8 Cecil Avenue Paignton TQ3 1LW

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.

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.

• 2 Cecil Avenue Paignton TQ3 1LW

  AT/2026/0200 Submitted 29 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  80% historically approved · decision due ~16 Nov

  T1. Mature sweet chestnut on the SW boundary /individual TPO(1999.012): Current height: 13m, current spread: 10m Proposed works: Crown reduction to result in a height of 11m and a spread of 7m T2. Mature sweet chestnut on the NE boundary bank. It stands at the edge just within the area TPO(1979.003) and within the neighbour's property as follows: Mr S Congdon, Lydford House, Barcombe Heights,Preston, Paignton. Current height: 14m, current spread: 10m Proposed works: Crown reduction to result in a height of 12m and a spread of 8m. Spread to be reduced up to 2m only on the S.E., S. and S.W. aspects of the crown. Remove basal shoots including 1x limb of 15cm dbh that grows at the base of the trunk.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 14 Cecil Avenue Paignton TQ3 1LW

  AT/2026/0197 Submitted 29 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  G1 Cypress hedge- reduced in height by approximately 8ft, to create a hedge, that's manageable going forward. historic hedge has been left to grow overtime. pre pruning demensions: h. 20 ft (from road) w. 20 ft post pruning dimensions: h. 12ft (from road) w. 20 ft T2 Oak, to be felled to ground. tree in decline by approximately 40%, sparse in the crown, lots of deadwood present. tree in poor form.

  Granted Trees

• 64 Barcombe Heights Paignton TQ3 1PT

  AT/2021/0266 Submitted 29 Jul 2021 100 yards away

  Removal of broken/split branch overhanging the road (Barcombe Heights) to height of approx 4 m covering 50% of the road

  Decided Trees 3 docs

• 8A Southfield Avenue Paignton TQ3 1LJ

  P/2025/0556 Submitted 1 Sep 2025 100 yards away

  Construction of single storey extensions to front and side and widening of driveway.

  Granted Householder Extension
  Small domestic

• 64 Barcombe Heights Paignton TQ3 1PT

  P/2026/0076 Submitted 9 Feb 2026 100 yards away

  Construction of first-floor extension with gable-ended roof, including raised terraces, creation of on-site parking with permeable hardstanding and garage at the rear, landscaping, and associated works.

  Granted Householder Extension
  Domestic

• Cranleigh Lodge Mortimer Avenue Paignton TQ3 1LR

  AT/2021/0222 Submitted 29 Jun 2021 100 yards away

  Rear garden T2 - Wellingtonia - 24m - Crown lift by the removal of four lowest primary branches back to the main stem. This will lift the canopy of the tree by up to 4 metres giving a total lower canopy height from ground level to foliage tips of 7 metres. Wounds left will not exceed 300mm in diameter. Works required to remove branches dominating over the rear access to the property, thus improving the relationship between the tree and the property owners and their neighbours.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 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/2026/0269 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
• 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