Flat 2 Ronceval Higher Erith Road Torquay TQ1 2NH

1. 10 Feb 2021

   Received by Torbay

2. 26 Jul 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 4 Oct 2021

   Decision issued: Refusal

4. 2 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• Longdon Higher Erith Road Torquay TQ1 2NH

  AT/2026/0250 Submitted 16 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  80% historically approved · decision due ~11 Nov

  T1 Eucalyptus Subject to submitting a new TPO application, the following works would be acceptable in principle. These would remove or reduce a small number of primary branches to increase the separation between the crown and the building beyond the 2- 3 m clearance currently provided. Reduce the lowest primary branch at approx. 5 m above ground level, extending east from 8m to 5m. Remove three primary branches extending south-east to east at approx. 7, 8 & 9m above ground level. Deadwood may be removed throughout the crown, with consent from the council being required.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• P/2026/0478 Granted

  First Floor Flat 8 Churchway Torquay TQ1 3NS

  Proposed loft conversion with dormer to rear and rooflight to the front.

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0342 Granted

  Unit D Westfield Business Park Long Road Paignton TQ4 7AU

  Replacement of window with fire door and glazed side panels and replacement doors. Removal of four parking spaces to install ramp access to fire doors and relocation of bike store.

  Received 27 May, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0374 Granted

  13 Greenover Road Brixham TQ5 9LY

  Construction of office/laundry extension.

  Received 10 Jun, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0489 Granted

  127B Reddenhill Road Torquay TQ1 3NY

  Change of use from tattoo studio to dog grooming salon.

  Received 4 Aug, published by the council 16 Aug 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0286 Refused

  3 The Strand Torquay TQ1 2AA

  Change of use of premises from Class E to a mixed use of Class E and hot food takeaway (Sui Generis) and retention of extractor flue and shop front (see adjoining application P/2026/0287). Retrospective.

  Received 30 Apr, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Full applications