Briary Towers 42 Vicarage Road Torquay TQ2 6HX

1. 3 Sep 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 3 Sep 2026

   Decision issued: Not to Propose TPO in CA

3. 8 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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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.

• 24 Vicarage Road Torquay TQ2 6HX

  P/2024/0545 Submitted 9 Aug 2024 50 yards away

  Installation of threshold drain along front of existing driveway.

  Granted Householder 14 docs
  Domestic

• Cockington Way Rawlyn Road Torquay TQ2 6PL

  AT/2025/0326 Submitted 28 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  1 - Leylandii Tree - Remove to stump Reasons: a) Obliterates Sun from 1200 to evening to the rear gardens of 22, 24 & 26 Vicarage Road, TQ2 6HX (to the north of the tree). b) Drops excessive pines onto garden building of 24 Vicarage Road and kills sedum roofing. c) The tree is unsightly and untamed. 2 - Removal of Nordmann Pine in the centre of the lawn. Reasons: a) The tree over dominates what is otherwise a pristine lawn. It is very large (10m tall 5m diameter) b) The tree was a decorative specimen for the garden when planted and is no longer required due to is excessive size.

  Granted Trees

• Cockington Way Rawlyn Road Torquay TQ2 6PL

  AT/2025/0365 Submitted 15 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  3 - Leylandii Tree -Removal to stump. Reasons: a) Obliterates Sun from 1200 to evening to the rear gardens of 22, 24 & 26 Vicarage Road, TQ2 6HX (to the north of the tree). b) Drops excessive pines onto garden building of 24 Vicarage Road and kills sedum roofing. c) The tree is unsightly and untamed. 4 - Crown Reduction of Ash Tree. Reasons: a) The tree has overgrown and untamed. Requires reshaping and1/3 reducion in crown as causing excess shaddowing of surrounding gardens

  Granted Trees

• 14 Vicarage Road Torquay TQ2 6HX

  AT/2019/0294 Submitted 30 Oct 2019 100 yards away

  T1 - Western Cedar - Remove dying stem overhanging Brooklands Lane and reduce remainder of the tree by 6m in height.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 14 Vicarage Road Torquay TQ2 6HX

  AT/2023/0001 Submitted 3 Jan 2023 100 yards away

  T1 - Western Red Cedar - dismantle/fell to ground level due to its proximity to the garage and the damage to the adjacent wall.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• St Matthew's Church St Matthew's Road Torquay TQ2 6JA

  AT/2025/0292 Submitted 3 Oct 2025 100 yards away

  Tree A on photo Holm oak (Quercus ilex) Crown lift to 5.5metres Safety and regulations for vehicles on St Mathews Road Safety for children in the adjacent park -climbing and pulling Safety and light to Memorial garden Tree B on photo Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) Crown lift to 5.5 metres Safety and regulations on Vicarage Road

  Granted Trees

• 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