Former Palace Hotel Babbacombe Road Torquay TQ1 3TG

This site has had 2 applications since 2021: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• AT/2023/0052 Granted

  Former Palace Hotel Babbacombe Road Torquay TQ1 3TG

  Palace application is as per the survey just the ash trees to the south of the bridge- Remove all ash marked with paint either side of the highway Anstey?s Cove Road. Island trees T55 - Dead/dying Mature pine - Dismantle and fell to near ground level. Some surrounding Holm oak will have to be removed to allow for works to be carried out. T54 x Mature pine. Tag 0012- Remove 1x Dead/dying stem growing in a North eastern direction. Strip of trees heading south adjacent to Babbacombe Road ///throw.dice.clap T35 x Windblown pine. Tag no72. Sprayed No 35 - Dismantle and fell to near ground level. T29 x mature pine. Sprayed No29. - Dismantle and fell to near ground level. Some work to the adjacent beech tree will need to be carried out to allow for works. ///claims.index.cool T9 x Lime. Epicormic has been sprayed for identification - Remove all basal epicormic growth. Strip of woodland running adjacent to footpath from south end of Babbacombe Road. ///total.churn.trials Dismantle and fell 1x leaning sycamore stem. T61 x mature sycamore. Sprayed 61 - Sever and remove ivy up to a height of 3m above ground level. ///cycles.smart.along T76 2x ash stems. Sprayed No 76 - Fell 1x ash stem that is hung up in adjacent sycamore. Fell the other ash stem, that is heavily leaning over footpath. ///toxic.wished.prime T43 x Beech tree. Sprayed No 43 - Dismantle and fell to near ground level. Stretch of woodland running adjacent to Anstey's Cove Road ///season.paths.scrap T 70 x Ash. Sprayed No70 - Dismantle and fell to near ground level. ///form.view.calms T77 x Ash. Sprayed 77 - Dismantle and fell to near ground level. ///enjoy.local.fuzzy T78 x Ash situated on stone wall. ///pokers.metro.souk T71 1x Dead Ash - Fell to near ground level. Eastern woodland on site Northern corner of eastern section of site adjacent to main road ///attend.vest.pays G58 Trim back vegetation to boundary line. T72 - Removal of epicormic grow

  Decided 2 May 2023 Trees

1. 13 Feb 2021

   Received by Torbay

2. 15 Feb 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 1 Oct 2021

   Decision issued: Permission With Legal Agreement

4. 2 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

• Application: P/2019/0716 (Decided)

Torbay granted permission on 1 October 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.

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• - Anstey's Cove Road Torquay TQ1 3TE

  AT/2024/0247 Submitted 19 Sep 2024 50 yards away

  Anstey's Cove Road; x1 Mature Holm Oak (leaning heavily over the road) - reduce the Holm Oak Tree, adhering to the 30% maximum reduction (as recommended within the officer report AT/2024/0200) of the leaf bearing canopy. Canopy Reduction Specification for the Holm Oak on Anstey's Cove Road; Current Canopy Extents (taken from centre of canopy) - North: 7 metres - East: 6 metres - South: 3 metres - West: 5 metres - Canopy height: 11 metres - Tree height: 16 metres Current Canopy Area- leaf bearing - Estimated Canopy Area: 86.39 m2 Adjusted Canopy Area (Considering 20% Gaps) - Adjusted Canopy Area: 69.12 m2 Target Canopy Area (30% Reduction) - Target Area: 48.38 m2 New Radial Spreads After Reduction - North: 5.0 metres (rounded up or back marginally) - South: 3.0 metres (not being pruned) - East: 5.0 metres (rounded up or back marginally) - West: 4.0 metres (rounded up or back marginally) Height Reduction - Original Canopy Height: 11 metres - Height Reduction: 1.8 metres - New Canopy Height: 9.2 metres (11m - 1.8m) - New Total Tree Height: 14.2 metres (16m - 1.8m) This specification achieves an overall 30% reduction in size, including both canopy spread and height, and accounts for the 20% canopy gaps. This balanced reduction will look to maintain the tree natural shape and a good network of sub lateral, foliage bearing material. No branches larger than 65mm in diameter shall be removed. All work shall be carried out in accordance with BS 3998:2010 Tree Work - Recommendations. All cuts shall be made to a suitable growth point or secondary branch that is at least one-third the diameter of the parent branch to promote healthy regrowth and maintain the natural shape of the tree. Justification: The Holm Oak is a group of trees, with one tree (tree 1) growing on the North eastern side and two further trees to the South. Tree 1, growing on the North eastern side (the focus of this application) leans over the highway Anstey's Cove Road and into the new development site; ...

