St Mary The Virgin Church Fore Street Torquay TQ1 4QY

This site has had 2 applications since 2023: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• AT/2023/0086 Granted

  St Mary The Virgin Church Fore Street Torquay TQ1 4QY

  T27 crown reduce Spindleberry and Elderberry by approx 1.5m and trim tidy as management works T11. Ash. Section fell to as close to ground level as practicable as showing signs of ADB

  Decided 9 May 2023 Trees

1. 3 Aug 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 7 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 12 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 16 Sep 2026

   Decision issued: Not to Propose TPO in CA

5. 17 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Awaiting decision

   Previously Registered.

Torbay has decided this application; the outcome above is the register's own wording and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail. 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.

• 26 Church Road Torquay TQ1 4QY

  AT/2023/0083 Submitted 20 Mar 2023 50 yards away

  2m crown reduction of large Holm Oak by front entrance to reduce road overhang and assist recycling lorry passage, and to reduce the overhang of the neighbour's roof. 5m crown reduction of 25m high Lawson's Cypress in back garden to reduce risk of wind damage

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Priory Catholic Primary School St Catherines Road Torquay TQ1 4NZ

  AT/2026/0202 Submitted 31 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  T007 - Sycamore - Reduce in height leaving trunks at a height of approximately 5m from ground level. T017 - not identified (dead) - fell to ground level.

  Decided Trees

• Priory Rc School St Catherines Road Torquay TQ1 4NZ

  AT/2023/0022 Submitted 31 Jan 2023 50 yards away

  T1196 - Beech - Reduce large primary limb on north easterly side of crown by 3m - Overweight, subsiding limb, fracture crack and flattening on large primary branch north eastern aspect, light ivy coverage, part occluded pruning

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• St Mary The Virgin Church Fore Street Torquay TQ1 4QY

  AT/2023/0086 Submitted 23 Mar 2023 50 yards away

  T27 crown reduce Spindleberry and Elderberry by approx 1.5m and trim tidy as management works T11. Ash. Section fell to as close to ground level as practicable as showing signs of ADB

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Brunel Surgery Fore Street Torquay TQ1 4QX

  P/2021/0738 Submitted 16 Jun 2021 100 yards away

  Formation of five flats within the existing building & formation of four dwellings within a new build development to the rear of the existing site.

  Refused Full applications New dwelling 34 docs
  Several homes

• Priory Rc School St Catherines Road Torquay TQ1 4NZ

  AT/2021/0172 Submitted 8 May 2021 100 yards away

  G2 X2 Horse chestnuts - re-pollard to previous pollard points. T1195 Elder Dead

  Granted Trees 3 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