Planning application
Churston Cottage Bascombe Road Brixham TQ5 0JS
Works: Trees Domestic
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Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
Removal of hedgerow and bank to form gated driveway with self-draining finish. The proposed development to which the application relates is situated within 10 metres of relevant railway land.
As published by the council, reference P/2025/0547
Application record
- Reference
- P/2025/0547
- Type
- Householder Application
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Refused As published: Refusal
- Received
- 27 Aug 2025
- Validated
- 29 Sep 2025
- Decided
- 23 Feb 2026
- Ward
- Churston With Galmpton
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- TQ5 0JS
Site history
Applications at this address on the Torbay register
This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 1 refused.
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AT/2026/0016 Granted
Churston Cottage Bascombe Road Brixham TQ5 0JS
Monterey Cypress (T1) - Reduce the crown by approximately 2 metres on the eastern side only to correct the developing structural imbalance and to reduce the likelihood of further branch failure, supporting the tree's health and stability. All reduction cuts will be made back to appropriate lateral growth points, and no pruning wound will exceed 50 mm in diameter. All works will be undertaken in accordance with BS3998:2010 - Tree Work Recommendations, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. This selective reduction is necessary to maintain the tree's stability, structural integrity, and safety, especially following the recent stem failure and loss of shelter from neighbouring trees.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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27 Aug 2025
Received by Torbay
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29 Sep 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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23 Feb 2026
Decision issued: Refusal
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12 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Related applications
Cases linked to this one on the register
- Appeal: AP/2026/0016 (Appeal Dismissed)
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RGS Architectural Design Consultants Ltd Agent, an architecture practice registered in Arbroath
Active · incorporated 2010 · Arbroath
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Churston Cottage Bascombe Road Brixham TQ5 0JS
Monterey Cypress (T1) - Reduce the crown by approximately 2 metres on the eastern side only to correct the developing structural imbalance and to reduce the likelihood of further branch failure, supporting the tree's health and stability. All reduction cuts will be made back to appropriate lateral growth points, and no pruning wound will exceed 50 mm in diameter. All works will be undertaken in accordance with BS3998:2010 - Tree Work Recommendations, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. This selective reduction is necessary to maintain the tree's stability, structural integrity, and safety, especially following the recent stem failure and loss of shelter from neighbouring trees.
Granted Trees -
Danescroft Bascombe Road Brixham TQ5 0JS
T1/2/3 Monterey Cypress (group of 3) It is proposed to fell the three Monterey cypress trees within Group G1, leaving standing monoliths at approximately 1.5 metres above ground level to match the height and appearance of adjacent retained trees. The trees are highly exposed and have a history of limb failure during periods of high wind over the last 2 years. Ongoing branch loss presents an increasing risk to the client's property, neighbouring property, and the adjacent railway line.
Refused Trees -
The Firs Brakeridge Close Brixham TQ5 0JU
Removal of existing conservatory, Single storey extension to North elevation , Single storey extension to West elevation, including part enclosed passage-breezeway, Single storey extension to East elevation, Increase in size of window on 1st floor East facing elevation, Harmonisation of façade materials and fenestration materials across existing and proposed, Replacement of redish roof tiles with grey roof tiles, Increase parking forecourt area from East drive area.
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Bascombe Court Bascombe Road Brixham TQ5 0JS
The mixed broad-leafed woodland that the client manages has number of ash trees with all stages of ash dieback. The trees are very tall and near houses at the bottom of the woods. The best option would be to take out all the Ash trees leaving the other broad leaf species to strive. All procedures would be carried out to the BS3998 and dismantling would be done out of nesting season. Please see photo attached of works to be carried out.
Granted Trees 4 docs -
15 Warborough Road Brixham TQ5 0JY
88% historically approved · decision due ~22 Jul
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Awaiting decision Householder ExtensionDomestic -
Graylings Bascombe Road Brixham TQ5 0JX
T001 - 1 x Copper beech (Fagus sylvatica purpurea) - Reduce to tree in height from 13m to 11m not exceeding wounds of 75mm, and radial crown spread from 6.5m to 5m not exceeding wounds of 75mm. Crown raise tree to give a maximum clearance of 2.5 metres from the property. Justification for works - The tree has been reduced historically and has responded well resulting in limited amenity loss and a better relationship between tree and property.
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