Cary Lodge Palermo Road Torquay TQ1 3NW

1. 26 Oct 2022

   Received by Torbay

2. 5 May 2023

   Decision issued: Refusal

3. 5 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• Flat 4 Compton House Palermo Road Torquay TQ1 3NW

  P/2023/0239 Submitted 10 Mar 2023 50 yards away

  Installation of replacement door and windows (resubmission of application P/2022/1251).

  Refused Full applications Windows or glazing 12 docs

• Trecarn Hotel Palermo Road Torquay TQ1 3NW

  AT/2026/0072 Submitted 5 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Justification for Felling T2 and T3 Pittosporum 1. Species Unsuitability for the Location Both T2 and T3 are Pittosporum, a species generally used as ornamental screening shrubs. They are not suitable for long-term retention as large trees in a confined, built-up commercial setting. When allowed to grow beyond their intended size, Pittosporum develop: - Weak, multi-stemmed forms - Shallow, spreading root systems - Poor structural resilience under load This makes them unsuitable for retention near buildings, walls, and guest areas. 2. Structural Damage to the Retaining Wall The trees are causing active structural damage to the stone wall at the hotel entrance. Signs include: - A full-height vertical split - Outward displacement of masonry - Root pressure from behind the wall Ivy-laden stems worsen moisture retention and decay. This represents direct physical damage, which is a valid and accepted reason for felling within a TPO Area. 3. Foreseeable Risk of Failure The combination of: - Root pressure against a failing wall - Multi-stemmed, ivy-laden crowns - Suppressed growth form coupled with proximity to the hotel entrance, driveway, and pedestrian routes, creates a foreseeable risk of partial or complete tree failure. In a hotel environment with constant public access, the acceptable risk threshold is low. Pruning would not resolve the underlying structural issues and could accelerate decline, contrary to BS3998:2010. 4. Limited Management Options Crown reduction would not relieve root pressure or stabilise the failing wall. Repeated pruning would create large wounds and increase the risk of decay. Root pruning is not feasible without destabilising the trees or further damaging the wall. Retention would require wall reconstruction, which cannot be safely undertaken while the trees remain in place. Felling is therefore the only proportionate and practical option. 5. Replacement Planting Commitment To uphold the amenity value within the TPO Area

  Granted Trees

• Trecarn Hotel Palermo Road Torquay TQ1 3NW

  AT/2026/0071 Submitted 3 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  5 Day Notice - T1 (Pittosporum) - Has suffered structural failure with part of the crown having already fallen and now presents an immediate and unacceptable risk to site users and the adjacent public realm. A basic location plan and supporting photographs are attached. The proposed works are restricted to the removal of the failed and hazardous material only

  Granted Trees

• Tree Tops Hotel St Albans Road Torquay TQ1 3NP

  P/2021/0060 Submitted 16 Jan 2021 100 yards away

  Conversion of single dwelling to five apartments. (Resubmission of closed case P/2020/0618).

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 26 docs
  Several homes

• Glen Devon St Albans Road Torquay TQ1 3NP

  AT/2023/0073 Submitted 8 Mar 2023 100 yards away

  T002 - Holm Oak: crown reduce overall by 3m (existing height approx. 16m/reduced height 13m - Existing lateral spread north 7m & south 6m/reduced spread north 4m & south 3m) and crown lift to 2.5m above ground level. T003 - Lime: historically pollarded - re-pollard to previous pruning points approx. 4.5m above ground (reduction of approximately 10m) T004 - Holm Oak: crown reduce overall by 3m (existing height approx. 15m/reduced height 12m - Existing lateral spread north 6m & south 6m/reduced spread north 3m & south 3m) and crown lift to 2.5m above ground level. T005 - Lime: historically pollarded - re-pollard to previous pruning points approx. 5m above ground level (reduction of approximately 9m) All works are to allow more light into a heavily shaded area, trees are rooted against a boundary wall and are impacting the neighbouring property and driveway.

  Granted Trees 9 docs
  Small domestic

• Cary Park Tennis Club Cary Avenue Torquay TQ1 3NQ

  P/2025/0790 Submitted 8 Dec 2025 100 yards away

  Erection of 3 x 6.7m lighting stanchions. Provision of 6 x LED luminaires to court 4 & provision of 1 x courtesy luminaire to court 5.

  Granted Other

• P/2026/0478 Granted

  First Floor Flat 8 Churchway Torquay TQ1 3NS

  Proposed loft conversion with dormer to rear and rooflight to the front.

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0342 Granted

  Unit D Westfield Business Park Long Road Paignton TQ4 7AU

  Replacement of window with fire door and glazed side panels and replacement doors. Removal of four parking spaces to install ramp access to fire doors and relocation of bike store.

  Received 27 May, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0374 Granted

  13 Greenover Road Brixham TQ5 9LY

  Construction of office/laundry extension.

  Received 10 Jun, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0489 Granted

  127B Reddenhill Road Torquay TQ1 3NY

  Change of use from tattoo studio to dog grooming salon.

  Received 4 Aug, published by the council 16 Aug 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0286 Refused

  3 The Strand Torquay TQ1 2AA

  Change of use of premises from Class E to a mixed use of Class E and hot food takeaway (Sui Generis) and retention of extractor flue and shop front (see adjoining application P/2026/0287). Retrospective.

  Received 30 Apr, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Full applications