Upton Manor Orchard Upton Manor Road Brixham TQ5 9RB

1. 8 Sep 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 9 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 10 Sep 2026

   Decision issued: Approval

4. 17 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Torbay granted permission on 10 September 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. 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.

• Upton Manor The Drive Brixham TQ5 9RB

  AT/2019/0300 Submitted 5 Nov 2019 60m away

  At the above address there is a veteran Monterey cypress approx 30m tall. There are a few limbs hung up in the tree that need removing but also the tree is in serious decline. The lady would like to retain the tree if possible. I have advised removing the tops leaving the more horizontal limbs. Its at the point where climbing it is questionable and needs urgent attention

  Decided Trees 4 docs

• Little Acre Upton Manor Road Brixham TQ5 9QZ

  P/2025/0673 Submitted 23 Oct 2025 118m away

  Construction of first floor extension to north elevation.

  Granted Householder Extension
  Domestic

• 2 Springdale Close Brixham TQ5 9RL

  P/2025/0729 Submitted 14 Nov 2025 140m away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~4 Feb

  Loft conversion to include raising of eaves and ridgeline, gable-end windows, rooflights & gable-roof dormer opening to roof terrace with glass balustrade.

  Awaiting decision Householder Loft or dormer Windows or glazing
  Domestic

• Oak Haven St Marys Road Brixham TQ5 9QH

  AT/2024/0220 Submitted 16 Aug 2024 180m away

  To dismantle and remove a mature dead sycamore and dead elm as they are compromising a bt pole and lines,and on top of an old wall which is on a road and bus route. I also propose to pollard a row of ash trees down to 3-4m as they are exhibiting signs of die back and also on top of the same wall as previously mentioned.

  Refused Trees 9 docs

• 39 Golden Close Brixham TQ5 9QT

  P/2026/0392 Submitted 18 Jun 2026 210m away

  Loft conversion, with associated flat roof dormers to front and rear elevations.

  Withdrawn Householder Loft or dormer
  Domestic

• Nurton Lodge Castor Road Brixham TQ5 9QE

  AT/2026/0128 Submitted 13 May 2026 211m away

  5 Day Notice - Fell - Dead Spruce Tree located on driveway of property.

  Granted Trees

• AT/2026/0248 Decided

  Holtye Stitchill Road Torquay TQ1 1PZ

  5 Day Notice T1 - Dead pollarded Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) Sectionally dismantle, fell and remove dead tree, leaving the cut stump at a finished height of approximately 1.0 metre abou ground level.

  15 Sep 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0245 Awaiting decision

  Flat 1 Kingsbridge Greenway Road Torquay TQ1 4NJ

  T001 - Mature Beech (Fagus sylvatica) Observations: Mature beech with a substantial fungal fruiting body present at the base of the stem, visually consistent with Ganoderma spp. Sounding of the lower stem with a sounding mallet produced a pronounced hollow response extending from the base to approximately 2 m above ground level on the road-facing side, indicating potentially significant internal dysfunction and decay within the lower main stem. The defect is located within the tree?s primary load-bearing region, where the main stem transfers crown loading into the root system. Decay or loss of sound wood in this area is therefore considered structurally significant. The full extent of internal decay and remaining residual wall thickness could not be quantified through ground-based inspection alone. The tree supports a large mature crown and is located immediately adjacent to a public highway, with pedestrians, moving and parked vehicles, and nearby residential properties within the potential failure zone. Recommendation: Dismantle T001 to near ground level. The recommendation is based on the presence of basal fungal decay, the pronounced hollow response extending approximately 2 m up the lower stem, and the location of the defect within the principal load-bearing region of the tree. These findings materially reduce confidence in the tree's long-term structural reliability. Although the tree provides significant local amenity value within the Conservation Area, this is considered outweighed by the extent and structural significance of the identified defects and the potential consequences of whole-tree or basal failure onto the adjacent highway and surrounding targets.

  10 Sep 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0246 Awaiting decision

  Coniston Lodge Rowdens Road Torquay TQ2 5AZ

  Tree is Holm oak, see photos. Photo shows tree and then position in red dot to house Application is to thin the tree by 25 to 30 % (crown) and prune to clear overhead utility cables by 1 m . This work is required every couple of years to keep the tree healthy and so as not to interfere with cables to house.

  10 Sep 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0214 Granted

  Alta Vista Higher Warberry Road Torquay TQ1 1SD

  Recent emergency approved felling of two older Lime trees in next door neighbour's garden precipitated a check on our own Lime Tree sic. Precautionary Work is requested on Trunk 2 of a large mature Lime Tree in south part of our property. Sketch Plan Lime Tree position refers . The Lime tree has 4 Trunks from ground level - numbering from left to right in provided Photo Lime Tree 1 of 4 Trunk 2. Photo Lime Tree 2 of 4 shows vis discoloration separation of Trunk 2 from Trunk 3. Separation >=12cm August 2026. No previous measurement. Photo Lime Tree 3 of 4 shows southern inclination of Trunk 2 and extended southern branch growth giving increasing weight leverage/imbalance. Photo Lime Tree 4 of 4 shows extent of recent years Beefsteak fungus at base of Trunk 2 - width c 25cms August 2026. Condition of Lime Tree discussed on site with Jamie, Trees in Need who has managed bi-annually maintenance on our trees for c 20 years. Fungal infection currently appears to be on Trunk 2 base but Trunk 2 is closely twinned with Trunk 3 at this level. Trunk 3 is however largely vertical and foliage more balanced and therefore less at longer term risk. So Imminent/emergency danger of Trunk 2 failure not likely but following precautionary action suggested Requested permission for following Action for Trunk 2. Remove all top growth c 6/7 meter level as show in Photo Lime Tree 3 where extended South lateral growth is prominent to provide a largely vertical Trunk with reduced weight /leverage . Continue to monitor Trunk 2 & 3 separation and Fungal growth.

  12 Aug 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0244 Awaiting decision

  Lanark Lodge Woodend Road Torquay TQ1 2PZ

  All cuts to follow BS3998 T1- 40ft lime tree to be pollarded to original points at around 28ft T2- 30ft lime tree to be pollarded to original points at around 18ft Tree to be climbed and all brash to be lowered

  8 Sep 2026 Trees