45 Braddons Hill Road East Torquay TQ1 1HB

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• AT/2026/0207 Granted

  45 Braddons Hill Road East Torquay TQ1 1HB

  Fell mature moribund Horse Chestnut

  Decided 6 Aug 2026 Trees

1. 6 Aug 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 20 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 26 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Awaiting decision

   Previously Registered.

5. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 15 October 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 53 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.

• 41 Braddons Hill Road East Torquay TQ1 1HB

  P/2026/0442 Submitted 14 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  Construction of replacement porch.

  Granted Householder Extension
  Small domestic

• 45 Braddons Hill Road East Torquay TQ1 1HB

  AT/2026/0207 Submitted 4 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  Fell mature moribund Horse Chestnut

  Granted Trees

• Collingwood 38 Braddons Hill Road East Torquay TQ1 1HB

  AT/2024/0292 Submitted 22 Oct 2024 50 yards away

  T1. Oak. Crown lift branches overhanging car park area for a ground clearance of 4 to 4.5m. Remove snapped or limbs hung up in canopy and dead wood over footpath and parking spaces. ///best.earth.mass G1. Sycamore and Oak. Prune to clear BT by approx 1m. ///active.oppose.range

  Granted Trees

• Moongate Cottage Hillesdon Road Torquay TQ1 1QF

  P/2025/0815 Submitted 15 Dec 2025 100 yards away

  79% historically approved · decision due ~16 Feb

  Change of use from 3x holiday let units to a single dwelling (C3) including replacement roof, windows and doors and addition of solar panels.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Roofing Windows or glazing
  Domestic

• Moongate Cottage Hillesdon Road Torquay TQ1 1QF

  P/2026/0196 Submitted 27 Mar 2026 100 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~22 May

  Change of use from three holiday let units to a single dwelling C3 with internal changes, replacement roof windows and doors.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Roofing Windows or glazing
  Domestic

• Casita 33 Hillesdon Road Torquay TQ1 1QF

  P/2021/0396 Submitted 6 Apr 2021 100 yards away

  Existing lean-to canopy to be replaced with new conservatory to rear & formation of pre-fabricated garden room in garden.

  Granted Householder Extension 16 docs
  Small domestic

• 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