26 Innerbrook Road Torquay TQ2 6AQ

1. 13 Apr 2021

   Received by Torbay

2. 13 Aug 2021

   Decision issued: Refusal

3. 16 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.

Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.

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

• Rowcroft Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS

  AT/2026/0032 Submitted 22 Jan 2026 122m away

  T1 - x1 Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) Proposed works: Re-pollard the tree to approximately 6 metres above ground level, being approximately 3 metres above the previous historic pollard points. The tree is a previously managed pollard which has lapsed, resulting in elongated regrowth with increased end-weight. Re-instating the pollard is appropriate cyclical management. The current canopy contributes to excessive shading and loss of light to the adjacent dwelling and garden areas, negatively affecting residential amenity. Significant leaf debris and organic matter from the canopy is accumulating on the house and garage roofs, leading to persistent damp conditions and the development of algae/green growth, increasing maintenance requirements and risk of roof deterioration. The proposed height retains the tree in a sustainable, manageable form, preserving its long-term health and contribution to local amenity. T2 - x1 Lucombe Oak (Quercus - hispanica -Lucombeana?) Proposed works: Remove epicormic growth from the main stem up to the crown break, to a height of approximately 5.5 metres. Epicormic growth is dense and visually intrusive, detracting from the tree?s natural form and the amenity of the site. Removal will improve light penetration to the property and surrounding areas without affecting the main crown structure. Epicormic shoots can form weakly attached growth; removal improves structural clarity and long-term tree management. The works are minor, selective, and will not adversely affect the tree's overall health or amenity value.

  Granted Trees
  Domestic

• 5 Pilmuir Avenue Torquay TQ2 6AL

  P/2021/0661 Submitted 28 May 2021 130m away

  Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed single storey extension to side.

  Granted Lawful development Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• Rowcroft Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS

  AT/2024/0283 Submitted 16 Oct 2024 139m away

  1 x Holm Oak which is situated on the northern aspect of number 9 Pilmuir Avenue. Re-pollard to previous pollard points at approximately 6 metres above ground level. All arising material shall be removed from site and returned to our premises for recycling. Justification: 1. Cyclical Maintenance: As stated in BS3998 (Section 7.10)., once pollarding is initiated, it should be maintained by cutting new branches on a regular cycle. The frequency of re-pollarding depends on factors like species and site management. This tree's new growth is around 4 metres long therefore in line with the management objectives of the site we are proposing to re-pollard, to manage its size and maintain the intended structure at 6 metres above ground level. 2. Selective Cutting to Avoid Decay: BS3998 emphasises that during each cycle of pollarding, selective pruning is necessary to maintain some live branch material. To achieve this we will not be cutting back past knuckles but to just above to retain some functional material to establish new growth and prevent the spread of long term decay. Summary: The pollarding will reduce the trees overall height from 10 metres to 6 metres above ground level by removing the new growth of 4 metres to the previous pollard points. These sections provide a solid basis for re-pollarding the tree in line with recommendations set out within BS3998, ensuring the health and structural integrity of the Holm Oak in the short to long-term.

  Granted Trees

• 106 Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LQ

  AT/2025/0344 Submitted 18 Nov 2025 141m away

  T1 Multi-stem Bay Laurel Reduce crown vertically by 5.5m. to 5m. height, reduce sides (horizontally) by 2m. to 1.5m. spread. Reason: to control growth in a confined space and encroachment into garden of No. 108, Avenue Road. Note: This tree had formally been contained by pruning, but has grown out substantially due to a cessation of maintenance pruning.

  Granted Trees

• Millbrook Villas Old Mill Road Torquay TQ2 6AS

  AT/2021/0345 Submitted 17 Sep 2021 153m away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~19 Nov

  We plan to top this cypress tree to marked height

  Awaiting decision Trees 1 doc

• 108 Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LQ

  P/2025/0607 Submitted 25 Sep 2025 160m away

  Construction of detached dwelling with parking and landscaping.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling
  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