Earlham 41 Trumlands Road Torquay TQ1 4RN

1. 17 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. 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 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

• 30 Trumlands Road Torquay TQ1 4RN

  P/2026/0262 Submitted 24 Apr 2026 10m away

  Construction of single-storey rear extension, including installation of rooflight with associated internal alterations.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer
  Small domestic

• 34 Trumlands Road Torquay TQ1 4RN

  P/2021/0859 Submitted 21 Jul 2021 49m away

  Formation of porch. Conversion of garage to bedroom. Replacement of rear conservatory with kitchen extension.

  Granted Householder Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 27 Western Road Torquay TQ1 4RJ

  AT/2025/0332 Submitted 5 Nov 2025 66m away

  G001 Mixed Species - Reduce to 1.5m hedge. Prior to urgent wall repair G002 Mixed species - Reduce to 1.5m hedge (incl T008). Prior to urgent wall repair T001 - Norway Maple. Re-pollard as previously undertaken. ///picked.cages.hooks T002 - Common Lime. Review with regard to structural wall repairs. Weak union. Fell - ///foal.vision.tell T003 - Common Lime - Pollard @ 8m desired reduction reasonable given pruning history. Review with regard to structural wall repairs - ///juror.suffer.ranged T004 Norway Maple - Extensive wall repairs in close proximity likely to render retention unfeasible.- Fell tree. Review with regard to structural wall repairs. T005 - Holm Oak - pollard at 8m. desired and would help alleviate adverse impacts of significant wall repair in proximity on stability. Prior to urgent wall repair.- ///alone.payer.issued T006 - Holm Oak Remove tree to enable effective wall repair to take place. Consider retaining approx 2m of stem. Prior to urgent wall repair. ///lately.bind.crowds T007 -Common Lime - To be pollarded at 8m desired however retention in the event of significant wall repair in close proximity questionable. Prior to urgent wall repair - ///films.worth.dinner T008 - English Yew - Reduce to 1.5m and integrate to hedge prior to urgent wall repair. ///stages.influencing.panel T009 - Common Lime - To be pollarded at 8-9m 91m (above historic pruning point) - ///punt.stones.leader T010 - English Yew - Fell Tree. Prior to urgent wall repair T011 - EnglishYew - Reduce to approx 2m. Prior to urgent wall repair.

  Refused Trees

• Bluebell (formerly Western Rise Rest Home) 27 Western Road Torquay TQ1 4RJ

  AT/2021/0221 Submitted 28 Jun 2021 67m away

  3 Trees in this property pose a risk to property and potential persons. The dead tree stump at entrance then the Acer by the first yew as you proceed along the line of trees then another Acer toward the end of the line of trees see cavity adjacent to rough sketch. I intend to fell trees to make them safe. I surveyed with heat scope no bats or birds.

  Decided Trees 3 docs

• 12 Western Road Torquay TQ1 4RL

  AT/2022/0321 Submitted 24 Nov 2022 98m away

  Reduce the height of all trees in copse by 10 - 12 feet to all previous growth points Position A - 2 x Pittosporum Position B - 2 x Holly and Bay Position C - Laurel Position D - Bay

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• 271 Teignmouth Road Torquay TQ1 4RT

  AT/2026/0127 Submitted 13 May 2026 102m away

  T1 Ash - fell

  Refused Trees

• 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