Roydon Asheldon Road Torquay TQ1 2QN

1. 17 Jan 2023

   Received by Torbay

2. 10 May 2023

   Decision issued: Approval

3. 17 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Torbay granted permission on 10 May 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.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 400B Babbacombe Road Torquay TQ1 2QL

  AT/2021/0217 Submitted 23 Jun 2021 100 yards away

  80% historically approved · decision due ~21 Sep

  Lime Tree - oak tree recently removed and horse chestnut pollarded - exposed damage to adjacent lime tree - branches diseased, rotting and dangerous

  Awaiting decision Trees 5 docs

• Sachs Lodge Asheldon Road Torquay TQ1 2ER

  AT/2023/0077 Submitted 16 Mar 2023 150 yards away

  T1 Norway Spruce - dismantle to ground level

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• Sachs Lodge Asheldon Road Torquay TQ1 2ER

  AT/2025/0323 Submitted 28 Oct 2025 150 yards away

  T1 Holme Oak Quercus ilex t1 is situated on the edge of the woodland under a TPO area as marked on the map attached. This tree has been reduced in the past in order to maintain the trees closest to the gardens and keep the woodland safe from failing limbs and allow more light into the under canopy of the woodland and gardens. once a tree has been reduced the branch unions of re- growth is weaker that natural growth. therefore needs to be regularly maintained. I would like to reduce T1 to previous points making pruning cuts on vertical growth of 10cm in diameter or less T2 Wild Cherry Prunus avium T2 is situated on the edge of the woodland under a TPO area as marked on the map attached. This tree has been reduced in the past in order to maintain the trees closest to the gardens and keep the woodland safe from failing limbs and allow more light into the under canopy of the woodland and gardens. once a tree has been reduced the branch unions of re- growth are weaker than natural growth. therefore needs to be regularly maintained. I would like to reduce and reshape this tree by 30% this will including making pruning cuts on vertical growth up to 10cm in diameter or less and pruning cuts on horizontal growth of 5cm in diameter or less. leaving a natural shape and in keeping with the woodland surroundings. T3 Wild Cherry Prunus avium t3 is in the centre of the woodland and has never been maintained some of the limbs are becoming heavily weighted worrying residents of its safety. I would like to reduce and reshape this tree by 20% this will including making pruning cuts on vertical growth up to 5cm in diameter or less and pruning cuts on horizontal growth of 5cm in diameter or less. leaving a natural shape and in keeping with the woodland surroundings. T4 English oak Quercus robar T4 is situated on the edge of the woodland and within 2 metres of the building under a TPO area as marked on the map attached. This tree has been reduced in the past in order to mai

  Granted Trees

• Sachs Lodge Asheldon Road Torquay TQ1 2ER

  AT/2026/0025 Submitted 19 Jan 2026 150 yards away

  T1 Cedar of Lebanon: Fell and remove - safety reasons.

  Granted Trees

• Former Palace Hotel Land Adjacent To Babbacombe Road And Ansteys Cove Road Babbacombe

  AT/2026/0106 Submitted 14 Apr 2026 150 yards away

  T028 - Austrian Pine (Pinus nigra subsp. nigra) Sectionally dismantle and fell the tree, as identified and marked with orange paint, employing appropriate lowering and rigging techniques to safely and progressively control the descent of each section in accordance with industry best practice. Replant with 8-10 Austrian Pine (Pinus nigra subsp. nigra) T1847 - Austrian Pine (Pinus nigra subsp. nigra) Sectionally dismantle and fell the tree, as identified and marked with paint, employing appropriate controlled dismantling techniques. Replant with 8-10 Austrian Pine (Pinus nigra subsp. nigra) T1846 - Ash (Fraxinus spp.) Sectionally dismantle and fell the tree, as marked with paint, using appropriate controlled cutting and dismantling techniques. T1846- Vitality poor - tree in decline with poor physiological condition. Tree is in an area which lacks direct and indirect natural sunlight therefore replanting is not considered appropriate. T1848 - Wych Elm (Ulmus glabra) Sectionally dismantle and fell the tree, employing appropriate lowering techniques in accordance with current arboricultural standards. T1948 - Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) Sectionally dismantle and fell the tree to ground level using appropriate controlled dismantling methods. All cut material shall be processed into manageable lengths and stacked neatly within the woodland area in designated windrows or habitat piles, in accordance with good arboricultural and ecological practice. The site shall be left in a safe, clean, and tidy condition upon completion. T1948- Vitality poor - multi stemmed tree with significant dieback in the upper canopy which has resulted in branch failure throughout. Severe decline likely to continue due to poor physiological condition. Replant with 8-10 Silver birch (Betula pendula)

  Granted Trees

• Greenacres Asheldon Road Torquay TQ1 2QS

  AT/2026/0123 Submitted 5 May 2026 150 yards away

  T579 Monterey Cypress Fell and retain as a 2m monolith Short term

  Refused Trees

• P/2026/0356 Granted

  White Gables Seaway Lane Torquay TQ2 6PS

  Formation of off-grid single-storey, two-bedroom, self-contained ancillary accommodation with solar panels. Installation of solar panels on host dwelling and resurfacing of existing gated site access off Seaway Lane with block paving.

  Received 2 Jun, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0566 Awaiting decision

  10 Lytes Road Brixham TQ5 9SN

  Construction of single storey side extension to provide garage/store.

  Received 8 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0161 Refused

  224 Newton Road Torquay TQ2 7JN

  Formation of side and rear two story extension with additional windows on the (S) side elevation.

  Received 16 Mar, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0442 Granted

  41 Braddons Hill Road East Torquay TQ1 1HB

  Construction of replacement porch.

  Received 14 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0375 Granted

  43 Albany Road Paignton TQ3 1BZ

  Construction of single storey rear (N) and side (E) extension, front (S) canopies, associated landscaping works and retrospective shed and side (NW) window.

  Received 10 Jun, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Householder