Former Elektron Building Woodland Road Torquay TQ2 7AY

1. 3 Oct 2025

   Received by Torbay

2. 4 Nov 2025

   Decision issued: Non determined

3. 12 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council has decided this application; the published outcome sits in the record above and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail, including any conditions.

If permission was granted, work must normally begin within three years of the decision. If it was refused, the applicant can appeal within the statutory time limit or submit a revised scheme.

This application sits outside the common categories, which can include county matters such as minerals and waste, works by statutory undertakers, demolition notifications and other less frequent procedures. The council record linked below sets out the specific procedure that applies, and the description above is taken directly from the published register.

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• 5 Kirkstead Close Torquay TQ2 7NJ

  AT/2025/0278 Submitted 15 Sep 2025 101m away

  T1 - Mature Holm Oak - To reduce all lateral branches growing over the properties roof to acheive a clearance of 2-3 meters form the property. Pruned to the appropriate growth points.

  Granted Trees

• Stagecoach Devon Ltd Regent Close Torquay TQ2 7AN

  AT/2025/0319 Submitted 24 Oct 2025 144m away

  Oak (T1) and (T2) - Crown reduction of up to 1 metre to address structural imbalance and reduce the risk of further branch failure, while maintaining the natural form and primary structural framework with an approximate final crown spread of approximately 6-7 metres. Reduction cuts will be made at suitable lateral growth points. All pruning wounds will not exceed 50mm in diameter. Crown Spread Measurement - The stated final crown spread of approximately 6 to7 metres refers to the radial spread, measured from the stem to the outermost extent of the crown in each direction. This interpretation is consistent with BS 3998 2010, Clause 3.6 and Clause 7.7.3 which recommend specifying crown dimensions in terms of radial spread to ensure clarity and consistency in pruning specifications. Tree Height - No reduction in overall tree height is proposed. The works are limited to lateral crown reduction to address structural imbalance. Both specimens exhibit structural imbalances, particularly asymmetric crown development. This has contributed to recent branch failure on T1, indicating a potential hazard to property and public safety. No signs of severe pathogen presence were observed, but mechanical stress and crown asymmetry were noted. The site is primarily urban and industrial, surrounded by a vehicle yard and a building complex. The area is notably busy, with many people engaged in work. Elm (T3) - Fell, dead specimen poses now an elevated risk.

  Granted Trees

• 7 Lindfield Close Torquay TQ2 7PH

  AT/2021/0133 Submitted 9 Apr 2021 160m away

  T1 - Mature Lime - Repollard at historic pollard points (approximately 6M) - Creating excessive shading and dominance to the rear garden. Pollarding can be on rotation with the other Limes along the rear boundaries.

  Withdrawn Trees 2 docs

• 7 Lindfield Close Torquay TQ2 7PH

  AT/2021/0067 Submitted 16 Feb 2021 161m away

  Lime (T4) - Removal due to excessive shading/loss of light, crown cover too large/dense for small garden plot after previous pollarding and low amenity value.

  Refused Trees 6 docs

• Fearnley Court Cricketers Green Torquay TQ2 7PJ

  AT/2024/0282 Submitted 16 Oct 2024 165m away

  T1 Horse Chestnut: Reduce crown in height by 4m to leave a tree of 18m height Reduce crown from east by 2m to leave a tree of with crown spread 4 - 5m to east. Reduce crown from south by 1m to leave a tree of with crown spread 7m to south. Reduce crown from west by 3m to leave a tree of with crown spread 4m to west. Reason for works: The proposed reduction is to reduce loadings on branches and therefore reduce the risk of branch failure. It is also to attempt to rebalance the tree. See QTRA report for further details.

  Refused Trees

• Stagecoach Devon Ltd Regent Close Torquay TQ2 7AN

  P/2025/0761 Submitted 27 Nov 2025 167m away

  Installation of X 2 duplex office cabins.

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  Installation of two cabins for non-motorised water sports rental and sale of food and drink, with associated refuse bins and seating area from 24th April to 6th October each year. Operation of catering van (up to 3m in length) over winter from 7th October to 23rd April. Temporary period of five years.

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  Installation of X 5 A/C condensers, associated cable trays and acoustic enclosure. Installation of insulation and associated works.

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