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 339 Babbacombe Road Torquay TQ1 3TB

  AT/2026/0042 Submitted 30 Jan 2026 150 yards away

  T1 & T2 - Ash: Fell to near ground level. The trees are showing symptoms consistent with Ash Dieback, including reduced leaf coverage during the summer months and the presence of deadwood within the crown. The condition is expected to progressively decline as a result of the disease, with recovery considered unlikely. T3 - Mimosa: Fell to near ground level. The tree is exhibiting heavy dieback throughout the crown and poor leaf coverage, indicating significant decline and limited potential for recovery. It is proposed that the removals be mitigated by replacement planting with appropriate tree species, either on site or within the immediate vicinity, to maintain long-term tree cover and visual amenity. Details of species, size, and planting location can be agreed with the Local Planning Authority. Note: T1 and T2 is under shared ownership of the applicant and their neighbours, Georgian Court, and located on the Georgian Court side of the boundary. T3 is located in the garden of 339 Babbacombe Road.

  Refused Trees

• Former Palace Hotel Land Adjacent To Babbacombe Road And Ansteys Cove Road Babbacombe

  AT/2026/0106 Submitted 14 Apr 2026 150 yards away

  T028 - Austrian Pine (Pinus nigra subsp. nigra) Sectionally dismantle and fell the tree, as identified and marked with orange paint, employing appropriate lowering and rigging techniques to safely and progressively control the descent of each section in accordance with industry best practice. Replant with 8-10 Austrian Pine (Pinus nigra subsp. nigra) T1847 - Austrian Pine (Pinus nigra subsp. nigra) Sectionally dismantle and fell the tree, as identified and marked with paint, employing appropriate controlled dismantling techniques. Replant with 8-10 Austrian Pine (Pinus nigra subsp. nigra) T1846 - Ash (Fraxinus spp.) Sectionally dismantle and fell the tree, as marked with paint, using appropriate controlled cutting and dismantling techniques. T1846- Vitality poor - tree in decline with poor physiological condition. Tree is in an area which lacks direct and indirect natural sunlight therefore replanting is not considered appropriate. T1848 - Wych Elm (Ulmus glabra) Sectionally dismantle and fell the tree, employing appropriate lowering techniques in accordance with current arboricultural standards. T1948 - Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) Sectionally dismantle and fell the tree to ground level using appropriate controlled dismantling methods. All cut material shall be processed into manageable lengths and stacked neatly within the woodland area in designated windrows or habitat piles, in accordance with good arboricultural and ecological practice. The site shall be left in a safe, clean, and tidy condition upon completion. T1948- Vitality poor - multi stemmed tree with significant dieback in the upper canopy which has resulted in branch failure throughout. Severe decline likely to continue due to poor physiological condition. Replant with 8-10 Silver birch (Betula pendula)

  Granted Trees

• 333 Babbacombe Road Torquay TQ1 3TB

  AT/2019/0320 Submitted 20 Nov 2019 200 yards away

  Application to fell mature Ash on 21st November 2019 subject to TPO 1973.13 due to the large split in the main trunk.

  Decided Trees 5 docs

• Georgian Court Babbacombe Road Torquay TQ1 3TF

  AT/2026/0059 Submitted 18 Feb 2026 200 yards away

  T1 - Ash: Pollard at approximately 5m above ground level. Reason for works: The tree is showing symptoms consistent with Ash Dieback. The condition is expected to progressively decline as a result of the disease, with recovery considered unlikely. Suggested pollard at approx. 5m with a 5-year re-pollarding management cycle.

