Longdon Higher Erith Road Torquay TQ1 2NH

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

• AT/2026/0134 Refused

  Longdon Higher Erith Road Torquay TQ1 2NH

  Eucalyptus T1: The proposed works involve selective crown reduction of the eucalyptus on the building side only, shortening the long, phototropic lateral limb by up to three metres back to suitable secondary growth points. All pruning will be carried out in accordance with BS3998:2010, retaining branch collars, avoiding flush or stub cuts, and maintaining a natural crown form. Final cuts will be limited to approximately 50 mm in diameter, with only minor balancing cuts elsewhere, if required, to maintain symmetry. The works are necessary because the tree has developed a long phototropic limb extending towards the building, supported by an attachment that is carrying increased mechanical loading. This limb is now in direct conflict with the structure and is subject to elevated leverage and sail forces during wind events. Reducing it will lower end-weight, reduce bending stress at the attachment, and restore safe clearance while retaining the tree?s amenity value. The reduction is a proportionate and arboriculturally sound intervention that directly addresses the mechanical loading on the limb without resorting to removal. Overall, the proposed reduction represents the minimum necessary intervention to manage structural loading and building conflict. The tree remains viable, and removal is neither justified nor proportionate. Selective reduction provides an effective means of managing asymmetric crown development and phototropic extension while preserving the tree?s contribution to the landscape. According to historical records held by the planning department, this tree has never previously been subject to any formal tree work.

  Decided 21 Jul 2026 Trees

1. 16 Sep 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 23 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 11 November 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 50 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.

• Longdon Higher Erith Road Torquay TQ1 2NH

  AT/2026/0134 Submitted 18 May 2026 50 yards away

  Eucalyptus T1: The proposed works involve selective crown reduction of the eucalyptus on the building side only, shortening the long, phototropic lateral limb by up to three metres back to suitable secondary growth points. All pruning will be carried out in accordance with BS3998:2010, retaining branch collars, avoiding flush or stub cuts, and maintaining a natural crown form. Final cuts will be limited to approximately 50 mm in diameter, with only minor balancing cuts elsewhere, if required, to maintain symmetry. The works are necessary because the tree has developed a long phototropic limb extending towards the building, supported by an attachment that is carrying increased mechanical loading. This limb is now in direct conflict with the structure and is subject to elevated leverage and sail forces during wind events. Reducing it will lower end-weight, reduce bending stress at the attachment, and restore safe clearance while retaining the tree?s amenity value. The reduction is a proportionate and arboriculturally sound intervention that directly addresses the mechanical loading on the limb without resorting to removal. Overall, the proposed reduction represents the minimum necessary intervention to manage structural loading and building conflict. The tree remains viable, and removal is neither justified nor proportionate. Selective reduction provides an effective means of managing asymmetric crown development and phototropic extension while preserving the tree?s contribution to the landscape. According to historical records held by the planning department, this tree has never previously been subject to any formal tree work.

  Refused Trees

• Jardine Ridgeway Road Torquay TQ1 2HE

  AT/2021/0200 Submitted 27 May 2021 100 yards away

  Area Tree Preservation Order No: 1972.10.A1 - Monteray Cypress Area Tree Preservation Order No: 1973.09.A8 - Monteray Cypress The application concerns two Monterey Cypress trees which form a single canopy and which are both located in an adjacent property (Open Windows, Oxlea Road, Torquay) to the subject property of the this application. Both trees are the subject of a Tree Preservation Order, Torbay Ref: 1972.10 located within Area 1 and as indicated on an attached drawings 5217ST01&02. One of the trees is located immediately adjacent to a site boundary between the two properties to the South East of Jardine and is additionally located immediately above a cut slope leading down to the rear terrace of Jardine. The details regarding the trees are covered in various technical reports appended to this application and demonstrates their dangerous nature and recommends removal to eliminate the real danger to the occupants of the said properties and further recommends replacement with replanted trees Both trees to be removed and will be replaced with new tree,the type and size to be determined and subject to further detailed advice.

  Refused Trees 7 docs

• Glendale Acadia Road Torquay TQ1 2PY

  AT/2022/0341 Submitted 17 Dec 2022 100 yards away

  Re Pollard Chestnut. It is considered that the proposal to re-pollard the horse chestnut is appropriate. As the tree has been previously pollarded the re-growth will not be as strongly attached to the parent stem as naturally formed growth, as such if the re-growth is allowed to get too heavy it can be liable to snapping out during unsettled weather. Also the horse chestnut overhangs the main road, and would have the potential to cause damage should it fail. There are a number of other substantial trees in the adjacent area to the horse chestnut. Due to the other trees in the area, the proposed works are unlikely to have any detrimental impact on the amenity of the area and as such it is recommended that the works are approved.

  Refused Trees 5 docs

• Woodbury Acadia Road Torquay TQ1 2PY

  P/2023/0189 Submitted 27 Feb 2023 100 yards away

  Erection of single detached garage. Demolition of 20th century internal partitions, staircase and side addition, reinstatement of internal doorways, main staircase and balustrades, and external window. See adjoining application P/2023/0188.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Demolition Windows or glazing 29 docs

• Woodbury Acadia Road Torquay TQ1 2PY

  P/2023/0188 Submitted 27 Feb 2023 100 yards away

  Re-instatement of 3no. flats into a single dwelling. Formation of single detached garage. Demolition of 20th century side addition, internal partitions, staircase. Reinstatement of internal doorways, main staircase and balustrades, and external window. See adjoining application P/2023/0189.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Demolition +1 32 docs
  Several homes

• Admirals House 1 Kents Road Torquay TQ1 2NL

  P/2026/0142 Submitted 3 Mar 2026 150 yards away

  Installation of fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus, including cabling and trunking.

  Decided Telecoms

• 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
• AT/2026/0190 Refused

  19 Luscombe Close Paignton Torbay TQ3 3GQ

  T1 - Sycamore rear of 19 Luscombe rd - Section fell to ground level due to it out growing the space where it is growing. T2 - Sycamore - Remove limb approximately 150 mm in diameter, crossing over garden, due to being over extended and tip heavy.

  Received 24 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0264 Awaiting decision

  Lucerne Lower Warberry Road Torquay TQ1 1TN

  Fell dead Cypress tree

  Received 23 Sep, published by the council 26 Sep 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0265 Awaiting decision

  8 Ben Venue Close Torquay TQ1 1RX

  Fell T1 Mature Beech as close to ground level as practicable, subject to appropriate working methods and site constraints.

  Received 23 Sep, published by the council 26 Sep 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0191 Granted

  Rowcroft Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS

  T 030 - Multiple stemmed lapsed sycamore coppice. Growing on bank bordering road and in striking distance of third party properties to the north and south. Two primary stems to the north have been pollarded down to 3m. The eastern most stem has since died with large area of bark necrosis at 1.5m - 3m. The northern most stem which has had a primary limb pollarded is in severe decline with bark necrosis to the north at 2m. If the two stems are removed the remaining canopy will be biased totaly to the south and west and will be open to additional wind loading. Recommendations - Pollard to level already established, approximately 3m. Please see report excerpt for photos.

  Received 24 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Trees