Lincombe Manor Middle Lincombe Road Torquay TQ1 2AF

1. 31 Oct 2019

   Received by Torbay

2. 7 Nov 2019

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 2 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 2 January 2020, 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 62 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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• Manor House Middle Lincombe Road Torquay Devon TQ1 2NE

  AT/2011/0174 Submitted 7 Sep 2011 20m away

  G1: Yew- Crown lift to 2m and crown thin by 15%T1: Tree of Heaven- Crown lift over garden to 4mG2: Holm Oak- Crown reduce/Pollard to 5mT2: Yew- Reduce by 3mT4: Holm Oak- Crown reduce by 3mT5: Cypress- Crown lift to 3.5mT6: Holm Oak- Crown reduce by 3mT7: Holm Oak- FellG3: Holm Oak/Sycamore/Holly/Cherry- FellT8: Holm Oak- Crown lift to 5mG4: Holm Oak/Laurel- Crown lift to 5m

  Refused Trees 4 docs

• Care Centre Lincombe Manor Middle Lincombe Road Torquay TQ1 2AF

  AT/2024/0212 Submitted 12 Aug 2024 119m away

  G1 - Various plants within the group include Holm Oak, Holly, Leyland cypress, and Rhododendron. It appears that the trees were planted after the TPO Area was established, judging by its size. Fell Leyland cypress and coppice other smaller plants within the group to regenerate, the applicant intends to restore the hedgerow between the boundaries of the Lincombe Manor and number 16 The Woods as vegetation has already impacted the boundary fence, intending to enhance the aesthetics of the garden and promote local ecology. Similar works were done previously on the bank westerly located outside numbers 14, 12, 10 and 8. There is no access to view the trees. Please contact Mr Pettipher to gain access to the rear garden.

  Granted Trees 7 docs
  Small domestic

• Belton Lodge Higher Lincombe Road Torquay TQ1 2EY

  AT/2026/0017 Submitted 12 Jan 2026 142m away

  T1 Leylandii x Cupressocyparis leylandii T1 is growing within close proximity of the boundary wall. also overhanging a swimming pool and driveway of Belton house, also overhanging higher Lincombe road slightly. the growing habits of a leylandii is very fast growing with a shallow root system, leylandii are also known to shed overweighed limbs. when growing in a built up area leylandii require maintenance. I would like to reduce t1 by 50% and shown on pictures. this would be making pruning cuts of up to 25cm on vertical growth. this will remove risk of the tree failing and mean it can be kept for privacy and keep the aesthetics it provides the roadside. T2 Eucalyptus Eucalyptus globulus t2 is growing over the pool of Belton house. this tree is in good heath and the overall size of the tree seems to be fine for its surroundings. there is one very heavily weighted limb as marked in pic 2. this limb has grown towards the light and become heavily weighted. I would like to remove 1 primary limb entirely in order to remove the risk of failing above the swimming pool.

  Withdrawn Trees
  Small domestic

• 10 Gainsborough Close Torquay TQ1 2SB

  AT/2026/0146 Submitted 4 Jun 2026 152m away

  Because of the extreme height of the tree and being situated on a bank at the rear of my garden I am requesting 50% trimming of height after visit from a tree surgeon. It is an Oak tree with 3 large branches off the trunk. The area on the bank has very strong winds and very concerned as it has grown a lot since the 5 years I have been here and seems much higher than neighbouring trees. If it fell would land on my conservatory and probably roof of the house. I am happy for you to come and view it. reduction of 3 branches from main crown to 50% above ground level, to provide sufficient clearance to property.

  Refused Trees

• 3 The Woods Torquay TQ1 2HS

  P/2025/0749 Submitted 24 Nov 2025 185m away

  Formation of single storey extension to the north elevation.

  Granted Householder Extension
  Small domestic

• 21 Oxlea Close Torquay TQ1 2HB

  AT/2024/0217 Submitted 14 Aug 2024 199m away

  TPO Justification : Trees have historically been pollarded and more recently crown reduced. Returning the trees back to a cyclical pollarding regime is a reasonable approach to tree management for holm oak trees within this age group. Short-term there would be a loss of amenity but long-term the pollarding regime will ensure canopy cover is retained by: preventing trees from out-growing there immediate environment and retaining a green feature providing amenity. There is argument that the pollarding regime has lapsed and therefore a reduction back to the previous cut points would be more appropriate; we would appreciate being advised if the Tree Officer feels this is more appropriate. The proposed tree works are as follows: G1 - 20 x Holm oaks running adjacent with Lincombe Drive. To Pollard back to primary pollard points with final cuts made at approximately 1.5 metres above ground level metres from ground level. Initiate a well-balanced candelabra framework for future branch structure to establish. All works carried out to BS 3998:2010 Tree Works Recommendations G2 - Mixed species trees located at the bottom of garden. Crown reduce the height only from 15 metres back to approximately 13 metres from the branch tips back to previous pruning points, while retaining the main framework & shape of the crown & therefore a high proportion of the foliage bearing structure. All pruning cuts to be made at suitable growth points. All works carried out to BS 3998:2010 Tree Works Recommendations G3 - Mixed species trees located at the side boundary of the garden. Crown reduce the height only from approximately 14 metres to approximately 11 metres from the branch tips back to previous pruning points, while retaining the main framework & shape of the crown & therefore a high proportion of the foliage bearing structure. All pruning cuts to be made at suitable growth points. All works carried out to BS 3998:2010 Tree Works Recommendation

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• P/2025/0768 Granted

  St Edmunds Hotel 25 Sands Road Paignton TQ4 6EG

  Change of use from guest house to dwelling.

  1 Dec 2025 Full applications
• P/2026/0532 Awaiting decision

  41 Totnes Road Paignton TQ4 5LA

  Change of use from ambulance offices (use class E) to residential institution as adult respite centre (use class C2) to include construction of single storey extension to rear and associated works.

  24 Aug 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0271 Withdrawn

  15 Scarborough Road Torquay TQ2 5UJ

  Change of use from C1 (guesthouse) to C4 (six-bed HMO) with no external alterations. Existing self-contained basement flat retained as C3 dwelling. No building works proposed.

  27 Apr 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0512 Awaiting decision

  33A New Road Brixham TQ5 8NB

  Change of use of garage to affordable residential unit. Alterations to fenestration.

  14 Aug 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0309 Refused

  The Rosewood 56 Belgrave Road Torquay TQ2 5HY

  Change of use of upper floors of property from C1 (guesthouse) to six-bedroom HMO. Basement and ground floor owner's accommodation remains unchanged. No external alterations.

  11 May 2026 Full applications