2 Cecil Avenue Paignton TQ3 1LW

1. 29 Jul 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 21 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 16 November 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 50 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.

• 14 Cecil Avenue Paignton TQ3 1LW

  AT/2026/0197 Submitted 29 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  79% historically approved · decision due ~25 Sep

  G1 Cypress hedge- reduced in height by approximately 8ft, to create a hedge, that's manageable going forward. historic hedge has been left to grow overtime. pre pruning demensions: h. 20 ft (from road) w. 20 ft post pruning dimensions: h. 12ft (from road) w. 20 ft T2 Oak, to be felled to ground. tree in decline by approximately 40%, sparse in the crown, lots of deadwood present. tree in poor form.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 64 Barcombe Heights Paignton TQ3 1PT

  AT/2021/0266 Submitted 29 Jul 2021 100 yards away

  Removal of broken/split branch overhanging the road (Barcombe Heights) to height of approx 4 m covering 50% of the road

  Decided Trees 3 docs

• 8A Southfield Avenue Paignton TQ3 1LJ

  P/2025/0556 Submitted 1 Sep 2025 100 yards away

  Construction of single storey extensions to front and side and widening of driveway.

  Granted Householder Extension
  Small domestic

• 64 Barcombe Heights Paignton TQ3 1PT

  P/2026/0076 Submitted 9 Feb 2026 100 yards away

  Construction of first-floor extension with gable-ended roof, including raised terraces, creation of on-site parking with permeable hardstanding and garage at the rear, landscaping, and associated works.

  Granted Householder Extension
  Domestic

• Cranleigh Lodge Mortimer Avenue Paignton TQ3 1LR

  AT/2021/0222 Submitted 29 Jun 2021 100 yards away

  Rear garden T2 - Wellingtonia - 24m - Crown lift by the removal of four lowest primary branches back to the main stem. This will lift the canopy of the tree by up to 4 metres giving a total lower canopy height from ground level to foliage tips of 7 metres. Wounds left will not exceed 300mm in diameter. Works required to remove branches dominating over the rear access to the property, thus improving the relationship between the tree and the property owners and their neighbours.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• Cranleigh Lodge Mortimer Avenue Paignton TQ3 1LR

  AT/2021/0134 Submitted 9 Apr 2021 100 yards away

  T1 - Sweet Chestnut situated in front garden - Dismantle to near ground level. This tree is in decline and works required before it becomes unsafe. T2 - Wellingtonia - Dismantle to near ground level. This tree has outgrown its position, therefore resulting in excessive shading. The tree is very close to the properties and has had some primary branch failures recently from the upper crown into the garden areas. The target for falling debris is the property and neighbouring properties. The tree in its situation dominates the garden area which is a seating space for social outside gatherings. The dominance of the crown impacts on the reasonable enjoyment of that area due to its close proximity to the tree. The house being built so close to the tree has resulted in pressure to work and remove the tree.

  Refused Trees 4 docs

• 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
• AT/2026/0190 Refused

  19 Luscombe Close Paignton Torbay TQ3 3GQ

  T1 - Sycamore rear of 19 Luscombe rd - Section fell to ground level due to it out growing the space where it is growing. T2 - Sycamore - Remove limb approximately 150 mm in diameter, crossing over garden, due to being over extended and tip heavy.

  Received 24 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0264 Awaiting decision

  Lucerne Lower Warberry Road Torquay TQ1 1TN

  Fell dead Cypress tree

  Received 23 Sep, published by the council 26 Sep 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0265 Awaiting decision

  8 Ben Venue Close Torquay TQ1 1RX

  Fell T1 Mature Beech as close to ground level as practicable, subject to appropriate working methods and site constraints.

  Received 23 Sep, published by the council 26 Sep 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0191 Granted

  Rowcroft Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS

  T 030 - Multiple stemmed lapsed sycamore coppice. Growing on bank bordering road and in striking distance of third party properties to the north and south. Two primary stems to the north have been pollarded down to 3m. The eastern most stem has since died with large area of bark necrosis at 1.5m - 3m. The northern most stem which has had a primary limb pollarded is in severe decline with bark necrosis to the north at 2m. If the two stems are removed the remaining canopy will be biased totaly to the south and west and will be open to additional wind loading. Recommendations - Pollard to level already established, approximately 3m. Please see report excerpt for photos.

  Received 24 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Trees