85 Northfields Lane Brixham TQ5 8NR

1. 2 Mar 2021

   Received by Torbay

2. 15 Mar 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 25 Jun 2021

   Decision issued: Approval

4. 2 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.

More on householder applications in our guide

• 3 North Hill Close Brixham TQ5 8RX

  AT/2026/0217 Submitted 14 Aug 2026 88m away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~15 Oct

  Tree Surgeon consulted: Greg Laywood, Clear View Tree and Hedge Services Ltd. Recommendation for a cyclical application to undertake cyclical crown reductions (3/5 yearly) on a Holme oak tree located within the rear garden of the property, with the height reduced to 1m below an overhead telephone cable which has been enveloped within the canopy. All as previous application ref: AT/2021/0099/TPO, approved 11th May 2021. The tree also overhangs the access road to North Fields Industrial Estate which is used by multiple companies, serviced by large lorries and delivery trucks. A reduction on the canopy width will bring the canopy within the property boundary whilst maintaining the shape and proportion of the tree. The works are required to prevent damage to the telephone cable, and to prevent damage to the tree and vehicles as the delivery vehicles access/egress the Industrial Estate . All works will be undertaken by a Tree Surgeon in conformance to BS3998 "Recommendations for Tree Work 2010".

  Awaiting decision Trees

• Meadow Bank 16 Penpethy Road Brixham TQ5 8NW

  AT/2026/0110 Submitted 17 Apr 2026 185m away

  Beech T2 specifications 1) Reduce the sides of the southern, western and northwestern aspects of the crown by 2-3m with a 100mm maximum cut diameter. This northwestern crown radius will reduce from approximately 7m to 5m. The southern crown radius will reduce from approximately 7m to 5m. The western crown radius will reduce from approximately 14m to 11m. 2) Remove the lowest limb in the southern crown - approximately 200mm in diameter Beech T2 reason for works (Tree report must be read) Previous root disturbance is suspected - potentially destabilising the rooting system. The tree has a significant crown bias to the west. Pruning will reduce the loading on the root system and therefore reduce the likelihood of it uprooting. Tree stands within falling distance to parking. The lowest limb is struck by delivery vehicles, there are limited options for branch reduction. Beech T3 specifications 1) Reduce the sides of the northern, eastern and southern crown aspects by 2.5m ? use a 100mm maximum cut diameter. The crown radius will reduce from approximately 8m to 5.5m. 2) Reduce the top of the tree by 1.5m - use a 75mm maximum cut diameter. The height of the tree will reduce from approximately 19.5m to 18m. Beech T3 reason for works (Tree report must be read) The base of the main stem is decayed. Pruning will reduce bending load and torsional load on the stem base and reduce the likelihood of stem failure. The tree stands within falling distance to the neighbour's house.

  Refused Trees

• Cumber House Vicarage Close Brixham TQ5 8HD

  AT/2024/0278 Submitted 14 Oct 2024 219m away

  G1 - Tree group adjacent to Vicarage hill including Holm Oak, Ash, Sycamore, to be crown lifted to provide 5.2m clearance from road to prevent further damage to trees and provide highway clearance. T1 Pine - One heavily end weighted limb growing over vicarage hill to be pruned back to main stem. Deadwood removed.

  Granted Trees

• Works Throughout The Pavillions Estate - Please See Attached Map And Report Pavilions Close Brixham TQ5 8BU

  AT/2023/0037 Submitted 7 Feb 2023 232m away

  006 - Lime - Reduce lowest primary limb on the south side by 2m - Reducing growth towards property. Crown-lift to 3m - To open aspect for properties in close proximity 007 - Semi mature Norway Maple - Repollard back to previous points - Cyclical works (3yrs) 001 - Holm Oak- Crownlift to 3m - To open up aspect for neighbours

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 12 Vicarage Close Brixham TQ5 8JQ

  AT/2019/0290 Submitted 25 Oct 2019 244m away

  (T1 in report/sketch plan Holm Oak at 11 Vicarage Close Monitor only) No work at present T2 Monterey Pine Fell to ground level and replace with Scots Pine. Tree is in poor condition with sparse foliage and suppressed by T3. Low amenity value. T3 Monterey Pine Sectionally dismantle subsiding/hung up stem and fell to ground level, retaining other vertical stem. Stem is partially dead and is hung up in T2.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 147 Northfields Lane Brixham TQ5 8RH

  P/2021/0330 Submitted 20 Mar 2021 246m away

  Formation of two storey extension to rear with 1st floor extension over existing flat roof garage to side and replacement porch to front. (Description revised 30.07.21)

  Granted Householder Extension 13 docs
  Small domestic

• P/2026/0153 Withdrawn

  15 Mount Road Brixham TQ5 9SA

  Formation of flat roof first floor extension over existing extension at rear to include a juliet balcony.

  13 Mar 2026 Householder
• P/2025/0680 Granted

  12 Maple Road Brixham TQ5 0DG

  Single storey side extension (void below). New rear balcony with glass balustrading and new access steps to garden. New patio doors to rear, door replaced with window on SE elevation and new window on SW elevation.

  27 Oct 2025 Householder
• P/2026/0305 Granted

  39 Primley Park Paignton TQ3 3JS

  Construction of lower ground floor rear extension with roof terrace, lower ground floor pitched rear garden room and replacement of ground floor single storey side extension.

  8 May 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0405 Refused

  37 Kingsway Avenue Paignton TQ4 7AA

  Construction of single storey extension on front elevation (SW).

  26 Jun 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0230 Granted

  18 Thorne Park Road Torquay TQ2 6RX

  Construction of single storey combined side and rear extension.

  10 Apr 2026 Householder