Osborne House Meadfoot Sea Road Torquay TQ1 2LQ

1. 5 Aug 2024

   Received by Torbay

2. 13 Aug 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 15 Oct 2024

   Decision issued: Approval

4. 2 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Torbay granted permission on 15 October 2024, 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.

• Southern Comfort Meadfoot Sea Road Torquay TQ1 2LQ

  AT/2026/0143 Submitted 28 May 2026 50 yards away

  I am applying to remove one large Eucalyptus nitens. This tree is growing close to the boundary with Suncourt about half-way between the highway and the house. It is in the region of 20m in height. General The garden has been carefully designed and has been noted for the variety and quality of its plants. The area around the tree is tightly planted with trees (as can be see from Drawing_01) including the following: Gleditsia triacanthos, Magnolia officinalis var biloba, Phoenix canariensis, Magnolia grandiflora, Catalpa bignionoides 'Aurea', . All these are large including the P. canariensis. There is a smaller Butia capitata and a Cornus cousa further away. In addition there are large shrubs including a Japanese maple, Tetrapanax, Viburnum and Camellia Glycerinia as a windbreak, Pseudopanax ferox as well as countless Trachycarpus fortunei. There is a large plane tree in the highway which largely screens these plantings from the roadway, especially during summer. Reasons for works 1. In common with other Eucalyptus which I have had growing in the garden and which have quite rapidly died, this tree has a large scar on its western side. The dimensions of the scar are about 1300mm by 150mm (at the widest). The inner wood is fully exposed, is soft and is discoloured. This defect is not apparent from the eastern (our) side of the tree. I have been advised that this tree will probably not survive more than another year or two. It may be relevant that a much smaller neighbouring Eucalyptus niphophila has recently fully died. 2. My neighbour in Suncourt has been telling me that he is concerned that the tree is growing too close to his boundary wall and large paved area which he fears may be damaged by its shallow roots. 3. My main concern is that the tree - given its height and exposure to winds in the Meadfoot Valley - now poses a risk by falling either onto the Southern Comfort driveway or onto the Suncourt one. It is thus constitutes a danger to persons

  Decided Trees
  Small domestic

• Southern Comfort Meadfoot Sea Road Torquay TQ1 2LQ

  AT/2021/0054 Submitted 9 Feb 2021 50 yards away

  Eucalyptus niphophila, dead, replacement not required

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• Singleton Gardens Meadfoot Sea Road Torquay TQ1 2LQ

  P/2025/0612 Submitted 30 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  Construction of 7 residential apartments, plus landscaping, parking, access and associated works. (Revised site location plan and application form received)

  Granted Full applications New dwelling

• Singleton Gardens Meadfoot Sea Road Torquay TQ1 2LQ

  AT/2024/0216 Submitted 14 Aug 2024 50 yards away

  T1 Damaged Mimosa through high winds to be removed T5 Apple Tree which is dying to be cut down T6 Apple Tree which is dead to be cut down Shrubs to be removed next to T10 location.

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• Meadville Meadfoot Sea Road Torquay TQ1 2LQ

  AT/2023/0080 Submitted 20 Mar 2023 100 yards away

  Ash (T1) - Fell due to extensive symptoms of Chalara Dieback of Ash within the whole aspect of the tree crown. Tree targeting residential car parks, public road and pavement, there is no restriction on parking in this part of the road. Replant with smaller street tree species such as Mountain Ash. Pine (T2) and (T3) - 1.5 metres reduction on the southern aspect of the crowns only, as both trees have lost a significant part of their crown in the past and it's required to maintain their health and safety. The asymmetrical shape of the crown is due to shading from neighbouring trees to the north. This poses a high risk of falling branches, which is not tolerated by the homeowner, as it could damage their house.

  Refused Trees 5 docs

• Meadville Meadfoot Sea Road Torquay TQ1 2LQ

  AT/2021/0259 Submitted 26 Jul 2021 100 yards away

  5 DAY NOTICE - A co dominate stem Monterey pine has failed onto the roof of a 3 storey block of flats and is balanced between the failed union and the roof. Please see photo attached. Intend to remove failed stems Monday Morning with crane on-site.

  Decided Trees 2 docs

• P/2026/0476 Granted

  75 North View Road Brixham TQ5 9TS

  Roof conversion with installation of rooflights to front and construction of a rear dormer.

  Received 30 Jul, published by the council 12 Aug 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0474 Granted

  50 Westhill Avenue Torquay TQ1 4LQ

  Installation of tiered patio, to replace existing raised patio to rear.

  Received 29 Jul, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0585 Awaiting decision

  12 Barcombe Road Paignton TQ3 1PY

  Formation of first floor extension to front.

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0586 Awaiting decision

  2 Helford Drive Paignton TQ4 7NJ

  Formation of single-storey side & rear extension with partial demolition of existing conservatory.

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0441 Granted

  16 Sanders Road Brixham TQ5 8PL

  Demolition of existing conservatory, formation of single-storey side & rear extensions, raising flat roof sections by 200mm, installation of 2no. rooflights and construction of 2no. decked areas.

  Received 14 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Householder