Builder's Yard St Peter's Close Torquay TQ2 6BW

1. 10 May 2022

   Received by Torbay

2. 7 Jun 2022

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 3 Feb 2023

   Decision issued: Approval

4. 2 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Torbay granted permission on 3 February 2023, 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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• Rowcroft Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS

  AT/2023/0051 Submitted 20 Feb 2023 126m away

  3x mature beech trees behind and to the north east of the creative therapies studio. ///digesting.kite.skim. T1. 1x beech tree directly behind studio - Reduce in height by approximately 3-4m to appropriate pruning points. Post pruning height will be approximately 14-16m. Reduce eastern canopy edge to taper in with remaining canopy spread. This will be done by removing 2.5m from the tips of the branches. ///hides.depth.soap. T2. 1x beech tree north east of the studio - Reduce in height by approximately 3-4m to appropriate pruning points. Post pruning height will be approximately 16-18m. Reduce eastern canopy spread by 2m by removing overextending lateral branches back to suitable pruning points. T3. 1x beech tree north west of T2 - Reduce in height by 2.5m to appropriate pruning points. Post pruning height will be 14m above ground level. The finishing height of the tree will fit in with the already narrow canopy spread of the tree. The reductions to the beech are being undertaken as part of the ongoing management f the tree crowns. While the risk is tolerable, we are looking to manage the trees, which have been previously reduced, in line with best practice as recommended in BS3998. The previous reduction have led to cavities at the reduction points and the resulting regrowth has established at point were the structure of the tree has been compromised. The proposed reductions will keep in line with what has been approved and will also reduce the likelihood of primary branch failure in the short to medium-term. This reduction will reduce the likelihood of large wounds being formed post failure and mange the trees in consideration of the built up urban environment within which they are situated. The reduction will not reduce the trees aesthetic value in the short-term but will promote healthy growth and a good structure through on going cyclical management.

  Refused Trees 4 docs

• Rowcroft Hospice Ellas Gardens Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS

  AT/2025/0297 Submitted 8 Oct 2025 146m away

  Main Rowcroft driveway ///sectors.interval.headboard T0091. 1x Norway Maple - Remove 2x defective stems, that overhang the neighbouring property, down to historic coppice points at approximately 0.5m above ground level. A 20m mewp will be set up on the main driveway to assist in the removal of the stem along with rigging techniques to control the fall of all cut material and reduce the risk of damage to the surrounding landscape. Some of the lower branches will have to be pruned to provide better access for the works to be carried out. All arising material shall be removed from site and returned to our premises for recycling. Please see attached QTRA as justification of works.

  Granted Trees

• 40A Ben Jonson Close Torquay TQ2 6BT

  P/2019/1333 Submitted 17 Dec 2019 169m away

  Formation of decked entrance and boundary fence with climbing plants forming hedge (Retrospective).(Amended plans received 14.07.2021).

  Granted Householder 9 docs
  Small domestic

• Hospice Rowcroft Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS

  AT/2019/0277 Submitted 16 Oct 2019 171m away

  T307 Mature beech to fell and replant with same species in close proximity to same location 10-12cm girth.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• Rowcroft Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS

  AT/2025/0315 Submitted 23 Oct 2025 172m away

  T0061 - 1x Mature Beech Tree Sectionally dismantle the tree to leave a retained 4.0 metre monolith, utilising a 55-tonne mobile crane in conjunction with appropriate lowering and rigging techniques to ensure the safe and controlled descent of all sections in accordance with industry best practice and BS 39982010 - Tree Work - Recommendations. All arisings to be removed from site and returned to a Devon Tree Services Ltd depot for recycling, leaving the working area safe, clean, and tidy on completion. Please see attached reports for the justification.

  Granted Trees

• Rowcroft Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS

  AT/2022/0317 Submitted 22 Nov 2022 173m away

  On sketch plan: ///ready.split.thudding Too61- beech. Height reduction by c.5-6m (tree 24m and post pruning height will be c.18m). Canopy edges will be pruned reduced by approximately 1.5m- 2m to shape. ///data.defers.political Too62- beech- reduce height by 3-4m (tree post pruning is expected to be 21m in height). Top edges of canopy to be reduced??by??1m??to??shape. 3x mature beech trees behind and to the north east of the creative therapies studio. ///digesting.kite.skim. T1. 1x beech tree directly behind studio - Reduce in height by approximately 3-4m to appropriate pruning points. Post pruning height will be approximately 14-16m. Reduce eastern canopy edge to taper in with remaining canopy spread. This will be done by removing 2.5m from the tips of the branches. ///hides.depth.soap. T2. 1x beech tree north east of the studio - Reduce in height by approximately 3-4m to appropriate pruning points. Post pruning height will be approximately 16-18m. Reduce eastern canopy spread by 2m by removing overextending lateral branches back to suitable pruning points. T3. 1x beech tree north west of T2 - Reduce in height by 2.5m to appropriate pruning points. Post pruning height will be 14m above ground level. The finishing height of the tree will fit in with the already narrow canopy spread of the tree. These trees are referred to as group 3 on QTRA document.

  Refused Trees 5 docs

• P/2026/0157 Granted

  4-6 Berachah Road Torquay TQ1 3AX

  Retention of part of commercial unit, currently vacant store areas, and conversion of remaining area to two-bedroom flat with associated facilities.

  13 Mar 2026 Full applications
• P/2025/0768 Granted

  St Edmunds Hotel 25 Sands Road Paignton TQ4 6EG

  Change of use from guest house to dwelling.

  1 Dec 2025 Full applications
• P/2026/0532 Awaiting decision

  41 Totnes Road Paignton TQ4 5LA

  Change of use from ambulance offices (use class E) to residential institution as adult respite centre (use class C2) to include construction of single storey extension to rear and associated works.

  24 Aug 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0271 Withdrawn

  15 Scarborough Road Torquay TQ2 5UJ

  Change of use from C1 (guesthouse) to C4 (six-bed HMO) with no external alterations. Existing self-contained basement flat retained as C3 dwelling. No building works proposed.

  27 Apr 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0521 Awaiting decision

  31 Abbey Road Torquay TQ2 5NQ

  Alterations to replace roof with flat roof, general refurbishment and internal alterations. See adjoining application P/2026/0522.

  18 Aug 2026 Full applications