Gorswen Devons Road Torquay TQ1 3PR

1. 29 Jul 2024

   Received by Torbay

2. 5 Nov 2024

   Decision issued: Approval

3. 1 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• Aveland Court Aveland Road Torquay TQ1 3PT

  AT/2026/0239 Submitted 7 Sep 2026 66m away

  80% historically approved · decision due ~5 Nov

  Consent was granted under application reference AT/2023/0123; however, the approved tree works were not undertaken. A new application is therefore being submitted. T1 ? Lime: Pollard to the specified height to manage the risk associated with extensive decay and hollowing within the lower stem. Mallet sounding indicates that the hollow extends approximately 750 mm above the uppermost visible cavity. T2 ? Western red cedar: Fell to ground level due to its poor physiological and structural condition following historically inappropriate and excessively severe pruning. The previous pruning does not accord with current good arboricultural practice as set out in BS 3998:2010 and has left the tree with limited potential for satisfactory long-term retention. The tree has limited visibility from public vantage points, and its removal would therefore have little effect on the area's wider visual amenity. T3 ? Oak: Reduce the crown to suitable growth points near the former pollard points, retaining adequate live growth wherever practicable. The work is required to reduce crown dimensions and associated mechanical loading because the tree occupies a confined position immediately adjacent to a boundary wall. The crown is markedly asymmetrical due to suppression and shading from taller neighbouring trees.

  Awaiting decision Trees
  Small domestic

• 73 Warbro Road Torquay TQ1 3PS

  P/2024/0780 Submitted 11 Nov 2024 92m away

  Replacement of single storey extension to rear.

  Granted Householder Extension
  Small domestic

• Anchorage Hotel Aveland Road Torquay TQ1 3PT

  P/2021/0205 Submitted 22 Feb 2021 111m away

  Formation of new pedestrian access point to existing boundary wall.

  Granted Full applications 14 docs
  Small domestic

• Castle Court Cary Park Torquay TQ1 3NE

  AT/2026/0007 Submitted 7 Jan 2026 112m away

  TRQY039- Birch Tree: to crown raise to 3m to allow for pedestrian access under crown

  Granted Trees

• Abbeywood House Cary Park Torquay TQ1 3NH

  AT/2026/0167 Submitted 30 Jun 2026 146m away

  Beech T1, T2 and T3 - Lift branches over the road to a minimum height of 5.2?m (standard UK highway clearance for vehicle routes). Lift branches over the pavement to a minimum height of 2.1?m (standard pedestrian clearance). Remove or shorten only branches that obstruct safe passage or visibility, in accordance with the Highways Act 1980, s 154. Pruning to follow BS 3998: 2010 ? prune to suitable secondary growth points, avoid excessive thinning, and retain group structure. The Beech group is producing low lateral growth that obstructs the public highway, affecting safe pedestrian and vehicle movement. The landowner is required to prevent vegetation from endangering or obstructing highway users. The proposed works restore statutory clearance and are reasonable, proportionate, and consistent with BS 3998 and NTSG principles.

  Decided Trees

• Clifton Cary Park Torquay TQ1 3NH

  P/2026/0336 Submitted 22 May 2026 146m away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~3 Nov

  Replacement of wooden windows and front door with UPVC designs.

  Awaiting decision Householder Windows or glazing
  Domestic

• P/2026/0415 Refused

  Badgers Run Heath Road Brixham TQ5 9AU

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

  6 Jul 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.

  7 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).

  3 Jul 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.

  4 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0373 Refused

  Higher Yalberton Farm Yalberton Road Paignton TQ4 7PJ

  Certificate of lawfulness for existing: Retrospective temporary change of use of former agricultural building to ancillary residential accommodation in connection with construction of The Barn, together with installation of solar photovoltaic panels, replacement and insertion of windows and doors, associated operational development, building alterations, engineering works and ancillary development.

  9 Jun 2026 Lawful development