Flat 1 Vernon Court Warren Road Torquay TQ2 5TR

1. 3 Aug 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 4 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 12 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 29 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 62 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Torbay for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.

More on trees applications in our guide

• Flat 3 Vernon Court Warren Road Torquay TQ2 5TR

  AT/2021/0342 Submitted 16 Sep 2021 11m away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~12 Nov

  T1 Holm oak Fair Old lapsed pollard, previous crown reductions. Excessive regrowth from old pruning points. Well rooted, no decay Crown reduction to region of previous pruning, slight thinning of inner canopy and removal of dead wood. 12 T2 Holm oak Fair 4 x stem from ground level, previous crown reduction. Tight to garden path, but appears well rooted. Crown reduction to region of previous pruning, slight thinning of inner canopy and removal of dead wood. 12 T3 Holm oak Fair Old lapsed pollard, previous crown reductions. Excessive regrowth from old pruning points. Well rooted, no decay, weighted down garden slope. Crown reduction to region of previous pruning, slight thinning of inner canopy and removal of dead wood. 12 T4 Holm oak Fair Smaller tree top of retaining wall, canopy weighted over footpath below retaining wall. No damage apparent from garden, some epicormic growth at base. Crown reduction to region of previous pruning, slight thinning of inner canopy and removal of dead wood. Remove basal epicormic All pruning cuts to be made at suitable growth points. All works carried out to BS 3998:2010 Tree Works Recommendations Remove all cut material from site & return to a Teign Trees depot for recycling, leaving the area safe, clean & tidy.

  Awaiting decision Trees 2 docs

• Flat 1 Vernon Court Warren Road Torquay TQ2 5TR

  AT/2026/0140 Submitted 22 May 2026 11m away

  Tree 1 Holm Oak 16m (h) 110cm (d) Cut back to previous approved cut, reducing excessive regrowth down by 4m to old cut previous pruning points bringing height down to 12m and radius to 8m equating to a 20% reduction The radial spread will be 8metre post pruning Tree 2 Holm Oak (multi stem) 15m (h) Cut back to previous cut points, reducing excessive regrowth by 4m to previous cut points reducing overall height to 11m and radius to 7m equating to a 15% reduction The radial spread will be 7m post pruning Tree 3 Holm Oak 12m(h) 1m(d) Cut back to previous cut points, reducing excessive regrowth by 4m to previous points bringing height down to 8m and radius to 12.5m equating to 20% reduction. The radial spread will be 12.5m post pruning On all three trees no cutting any further than has previously been completed.

  Granted Trees

• Villa Rosa St Lukes Road South Torquay TQ2 5NZ

  AT/2026/0020 Submitted 14 Jan 2026 57m away

  T1 - 1x Horse Chestnut Tree (Aesculus hippocastanum) Undertake selective crown lifting of primary and secondary branches overhanging the garden area of Villa Rosa. All pruning cuts are to be made back to the main stem, in order to achieve appropriate clearance while retaining the overall health, structural integrity and natural form of the tree (see annotated photo attached). All pruning operations shall be carried out in full accordance with BS 39982010 - Tree Work Recommendations, ensuring that final pruning cuts are made at suitable growth points and that unnecessary or excessive pruning is avoided. Individual pruning wounds shall not exceed 60 mm in diameter, thereby minimising physiological stress to the tree and reducing the risk of decay or dysfunction. All arisings generated from the works shall be removed from site and returned to a Devon Tree Services depot for recycling. Upon completion, the site shall be left in a safe, clean, and tidy condition. Justification The proposed selective pruning works to the Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) are intended to address issues of excessive shading and to manage branch growth extending over the garden area of Villa Rosa. The overhanging primary and secondary branches currently restrict natural daylight penetration, adversely affecting garden amenity and usability. In addition, a number of extended lateral branches exhibit increased end-weight and leverage beyond the garden boundary. Selective reduction back to suitable previous pruning points or, where necessary, to the main stem will reduce mechanical loading on these limbs and lower the risk of branch failure, particularly during periods of high wind or adverse weather. The proposed works are minor, targeted, and proportionate, and have been designed to retain the tree's overall health, structural integrity, and natural form. All pruning will be undertaken in full accordance with BS 3998:2010 - Tree Work: Recommendation.

