8A Southfield Avenue Paignton TQ3 1LJ

1. 1 Sep 2025

   Received by Torbay

2. 8 Sep 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 26 Nov 2025

   Decision issued: Approval

4. 12 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Torbay granted permission on 26 November 2025, 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.

• 2 Cecil Avenue Paignton TQ3 1LW

  AT/2026/0200 Submitted 29 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  80% historically approved · decision due ~16 Nov

  T1. Mature sweet chestnut on the SW boundary /individual TPO(1999.012): Current height: 13m, current spread: 10m Proposed works: Crown reduction to result in a height of 11m and a spread of 7m T2. Mature sweet chestnut on the NE boundary bank. It stands at the edge just within the area TPO(1979.003) and within the neighbour's property as follows: Mr S Congdon, Lydford House, Barcombe Heights,Preston, Paignton. Current height: 14m, current spread: 10m Proposed works: Crown reduction to result in a height of 12m and a spread of 8m. Spread to be reduced up to 2m only on the S.E., S. and S.W. aspects of the crown. Remove basal shoots including 1x limb of 15cm dbh that grows at the base of the trunk.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 8 Cecil Avenue Paignton TQ3 1LW

  AT/2026/0271 Submitted 25 Sep 2026 100 yards away

  80% historically approved · decision due ~24 Nov

  T1 - Holm Oak Recommended works: Establish a pollard framework by removing the three substantial lateral branches at the positions indicated by the red markings in Photograph 3. The proposed works are intended to reduce the extensive lateral crown and associated mechanical loading from the tree's pronounced lean, while retaining the tree. Cyclical management: Following establishment, implement a seven-year cyclical pollarding regime to manage regrowth, control crown size, and limit excessive loading on the retained framework. Inspect the developing pollard heads periodically, particularly during the initial establishment period, to assess shoot attachment, structural condition and physiological response. All works should be undertaken in accordance with BS 3998:2010, subject to confirmation that the proposed cutting positions and degree of crown removal are appropriate following an on-site assessment. The seven-year interval is the proposed management objective and should be reviewed based on the tree's regrowth and structural condition.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 14 Cecil Avenue Paignton TQ3 1LW

  AT/2026/0197 Submitted 29 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  G1 Cypress hedge- reduced in height by approximately 8ft, to create a hedge, that's manageable going forward. historic hedge has been left to grow overtime. pre pruning demensions: h. 20 ft (from road) w. 20 ft post pruning dimensions: h. 12ft (from road) w. 20 ft T2 Oak, to be felled to ground. tree in decline by approximately 40%, sparse in the crown, lots of deadwood present. tree in poor form.

  Granted Trees

• Cranleigh Lodge Mortimer Avenue Paignton TQ3 1LR

  AT/2021/0222 Submitted 29 Jun 2021 150 yards away

  Rear garden T2 - Wellingtonia - 24m - Crown lift by the removal of four lowest primary branches back to the main stem. This will lift the canopy of the tree by up to 4 metres giving a total lower canopy height from ground level to foliage tips of 7 metres. Wounds left will not exceed 300mm in diameter. Works required to remove branches dominating over the rear access to the property, thus improving the relationship between the tree and the property owners and their neighbours.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• Cranleigh Lodge Mortimer Avenue Paignton TQ3 1LR

  AT/2021/0134 Submitted 9 Apr 2021 150 yards away

  T1 - Sweet Chestnut situated in front garden - Dismantle to near ground level. This tree is in decline and works required before it becomes unsafe. T2 - Wellingtonia - Dismantle to near ground level. This tree has outgrown its position, therefore resulting in excessive shading. The tree is very close to the properties and has had some primary branch failures recently from the upper crown into the garden areas. The target for falling debris is the property and neighbouring properties. The tree in its situation dominates the garden area which is a seating space for social outside gatherings. The dominance of the crown impacts on the reasonable enjoyment of that area due to its close proximity to the tree. The house being built so close to the tree has resulted in pressure to work and remove the tree.

  Refused Trees 4 docs

• 64 Barcombe Heights Paignton TQ3 1PT

  AT/2021/0266 Submitted 29 Jul 2021 150 yards away

  Removal of broken/split branch overhanging the road (Barcombe Heights) to height of approx 4 m covering 50% of the road

  Decided Trees 3 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