Clover Hennapyn Road Torquay TQ2 6QR

1. 2 Dec 2024

   Received by Torbay

2. 19 Dec 2024

   Decision issued: Approval

3. 2 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Torbay granted permission on 19 December 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.

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• Mead Cottage Cockington Lane Torquay TQ2 6QS

  AT/2026/0179 Submitted 17 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  Monterey cypress T1 and Lawson cypress T2 - crown reduction by a maximum of 2 metres. Both are in very limited space and are already damaging garden furniture. T1 was heavily reduced on one side by the utility company, as BT cables pass through the crown. Reasons: The tree?s root system has displaced and damaged the adjacent stone and brick walling, creating structural issues and minor trip hazards. The crown currently encroaches over the patio and wall, increasing debris fall and obstruction. The proposed works are intended to manage foreseeable conflict with built structures and reduce nuisance while retaining the tree?s overall form and contribution to the setting. The intervention is proportionate and consistent with BS3998 and NTSG principles, addressing specific areas of conflict without imposing excessive reduction.

  Refused Trees

• 19 Monterey Close Torquay TQ2 6QW

  AT/2025/0338 Submitted 10 Nov 2025 100 yards away

  T1- Monterey Pine Reason for Works: The Monterey Pine is showing advanced physiological decline, with an estimated 70% crown dieback. The tree contains large-diameter deadwood throughout the canopy and displays symptoms consistent with needle blight, including extensive needle loss and poor foliage condition. Vitality is severely reduced and decline is progressive with no realistic chance of recovery. Justification: The structural integrity of the tree is compromised due to the extent of deadwood and crown decline. This creates an increased risk of branch and potential stem failure, posing a hazard to nearby property. Removal via sectional dismantle is necessary to mitigate safety risks and prevent uncontrolled failure. Proposed Method: Sectional dismantle using controlled climbing and rigging techniques to safely lower sections and avoid damage to surrounding property and vegetation. Stump to be left level with the ground. Replacement Planting: A suitable replacement tree species, to be agreed with the Local Planning Authority, will be planted within the next planting season to maintain site amenity and biodiversity value.

  Granted Trees

• Charter House Cockington Lane Torquay TQ2 6QT

  AT/2024/0271 Submitted 4 Oct 2024 100 yards away

  I plan to remove the hazardous dead elm tree The tree is completely dead and within proximity to the public road foot path and also parking of the property.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• Hotel Charter House Cockington Lane Torquay TQ2 6QT

  AT/2021/0364 Submitted 30 Sep 2021 100 yards away

  Removal of a road side dead tree which is unidentifable due to condition. a dead ornamental cherry tree on the side of the drive. Also to reduce a co-dominate stem holm oak tree that has split down the middle. The holm oak is at risk of failure due to the fracture. The tree is in a private owned car park putting people and vehicles at risk. If the stems are to fail completely this could cause harm or fatality. We would like to reduce the tree by 1/3 the size. Leave no cuts greater than 4.5 inches to reduce the weight and sale area.

  Decided Trees 5 docs

• Charter House Cockington Lane Torquay TQ2 6QT

  P/2026/0160 Submitted 16 Mar 2026 150 yards away

  Change of use from guest accommodation with owners' accommodation (C1) to single residential dwelling with parking, waste storage and amenity space (C3).

  Granted Full applications
  Domestic

• Morden House Cockington Lane Torquay TQ2 6QT

  AT/2024/0266 Submitted 3 Oct 2024 150 yards away

  I plan to remove the hazardous failed ash tree that poses an unacceptable risk to property of the nights house charter house which is run as an air bnb. The tree is targeting there building main drive and entrance for the guests. The tree has lost it's codominant stem and 50% of the canopy leaving it structurally compromised with a stem failure of over 50% leaving it mechanically and structurally compromised.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• P/2026/0252 Granted

  Land North Of Totnes Road Collaton St Mary Paignton TQ3 3TZ

  Non-Material Amendment relating to application P/2024/0368: Major Reserved Matters relating to outline consent application P/2019/0281: Development of up to 100 dwellings, including affordable and market housing. Associated landscaping, open space, drainage and highways infrastructure at Land North of Totnes Road together with new access onto Totnes Road. Matters relating to condition 01 (RM): (i) layout, (ii) scale, (iii) appearance, (iv) landscaping. (Re-advertisement: As revised by plans received 27.01.25). Amendment sought: Alterations to condition P1 - Approved Plans. Corrections to approved plans list.

  Received 14 Apr, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Amendments
• P/2026/0486 Granted

  Rowcroft Hospice Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS

  Non-Material Amendment relating to application P/2024/0497: Variation of Conditions relating to major application P/2022/0772: Demolition of Mildmay, the art room and estate workshop buildings and construction of new 60-bed specialist dementia & complex needs nursing home with ancillary facilities (Use Class C2). Remodelling of and extension to Main House to provide a 14-bed inpatients unit with ancillary facilities (Use Class C2). Remodelling of Rainbow House and construction of 40 assisted living units with communal facilities (Use Class C2). Construction of 3 guest lodges (Use Class C2). Construction of shared resident and community facilities comprising restaurant (Use Class E(b)), creche / nursery (Use Class E(f)) and community room / village hall (Use Class F2(b)). Construction of estate workshop. Associated car and cycle parking. Comprehensive landscape scheme to include publicly accessible amenity space, communal and private amenity space, restoration of boating lake, sustainable drainage features, allotments, new tree planting and associated works. Various vehicular, cycle and pedestrian routes through the site. All associated infrastructure works. (As amended by plans received 14.11.2022). Conditions: P1 - Approved Plans, 15 - Arboricultural Method Statement, 21 - Parking Management Plan, 23 - Landscaping Scheme, 33 - Care Home Ancillary Units. Variation sought: amendments to restaurant, nursery and community room/village hall with associated amendments to landscaping, generator plant and parking. Amendments sought: Alterations to approved plans, including: Removal of gabion walls. Adjustments to location of proposed guest lodges. Amendment bridge access to proposed lodges, in line with appropriate grading. Amended engineering design of estates workshop and associated hardstanding.

  Received 4 Aug, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Amendments
• P/2026/0497 Granted

  St Kilda 15 Drew Street Brixham TQ5 9JU

  Non-Material Amendment to P/2025/0417. Amendments sought: Colour change of rainwater goods from anthracite grey to black.

  Received 7 Aug, published by the council 26 Aug 2026 Amendments
• P/2026/0433 Granted

  44 Fore Street Torquay TQ1 4LX

  Variation of conditions in relation to P/2024/0432 (Extension and reconfiguration of mixed-use residential-commercial building to six apartments. Existing commercial space to be retained.): Condition P1- (Approved plans) & 04 - (Joinery). Variation sought: revised drawings to reflect design amendments (retrospective) and retention of heritage-style uPVC windows.

  Received 10 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Amendments
• P/2026/0249 Refused

  Etobicoke Nut Bush Lane Torquay TQ2 6LD

  Variation of condition in relation to P/2025/0070 (Flat roof front extension. Raised decking to the rear.): Condition P1 - (Approved plans). Variation sought: Replace existing rear conservatory roof and proposed front extension flat roof with pitched roofs.

  Received 17 Apr, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Amendments