8 Ben Venue Close Torquay TQ1 1RX

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

• 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.

  Submitted 23 Sep 2026 Trees

1. 25 Sep 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 29 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 2 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 24 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 53 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• 2 Ben Venue Close Torquay TQ1 1RX

  AT/2026/0235 Submitted 1 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  80% historically approved · decision due ~29 Oct

  T001 - Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum): Reduce the crown by up to 2 m in height and up to 2 m radially, to leave an approximate post-work crown radius of 5.5 m and an approximate overall crown spread of 11 m. Retain a balanced crown form and undertake all pruning to suitable growth points in accordance with BS 3998:2010. T002 - Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus): Reduce the crown height by up to 2 m, retaining the existing approximate radial crown spread of 7 m and approximate overall crown spread of 14 m. Minor lateral balancing cuts may be undertaken only where necessary to achieve a balanced and proportionate crown form. Undertake all pruning to suitable growth points in accordance with BS 3998:2010. The works are being undertaken as part of informed, proportionate crown management in line with the survey recommendations to manage canopies that have been previously reduced. Details contained within the attached schedules and report.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 10 Ben Venue Close Torquay TQ1 1RX

  AT/2026/0267 Submitted 24 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  80% historically approved · decision due ~24 Nov

  T1 - 1x Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) - Reduce the overall canopy of the tree as follows: ? Reduce the height of the tree by approximately 1.0 m, leaving a final overall height of 6.0 m. ? Reduce the radial crown spread by approximately 1.0 m, leaving a final radial spread of 4.0 m 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. Individual pruning wounds shall not exceed 40 mm in diameter. T2 - 1x Beech Tree (Fagus sylvatica) - Reduce the overall canopy of the tree as follows: ? Reduce the height of the tree by approximately 1.5 m, leaving a final overall height of 6.0 m. ? Reduce the radial crown spread by approximately 1.5 m, leaving a final radial spread of 4.0 m 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. Individual pruning wounds shall not exceed 40 mm in diameter. T3 - 1x Turkey Oak (Quercus cerris) - Reduce the overall canopy of the tree as follows: ? Reduce the height of the tree by approximately 1.0 m, leaving a final overall height of 6.0 m. ? Reduce the radial crown spread by approximately 1.0 m, leaving a final radial spread of 4.0 m 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. Individual pruning wounds shall not exceed 40 mm in diameter. T4 - 1x Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) - Reduce the overall canopy of the tree as follows: ? Reduce the height of the tree by approximately 1.0 m, leaving a final overall height of 6.0 m. ? Reduce the radial crown spread by approximately 1.0 m, leaving a final radial spread of 4.0 m 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. Individual pruning wounds shall not exceed 40 mm in diameter. Pruning on

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 2 Ben Venue Close Torquay TQ1 1RX

  AT/2026/0263 Submitted 22 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  80% historically approved · decision due ~24 Nov

  The Copper Beech (T1 on plan and in Report) stands on the boundary between no's 2 & 3, Ben Venue Close, Wellswood, Torquay, TQ1 1RX. It is the only tree on this, the northern side of Ben Venue Close, and is clearly visible on entering the close from Middle Warberry Road. it has major basal decay, and clear evidence of ongoing infection by Honey-Fungus (Armillaria mellea Agg.) It has 2 dwellings and an historic listed structure - the garden pavilion, listed as grade II as a listed structure, as its targets. The tree is to be sectionally dismantled and removed.

  Awaiting decision Trees
  Several homes

• 8 Ben Venue Close Torquay TQ1 1RX

  AT/2026/0265 Submitted 23 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  80% historically approved · decision due ~18 Nov

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

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 4 Ben Venue Close Torquay TQ1 1RX

  P/2025/0674 Submitted 23 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  Partial conversion of garage, alterations to the rear, single storey extension to replace existing porch to the side.

  Granted Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• 10 Ben Venue Close Torquay TQ1 1RX

  P/2026/0061 Submitted 2 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  Replacement of tarmac driveway with resin bound non-slip surface.

  Granted Householder
  Domestic

• 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/2026/0204 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/2026/0267 Awaiting decision

  10 Ben Venue Close Torquay TQ1 1RX

  T1 - 1x Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) - Reduce the overall canopy of the tree as follows: ? Reduce the height of the tree by approximately 1.0 m, leaving a final overall height of 6.0 m. ? Reduce the radial crown spread by approximately 1.0 m, leaving a final radial spread of 4.0 m 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. Individual pruning wounds shall not exceed 40 mm in diameter. T2 - 1x Beech Tree (Fagus sylvatica) - Reduce the overall canopy of the tree as follows: ? Reduce the height of the tree by approximately 1.5 m, leaving a final overall height of 6.0 m. ? Reduce the radial crown spread by approximately 1.5 m, leaving a final radial spread of 4.0 m 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. Individual pruning wounds shall not exceed 40 mm in diameter. T3 - 1x Turkey Oak (Quercus cerris) - Reduce the overall canopy of the tree as follows: ? Reduce the height of the tree by approximately 1.0 m, leaving a final overall height of 6.0 m. ? Reduce the radial crown spread by approximately 1.0 m, leaving a final radial spread of 4.0 m 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. Individual pruning wounds shall not exceed 40 mm in diameter. T4 - 1x Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) - Reduce the overall canopy of the tree as follows: ? Reduce the height of the tree by approximately 1.0 m, leaving a final overall height of 6.0 m. ? Reduce the radial crown spread by approximately 1.0 m, leaving a final radial spread of 4.0 m 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. Individual pruning wounds shall not exceed 40 mm in diameter. Pruning on

  Received 24 Sep, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Trees