  Refused Trees

• Former Palace Hotel Babbacombe Road Torquay TQ1 3TG

  AT/2023/0052 Submitted 20 Feb 2023 200 yards away

  Palace application is as per the survey just the ash trees to the south of the bridge- Remove all ash marked with paint either side of the highway Anstey?s Cove Road. Island trees T55 - Dead/dying Mature pine - Dismantle and fell to near ground level. Some surrounding Holm oak will have to be removed to allow for works to be carried out. T54 x Mature pine. Tag 0012- Remove 1x Dead/dying stem growing in a North eastern direction. Strip of trees heading south adjacent to Babbacombe Road ///throw.dice.clap T35 x Windblown pine. Tag no72. Sprayed No 35 - Dismantle and fell to near ground level. T29 x mature pine. Sprayed No29. - Dismantle and fell to near ground level. Some work to the adjacent beech tree will need to be carried out to allow for works. ///claims.index.cool T9 x Lime. Epicormic has been sprayed for identification - Remove all basal epicormic growth. Strip of woodland running adjacent to footpath from south end of Babbacombe Road. ///total.churn.trials Dismantle and fell 1x leaning sycamore stem. T61 x mature sycamore. Sprayed 61 - Sever and remove ivy up to a height of 3m above ground level. ///cycles.smart.along T76 2x ash stems. Sprayed No 76 - Fell 1x ash stem that is hung up in adjacent sycamore. Fell the other ash stem, that is heavily leaning over footpath. ///toxic.wished.prime T43 x Beech tree. Sprayed No 43 - Dismantle and fell to near ground level. Stretch of woodland running adjacent to Anstey's Cove Road ///season.paths.scrap T 70 x Ash. Sprayed No70 - Dismantle and fell to near ground level. ///form.view.calms T77 x Ash. Sprayed 77 - Dismantle and fell to near ground level. ///enjoy.local.fuzzy T78 x Ash situated on stone wall. ///pokers.metro.souk T71 1x Dead Ash - Fell to near ground level. Eastern woodland on site Northern corner of eastern section of site adjacent to main road ///attend.vest.pays G58 Trim back vegetation to boundary line. T72 - Removal of epicormic grow

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• P/2026/0252 Granted

  Land North Of Totnes Road Collaton St Mary Paignton TQ3 3TZ

  Non-Material Amendment relating to application P/2024/0368: Major Reserved Matters relating to outline consent application P/2019/0281: Development of up to 100 dwellings, including affordable and market housing. Associated landscaping, open space, drainage and highways infrastructure at Land North of Totnes Road together with new access onto Totnes Road. Matters relating to condition 01 (RM): (i) layout, (ii) scale, (iii) appearance, (iv) landscaping. (Re-advertisement: As revised by plans received 27.01.25). Amendment sought: Alterations to condition P1 - Approved Plans. Corrections to approved plans list.

  Received 14 Apr, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Amendments
• P/2026/0486 Granted

  Rowcroft Hospice Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS

  Non-Material Amendment relating to application P/2024/0497: Variation of Conditions relating to major application P/2022/0772: Demolition of Mildmay, the art room and estate workshop buildings and construction of new 60-bed specialist dementia & complex needs nursing home with ancillary facilities (Use Class C2). Remodelling of and extension to Main House to provide a 14-bed inpatients unit with ancillary facilities (Use Class C2). Remodelling of Rainbow House and construction of 40 assisted living units with communal facilities (Use Class C2). Construction of 3 guest lodges (Use Class C2). Construction of shared resident and community facilities comprising restaurant (Use Class E(b)), creche / nursery (Use Class E(f)) and community room / village hall (Use Class F2(b)). Construction of estate workshop. Associated car and cycle parking. Comprehensive landscape scheme to include publicly accessible amenity space, communal and private amenity space, restoration of boating lake, sustainable drainage features, allotments, new tree planting and associated works. Various vehicular, cycle and pedestrian routes through the site. All associated infrastructure works. (As amended by plans received 14.11.2022). Conditions: P1 - Approved Plans, 15 - Arboricultural Method Statement, 21 - Parking Management Plan, 23 - Landscaping Scheme, 33 - Care Home Ancillary Units. Variation sought: amendments to restaurant, nursery and community room/village hall with associated amendments to landscaping, generator plant and parking. Amendments sought: Alterations to approved plans, including: Removal of gabion walls. Adjustments to location of proposed guest lodges. Amendment bridge access to proposed lodges, in line with appropriate grading. Amended engineering design of estates workshop and associated hardstanding.

  Received 4 Aug, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Amendments
• P/2026/0497 Granted

  St Kilda 15 Drew Street Brixham TQ5 9JU

  Non-Material Amendment to P/2025/0417. Amendments sought: Colour change of rainwater goods from anthracite grey to black.

  Received 7 Aug, published by the council 26 Aug 2026 Amendments
• P/2026/0433 Granted

  44 Fore Street Torquay TQ1 4LX

  Variation of conditions in relation to P/2024/0432 (Extension and reconfiguration of mixed-use residential-commercial building to six apartments. Existing commercial space to be retained.): Condition P1- (Approved plans) & 04 - (Joinery). Variation sought: revised drawings to reflect design amendments (retrospective) and retention of heritage-style uPVC windows.

  Received 10 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Amendments
• P/2026/0249 Refused

  Etobicoke Nut Bush Lane Torquay TQ2 6LD

  Variation of condition in relation to P/2025/0070 (Flat roof front extension. Raised decking to the rear.): Condition P1 - (Approved plans). Variation sought: Replace existing rear conservatory roof and proposed front extension flat roof with pitched roofs.

  Received 17 Apr, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Amendments