiting decision

   Previously Registered.

5. 24 Sep 2026

   Decision issued: Approval

Torbay granted permission on 24 September 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.

• Greythorpe House Upper Braddons Hill Road Torquay TQ1 1QE

  AT/2026/0252 Submitted 17 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  80% historically approved · decision due ~24 Nov

  Repollard of Tree 1 to previous pollard point to reduce crown over the road and open up the cover of the street lamp and overhang over neighbouring property also reducing the sail in strong winds. Take out the weight over the road and the limbs overhanging the neighbouring property to reduce back to suitable growth points over the drive as shown in the Photo forming part of the application.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• Bay Tree Cottage Grafton Road Torquay TQ1 1QJ

  P/2026/0173 Submitted 19 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Construction of single storey extension to front, changes to fenestration on front (W)

  Withdrawn Householder Extension Windows or glazing
  Small domestic

• Cintra Upper Braddons Hill Road Torquay TQ1 1QE

  P/2022/1302 Submitted 30 Nov 2022 50 yards away

  Addition of doors to main entrance portico.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 17 docs

• Cintra Upper Braddons Hill Road Torquay TQ1 1QE

  P/2023/0096 Submitted 31 Jan 2023 50 yards away

  Maintenance to boundary wall.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 8 docs
  Small domestic

• Bay Tree Cottage Grafton Road Torquay TQ1 1QJ

  P/2026/0380 Submitted 11 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Proposed single storey extension to existing dwelling house with internal alterations.

  Withdrawn Householder Extension
  Small domestic

• Aberfeldy Upper Braddons Hill Road Torquay Devon TQ1 1QE

  P/2009/0381 Submitted 17 Apr 2009 50 yards away

  Demolition of garage

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Demolition 8 docs

• 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