Amanzi Cottage Rock House Lane Torquay TQ1 4SU

This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• P/2025/0576 Granted

  Amanzi Cottage Rock House Lane Torquay TQ1 4SU

  Construction of first floor extension to rear of building, changes to fenestration, relocation of flue, rooflights.

  Decided 27 Nov 2025 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 17 Sep 2025

   Received by Torbay

2. 26 Sep 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 2 Dec 2025

   Decision issued: Approval

4. 12 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Torbay granted permission on 2 December 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.

• Amanzi Cottage Rock House Lane Torquay TQ1 4SU

  P/2025/0576 Submitted 9 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  Construction of first floor extension to rear of building, changes to fenestration, relocation of flue, rooflights.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Loft or dormer +1

• Bowden Cleeve Steep Hill Torquay TQ1 4TS

  AT/2026/0089 Submitted 24 Mar 2026 100 yards away

  Please refer to attached tree report for comments. Work spec: 777 Monterey Cypress: Reduce the side of the western crown by 2.5m by selective branch removal. Crown raise the eastern stem to 5m above ground level to reduce load on the sagged limb. Prune to achieve a 2m clearance from the garage. Prune to achieve a 1m clearance from the telecoms wore. Use a maximum cut diameter of 125mm. Comments: Main stem divides at 1.5m into 5 stems. Some included bark present but no signs of excessive movement. The stems are extensive and have notable leans, most of all in the SW stem. The crown density is below average, more so in southern stem where there is several dead branches 100mm diameter. The eastern stem is subdominant, it looks to have sagged and likely contains some cracking. 778 Monterey Cypress: Reduce the spread of the lowest 2 limbs in the eastern aspect by 1.5m by selective branch removal. Remove hanging branches at approximately 12m above ground level. Use a 100mm maximum cut diameter. Comments: Triple stemmed from 1.5m. significant crown bias to the east. Ivy on main stems. Extensive lateral branches in eastern aspect. There is at least one broken branch suspended over the neighbours garage at approximately 12m above ground level. 779 Monterey Cypress: Remove the hanging branch near the top of the tree. Remove ivy. Prune to achieve a 2m clearance from the garage. Reduce the spread of lowest eastern branch by 2m and crown raise it by 2m. Use a 100mm maximum cut diameter. Comments: Dog-legged main stem with significant crown bias to the SW. Crown growing with 1m of garage. Ivy growth on main stem. Volume of decay suspected in main stem. Obscured by ivy, but considered contained. Lowest branch in eastern aspect is extensive with excessive end loading suspected. There is a hanging branch near the top of the tree, suspended over the garage roof. 780 Monterey Cypress: Reduce the southwestern side of the crown by 2m, targeting the cracked limb. Reduce the heig

  Granted Trees

• The Shaws Steep Hill Torquay TQ1 4TS

  AT/2026/0068 Submitted 2 Mar 2026 100 yards away

  T1 Scots Pine - This tree lost a couple of branches during the recent storm. In order to protect the tree we would like to carry out some minor crown thinning by about 20% to reduce wind sail area. T2 Spruce - This tree is approximately 60ft in height and is located quite close to the rear of the property. A fir tree of similar height came down during the recent storms and we are concerned that this tree may also have fallen. It was noted to be swaying much more than normal and when stood on the ground beneath it a small amount of movement could be felt. We would therefore like to reduce the height by approximately 15-20ft.

  Refused Trees

• Rose Vine Steep Hill Torquay TQ1 4TS

  AT/2025/0371 Submitted 19 Dec 2025 100 yards away

  T1- Ash- Previously submitted and rejected as a 5 day order. - There is a spilt that has appeared after the high winds along the stem and primary branch. Significantly compromising the structure of the tree. The tree is in falling distance of the property and is owned by landowner of the property. Details are below. Notes from the householder- ?We?ve noticed that the ash tree in the back hedge has developed a split in the main trunk which seems to be enlarging. It is 5 to 10 meters from the house?

  Granted Trees
  Domestic

• Little Thatch Steep Hill Torquay TQ1 4TS

  AT/2025/0318 Submitted 24 Oct 2025 100 yards away

  T002 - 1x Dead Apple Tree - Sectionally dismantle, fell, and remove to ground level in a controlled manner using appropriate rigging and lowering techniques where necessary. T003 - 1x Dead Rowan - Sectionally dismantle, fell, and remove to ground level, ensuring all sections are safely lowered to avoid damage to surrounding features.

  Granted Trees

• Little Thatch Steep Hill Torquay TQ1 4TS

  AT/2025/0314 Submitted 23 Oct 2025 100 yards away

  T001 - 1x Holly Tree Crown lift on the roadside by removing three branches overhanging the carriageway, pruning back to the main stem to achieve highway regulation clearance of 5.60 metres from road level. Reduce the remaining canopy of the tree as follows: Reduce the height of the tree by approximately 2 m, leaving a final overall height of approximately 7 m. Reduce the radial crown spread by approximately 1.5 m, leaving a final radial spread of 5.5 m at all compass points. All works shall retain the tree's main framework and natural form, maintaining a high proportion of the foliage-bearing structure. All final pruning cuts shall be made at suitable growth points in accordance with BS 3998:2010 Tree Work ? Recommendations. Individual pruning wounds shall not exceed 40 mm in diameter. Justification: The proposed works are intended to provide adequate statutory highway clearance in accordance with Section 154 of the Highways Act 1980 and to prevent low lateral branches from obstructing the carriageway. The crown reduction is required to contain the overall size and spread of the tree within its constrained roadside setting, mitigating the risk of branch failure and limiting future encroachment into the garden area. The works are of a sympathetic and proportional nature, designed to maintain the long-term health, form, and amenity value of the tree while ensuring compliance with highway safety regulations. The proposed pruning is consistent with good arboricultural practice and will not adversely affect the tree's physiological condition or visual contribution to the local landscape or conservation area.

  Granted Trees

• 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