40A Ben Jonson Close Torquay TQ2 6BT

1. 17 Dec 2019

   Received by Torbay

2. 6 Jan 2020

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 16 Jul 2021

   Decision issued: Approval

4. 1 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Torbay granted permission on 16 July 2021, 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.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Rowcroft Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS

  AT/2023/0051 Submitted 20 Feb 2023 100 yards away

  3x mature beech trees behind and to the north east of the creative therapies studio. ///digesting.kite.skim. T1. 1x beech tree directly behind studio - Reduce in height by approximately 3-4m to appropriate pruning points. Post pruning height will be approximately 14-16m. Reduce eastern canopy edge to taper in with remaining canopy spread. This will be done by removing 2.5m from the tips of the branches. ///hides.depth.soap. T2. 1x beech tree north east of the studio - Reduce in height by approximately 3-4m to appropriate pruning points. Post pruning height will be approximately 16-18m. Reduce eastern canopy spread by 2m by removing overextending lateral branches back to suitable pruning points. T3. 1x beech tree north west of T2 - Reduce in height by 2.5m to appropriate pruning points. Post pruning height will be 14m above ground level. The finishing height of the tree will fit in with the already narrow canopy spread of the tree. The reductions to the beech are being undertaken as part of the ongoing management f the tree crowns. While the risk is tolerable, we are looking to manage the trees, which have been previously reduced, in line with best practice as recommended in BS3998. The previous reduction have led to cavities at the reduction points and the resulting regrowth has established at point were the structure of the tree has been compromised. The proposed reductions will keep in line with what has been approved and will also reduce the likelihood of primary branch failure in the short to medium-term. This reduction will reduce the likelihood of large wounds being formed post failure and mange the trees in consideration of the built up urban environment within which they are situated. The reduction will not reduce the trees aesthetic value in the short-term but will promote healthy growth and a good structure through on going cyclical management.

  Refused Trees 4 docs

• Rowcroft Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS

  AT/2025/0315 Submitted 23 Oct 2025 100 yards away

  T0061 - 1x Mature Beech Tree Sectionally dismantle the tree to leave a retained 4.0 metre monolith, utilising a 55-tonne mobile crane in conjunction with appropriate lowering and rigging techniques to ensure the safe and controlled descent of all sections in accordance with industry best practice and BS 39982010 - Tree Work - Recommendations. All arisings to be removed from site and returned to a Devon Tree Services Ltd depot for recycling, leaving the working area safe, clean, and tidy on completion. Please see attached reports for the justification.

  Granted Trees

• Rowcroft Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS

  AT/2021/0206 Submitted 8 Jun 2021 150 yards away

  T1 - Ash - Remove to near ground level. This tree is moribund as diagnosed by Devon Tree Services and viewed by Daniel Vickridge (Torbay Council)

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• Hospice Rowcroft Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS

  AT/2019/0277 Submitted 16 Oct 2019 150 yards away

  T307 Mature beech to fell and replant with same species in close proximity to same location 10-12cm girth.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• Rowcroft Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS

  AT/2022/0317 Submitted 22 Nov 2022 150 yards away

  On sketch plan: ///ready.split.thudding Too61- beech. Height reduction by c.5-6m (tree 24m and post pruning height will be c.18m). Canopy edges will be pruned reduced by approximately 1.5m- 2m to shape. ///data.defers.political Too62- beech- reduce height by 3-4m (tree post pruning is expected to be 21m in height). Top edges of canopy to be reduced??by??1m??to??shape. 3x mature beech trees behind and to the north east of the creative therapies studio. ///digesting.kite.skim. T1. 1x beech tree directly behind studio - Reduce in height by approximately 3-4m to appropriate pruning points. Post pruning height will be approximately 14-16m. Reduce eastern canopy edge to taper in with remaining canopy spread. This will be done by removing 2.5m from the tips of the branches. ///hides.depth.soap. T2. 1x beech tree north east of the studio - Reduce in height by approximately 3-4m to appropriate pruning points. Post pruning height will be approximately 16-18m. Reduce eastern canopy spread by 2m by removing overextending lateral branches back to suitable pruning points. T3. 1x beech tree north west of T2 - Reduce in height by 2.5m to appropriate pruning points. Post pruning height will be 14m above ground level. The finishing height of the tree will fit in with the already narrow canopy spread of the tree. These trees are referred to as group 3 on QTRA document.

  Refused Trees 5 docs

• Rowcroft Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS

  AT/2026/0055 Submitted 10 Feb 2026 150 yards away

  T1: Mature Holm Oak: Crown reduce the height and lateral spread by approximately 3 - 3.5 metres, pruning branch tips back to suitable secondary growth points to retain a natural crown outline. Works to achieve a balanced canopy with no more than one-third of foliage removed in accordance with BS 3998:2010. Tree is heavily leaning towards neighbouring property and the canopy is all weighted in the same direction due to it being a woodland edge tree. The requested works are to help reduce excessive shading within the garden area. The tree is very imposing from the property with its heavy lean towards property and growing from bank at its canopy spread.

  Granted Trees

• P/2026/0356 Granted

  White Gables Seaway Lane Torquay TQ2 6PS

  Formation of off-grid single-storey, two-bedroom, self-contained ancillary accommodation with solar panels. Installation of solar panels on host dwelling and resurfacing of existing gated site access off Seaway Lane with block paving.

  Received 2 Jun, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0566 Awaiting decision

  10 Lytes Road Brixham TQ5 9SN

  Construction of single storey side extension to provide garage/store.

  Received 8 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0161 Refused

  224 Newton Road Torquay TQ2 7JN

  Formation of side and rear two story extension with additional windows on the (S) side elevation.

  Received 16 Mar, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0442 Granted

  41 Braddons Hill Road East Torquay TQ1 1HB

  Construction of replacement porch.

  Received 14 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0375 Granted

  43 Albany Road Paignton TQ3 1BZ

  Construction of single storey rear (N) and side (E) extension, front (S) canopies, associated landscaping works and retrospective shed and side (NW) window.

  Received 10 Jun, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Householder