  Granted Trees

• Cumberland House Warren Road Torquay TQ2 5TU

  AT/2025/0348 Submitted 19 Nov 2025 73m away

  G1: Row of Holm Oak: Rear garden area - back boundary. Mixed species hedge row (Predominantly Holm oak) Starting from the right-hand side, reduce the bay to match the existing height of the adjacent bay. Fell three cypress trees within hedge line to ground level. Step up at the shed, reducing the holm oak to approximately 0.5m above the shed roof apex, removing approximately 1 - 1.5m. Carry out a hard cutback of the roadside face of the hedge by approximately 1m. All pruning cuts to be made at suitable growth points. All works carried out to BS 3998:2010 Tree Works Recommendation Remove all cut material from site & return to a Teign Trees depot for recycling, leaving the area safe, clean & tidy.

  Refused Trees
  Small domestic

• Conway Court Hotel Warren Road Torquay TQ2 5TS

  P/2024/0609 Submitted 5 Sep 2024 75m away

  Completion of development of 14 apartments as approved pursuant to planning permission P/2020/0925.

  Granted Lawful development New dwelling 10 docs
  Major scheme

• Conway Court Hotel Warren Road Torquay TQ2 5TS

  P/2024/0194 Submitted 19 Mar 2024 77m away

  Certificate of lawfulness to establish commencement of development (application P/2020/0925): Commencement of access road.

  Withdrawn Lawful development 10 docs

• AT/2026/0171 Granted

  2 High Grove Sunbury Hill Torquay TQ1 3ED

  Trim branch's back slightly from touching our property and roof space to stop damage and further accidents from happening. Silver Birch Tree Pruning Reduce the branches that are hanging over the roof and gutter. Cut back to appropriate growth points. Tree will be climbed and rigged down. By cutting away from gutters and roof - it should reduce future damage to the property. All work to be carried out by qualified and insured arborists. All waste to be removed responsibly and under license.

  8 Jul 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0216 Granted

  Brantwood Rowdens Road Torquay TQ2 5AZ

  All trees 1-6 to be removed completely, most are not identifiable as they are completely dead. All trees below an approximate height of twelve meters, and we wish to remove them as they are dead. We also want to remove the dead foliage on the slope to the side of the property, and cut back growth to a manageable condition for future maintenance. I have not been able to find specific tree preservation numbers for the trees 1-6 but I understand we are located in a conservation area and have therefor submitted this application.

  13 Aug 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0233 Awaiting decision

  South Ridge Middle Lincombe Road Torquay TQ1 2NE

  T1 - cedar. Reduce the lateral spread/end-loading on 3 x low limbs on the west side of the tree by 2.5m, from 9.5m to 7m.

  28 Aug 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0234 Awaiting decision

  12 Mena Park Close Paignton TQ4 7TA

  T1 Leyland cypress T2 Spruce We would like to fell both these trees, the spruce is cladded in ivy and poor form. The Leyland Cypress is again of poor form and completely over powering this garden. To replace these with Beech trees would make sense.

  28 Aug 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0166 Granted

  3 Roundham Road Paignton Torbay TQ4 6EZ

  Oak T 1 - Reduce lateral crown spread over the roof by up to 1. 1.5m, targeting only branches encroaching towards the property. Works to follow BS 3998: 2010 principles: retain natural form, prune back to suitable secondary growth, avoid creating large wounds, and maintain a balanced crown shape. The crown is in direct contact with the roofline, causing abrasion, debris accumulation, and increased maintenance needs. A modest reduction restores safe clearance while retaining the tree's amenity value. Oak T 2 and T 3 - Pollard the tree at an appropriate height to manage structural decline associated with Ganoderma. Retain a stable framework of sound scaffold branches; cuts to be made at suitable points to allow future cyclical management. All works to follow BS 3998: 2010 and be proportionate to the tree's condition and location. The tree shows signs consistent with Ganoderma decay, reducing structural reliability. Pollarding is a recognised BS 3998 management option for declining trees where retention is desirable but full crown load is no longer appropriate. This approach prolongs safe retention, reduces risk, and avoids premature removal. Cedar T 4 - Remove deadwood =40mm diameter and any unstable smaller deadwood throughout the crown. Deadwood is present in the crown, posing a risk to the garden and adjacent access areas. Beech G 1 - Lift branches over the road to a minimum height of 5.2m (standard UK highway clearance for vehicle routes). Lift branches over the pavement to a minimum height of 2.1m (standard pedestrian clearance). Where applicable, lift branches over cycleways to 2.5?m. Remove or shorten only those branches that obstruct safe passage or visibility, in accordance with Highways Act 1980 s 154. Pruning to follow BS 3998: 2010 prune to suitable secondary growth points, avoid excessive thinning, and retain group structure. The Beech group is producing low lateral growth that obstructs the public highway, affecting safe pedestrian and vehicle move

  30 Jun 2026 Trees