149 Northfields Lane Brixham TQ5 8RH

This site has had 2 applications since 2021: 1 approved, 1 refused.

• AT/2025/0280 Refused

  149 Northfields Lane Brixham TQ5 8RH

  Chestnut Tree on Northfields Lane. Tree T1 on sketch. Works requested: - Crown reduction by approximately 3 metres in height and 3 metres in lateral spread, resulting in a final height of around 14.92 metres (current height = approx. 17.92metres) and a final spread of around 11.66 metres (current spread = approx. 14.66 metres). - Crown thinning of up to 20%, evenly throughout the canopy, to reduce wind resistance and improve light penetration. - Selective pruning of long/heavy limbs to reduce weight and risk of branch failure, particularly on limbs overhanging public pathway, road and neighbouring property. - Removal of all significant deadwood throughout the crown in the interests of public safety. - All pruning cuts to be made back to suitable growth points to maintain the tree?s natural shape and structure. Reason for works: - A large limb (3 metres+) has recently broken from near the top of the tree, demonstrating the risk of further branch failure. I've attached photos of this. - The tree stands adjacent to, with limbs overhanging, public road, public footpath, my pathway and driveway to house, and neighbouring garden (there are young children who play in the garden) where falling branches could cause serious injury or damage. - The proposed works are intended to reduce the likelihood of future branch failures, while preserving the health and amenity value of the tree. This work would be carried out by an Arboricultural Association-approved contractor in accordance with BS3998:2010 Tree Work ? Recommendations.

  Decided 11 Nov 2025 Trees

1. 12 Apr 2021

   Received by Torbay

2. 25 Aug 2021

   Decision issued: Approval

3. 23 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

• Buildingcontrol: 22.03038 (Building Work Complete)

Torbay granted permission on 25 August 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.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 149 Northfields Lane Brixham TQ5 8RH

  AT/2025/0280 Submitted 19 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  Chestnut Tree on Northfields Lane. Tree T1 on sketch. Works requested: - Crown reduction by approximately 3 metres in height and 3 metres in lateral spread, resulting in a final height of around 14.92 metres (current height = approx. 17.92metres) and a final spread of around 11.66 metres (current spread = approx. 14.66 metres). - Crown thinning of up to 20%, evenly throughout the canopy, to reduce wind resistance and improve light penetration. - Selective pruning of long/heavy limbs to reduce weight and risk of branch failure, particularly on limbs overhanging public pathway, road and neighbouring property. - Removal of all significant deadwood throughout the crown in the interests of public safety. - All pruning cuts to be made back to suitable growth points to maintain the tree?s natural shape and structure. Reason for works: - A large limb (3 metres+) has recently broken from near the top of the tree, demonstrating the risk of further branch failure. I've attached photos of this. - The tree stands adjacent to, with limbs overhanging, public road, public footpath, my pathway and driveway to house, and neighbouring garden (there are young children who play in the garden) where falling branches could cause serious injury or damage. - The proposed works are intended to reduce the likelihood of future branch failures, while preserving the health and amenity value of the tree. This work would be carried out by an Arboricultural Association-approved contractor in accordance with BS3998:2010 Tree Work ? Recommendations.

  Refused Trees

• 147 Northfields Lane Brixham TQ5 8RH

  P/2021/0330 Submitted 20 Mar 2021 50 yards 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

• 64 Pavilions Close Brixham TQ5 8BU

  AT/2019/0286 Submitted 23 Oct 2019 50 yards away

  T1 - Holme Oak Quercus ilex There have been some very unprofessional pruning cuts over the roadside that need to be pruned back into pruning points or branch collar. Because of the bad pruning work the tree is now unbalanced. I would like to prune the SW facing branches back from the 2 adjacent buildings to bring into shape with the rest of the tree and reduce shade on the adjacent houses. Reduce south side by 2m - making cuts of 150mm or less. T3 - London plan Platanus x acerifolia This tree is in good health although children are climbing and using the low branches for a swing. I would like to crown lift to 2.5 metres to give more light and stop children potentially having an accident. T6 - Common Lime Tila x vulgaris This tree is in the communal gardens and is casting a lot of shade on the surrounding houses. I would like to crown lift by 2.5m from ground level to reduce the dark oppressive feel for the residents.

  Granted Trees 10 docs

• 1 Pillar Avenue Brixham TQ5 8LF

  P/2023/0337 Submitted 11 Apr 2023 100 yards away

  Single storey extension forming conservatory to ground floor flat

  Granted Full applications Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

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

  AT/2023/0037 Submitted 7 Feb 2023 100 yards 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

• 28 Furzeham Park Brixham TQ5 8RG

  P/2021/0559 Submitted 9 Apr 2021 200 yards away

  Formation of single storey side & rear extensions. Widening of existing garage.

  Granted Householder Extension 13 docs
  Small domestic

• P/2026/0415 Refused

  Badgers Run Heath Road Brixham TQ5 9AU

  Certificate of lawfulness for proposed: formation of garden room in rear garden.

  Received 6 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0564 Awaiting decision

  30 Lutyens Drive Paignton TQ3 3LA

  Alterations to existing conservatory, including replacement of roof.

  Received 8 Sep, published by the council 23 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0561 Awaiting decision

  18 Greenway Road Brixham TQ5 0LR

  Certificate of Lawfulness for formation of rear extension, alterations to windows and doors, updated entrance and patio areas, installation of solar PV panels and green roof, and associated works.

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0412 Granted

  South Devon Magistrates Court Union Street Torquay TQ1 4BP

  Certificate of lawfulness for existing operations undertaken to convert the building to form 14 residential apartments (as approved under P/2022/0969).

  Received 3 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0360 Refused

  479 Babbacombe Road Torquay TQ1 1HL

  Certificate of lawfulness existing: for building as HMO with 8 bedsits, two kitchens & two bathrooms.

  Received 4 Jun, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Lawful development