Craig Ilsham Marine Drive Torquay TQ1 2HT

1. 20 Aug 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 24 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 26 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 19 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. 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.

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• Land At Thatcher Avenue (Adjacent To Villa Coolins) Torquay TQ1 2HT

  P/2026/0425 Submitted 8 Jul 2026 0m away

  75% historically approved · decision due ~28 Sep

  Erection of single dwelling and garage (self build).

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling
  Domestic

• Sunrise Ilsham Marine Drive Torquay TQ1 2HT

  P/2021/0750 Submitted 18 Jun 2021 9m away

  Formation of summerhouse & toilet/store in garden to rear.

  Granted Householder 7 docs
  Domestic

• Thatcher Point Thatcher Avenue Torquay TQ1 2PD

  P/2021/0257 Submitted 3 Mar 2021 34m away

  Extension & alterations to include new flat roof with roof terrace, porch extensions & extension at 1st floor level to side. Formation of outdoor pool & lower terrace to side with associated landscaping with alterations to windows & doors.

  Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing 22 docs
  Small domestic

• Plot (Formerly Craig) Ilsham Marine Drive Torquay TQ1 2HT

  P/2026/0235 Submitted 13 Apr 2026 85m away

  Non-material amendment relating to P/2023/0328. Amendments sought: reduction in size of steps from detached garage, reduction from two flights of steps to one on East elevation, enlargement of patio to front and addition of two recesses in retaining wall to rear.

  Granted Amendments

• 22A Thatcher Avenue Torquay TQ1 2PD

  AT/2025/0359 Submitted 28 Nov 2025 102m away

  T2 - The proposal is to crown reduce the cypress by 1.5m in height and 1.5m lateral width.

  Granted Trees

• 4 Thatcher Avenue Torquay TQ1 2PD

  P/2021/0348 Submitted 25 Mar 2021 148m away

  Extension to Front (North elevation). Extension to rear(south elevation at basement level with terrace over. Balcony and juliet balcony at first floor level on rear(South) elevation. Dormer extension with juliet balcony on rear(South) elevation. First floor extension on West side elevation

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer 16 docs
  Domestic

• AT/2026/0177 Granted

  Rowcroft Hospice Ellas Gardens Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS

  All relevant photos included in report. T009 -Scots pine - In striking distance of service road, tree is dead. - Fell tree T10 - Common ash - Tree is on edge of service road, growing out of bank. Tree is entirely dead and in striking distance of road. - Fell tree T015 - Generally good health. No funding or cavities at the base. No obvious signs of decay in main stem. Four large hanging limbs directly over the footpath on the south side of canopy at 15m - Remove hanging and snapped limbs over footpath T020 - Tree is situated in maintained lawn with circular bench around base. Tree is in generally good health. One snapped large limb at 13m on eastern side of the canopy, in striking distance of bench area. - Remove snapped limb at 13m on eastern side of canopy. T028 - Tree is situated on edge of entrance road, in striking distance of third party property and road. No cavities or fungal fruiting bodies found at base. No evidence of decay. Tree appears to be in good health. Moderate deadwood in canopy over road. One large hanging branch directly over road at 11m on eastern side. - Remove hanging limb over road.

  16 Jul 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0194 Decided

  Cedars House Cedars Road Torquay TQ1 1SB

  T1 remove epicormic growth on main stem up to height of adjacent wall (2m) T2 pollard at 4.5m.

  27 Jul 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0170 Refused

  Flat 1 St Ives Court Furzehill Road Torquay TQ1 3JG

  T001- Pine Proposed Works: Reduce the western (left-hand) lateral crown by approximately 2.0-2.5 metres back to suitable secondary growth to reduce end weight and rebalance the crown whilst retaining the tree's natural form. Remove the single lower lateral limb overhanging the garden (approximately 200mm diameter at the point of removal). Remove any dead, damaged or broken branches encountered during the works. All pruning to be undertaken in accordance with BS3998:2010 - Tree Work - Recommendations. Reason for Works: To reduce the dominance and leverage of the extended lateral limb, improve crown balance and lessen the visual impact over the garden whilst retaining the tree as a significant landscape feature. The removal of the lower limb will improve clearance beneath the canopy and facilitate ongoing garden use and maintenance. The proposed works represent routine arboricultural management and are not intended to adversely affect the long-term health or amenity value of the tree.

  8 Jul 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0169 Granted

  Norton Lea Solsbro Road Torquay TQ2 6PF

  T001 - 1x Mature Holm Oak Reduce the height of 1x Primary stem by approximately 6.0 metres, leaving a final height of the stem at approximately 12 metres. Radial crown spread to remain un-affected at all compass points. All works shall retain the tree's main framework and natural form, maintaining a high proportion of the foliage-bearing structure. All final pruning cuts shall be made at suitable growth points in accordance with BS 3998:2010 Tree Work - Recommendations. Individual pruning wounds shall not exceed 100 mm in diameter & pruning cuts made at suitable growth points in accordance with BS 39982010 Tree Work - Recommendations. 1x Primary stem exhibiting a large tear at the union - Sectionally dismantle back to the first suitable primary union to reduce the risk of failure while retaining the remaining tree structure where practicable. Works are specified to reduce weight loading and sail area on the affected stem whilst retaining a balanced and structurally appropriate crown form. Area Tree Preservation Order & Conservation Area Justification The proposed works relate to 1x Mature Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) identified as T001. The tree forms a prominent landscape feature, and the proposed works have been carefully specified to retain the tree's overall amenity contribution, natural form, and long-term viability whilst addressing identified structural concerns within the crown structure. Arboricultural justification- One primary stem is exhibiting a significant tear and structural weakness at the union, increasing the likelihood of stem failure under continued wind loading and canopy weight. The proposed reduction and partial dismantling works are therefore considered necessary on arboricultural and safety grounds in order to reduce mechanical stress, weight loading, and sail area acting upon the affected stem which in turn will increase the likelihood of whole stem failure. The proposed works comprise the reduction in height of the affected primary

  6 Jul 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0236 Decided

  Briary Towers 42 Vicarage Road Torquay TQ2 6HX

  Fell dead conifer

  3 Sep 2026 Trees