3 The Woods Torquay TQ1 2HS

1. 24 Nov 2025

   Received by Torbay

2. 27 Nov 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 19 Feb 2026

   Decision issued: Approval

4. 12 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.

More on householder applications in our guide

• 19 Oxlea Close Torquay TQ1 2HB

  P/2021/0471 Submitted 20 Apr 2021 15m away

  First floor rear extension, and alterations to front first floor wall and balcony. (Revised scheme received 18 June 2021).

  Granted Householder Extension 12 docs
  Domestic

• 10 Gainsborough Close Torquay TQ1 2SB

  AT/2026/0146 Submitted 4 Jun 2026 97m away

  Because of the extreme height of the tree and being situated on a bank at the rear of my garden I am requesting 50% trimming of height after visit from a tree surgeon. It is an Oak tree with 3 large branches off the trunk. The area on the bank has very strong winds and very concerned as it has grown a lot since the 5 years I have been here and seems much higher than neighbouring trees. If it fell would land on my conservatory and probably roof of the house. I am happy for you to come and view it. reduction of 3 branches from main crown to 50% above ground level, to provide sufficient clearance to property.

  Refused Trees

• 8 Blenheim Close Torquay TQ1 2SA

  P/2024/0598 Submitted 3 Sep 2024 117m away

  Partial Conversion of Detached Garage to Habitable Room

  Granted Householder 4 docs
  Domestic

• 21 Oxlea Close Torquay TQ1 2HB

  AT/2024/0217 Submitted 14 Aug 2024 137m away

  TPO Justification : Trees have historically been pollarded and more recently crown reduced. Returning the trees back to a cyclical pollarding regime is a reasonable approach to tree management for holm oak trees within this age group. Short-term there would be a loss of amenity but long-term the pollarding regime will ensure canopy cover is retained by: preventing trees from out-growing there immediate environment and retaining a green feature providing amenity. There is argument that the pollarding regime has lapsed and therefore a reduction back to the previous cut points would be more appropriate; we would appreciate being advised if the Tree Officer feels this is more appropriate. The proposed tree works are as follows: G1 - 20 x Holm oaks running adjacent with Lincombe Drive. To Pollard back to primary pollard points with final cuts made at approximately 1.5 metres above ground level metres from ground level. Initiate a well-balanced candelabra framework for future branch structure to establish. All works carried out to BS 3998:2010 Tree Works Recommendations G2 - Mixed species trees located at the bottom of garden. Crown reduce the height only from 15 metres back to approximately 13 metres from the branch tips back to previous pruning points, while retaining the main framework & shape of the crown & therefore a high proportion of the foliage bearing structure. All pruning cuts to be made at suitable growth points. All works carried out to BS 3998:2010 Tree Works Recommendations G3 - Mixed species trees located at the side boundary of the garden. Crown reduce the height only from approximately 14 metres to approximately 11 metres from the branch tips back to previous pruning points, while retaining the main framework & shape of the crown & therefore a high proportion of the foliage bearing structure. All pruning cuts to be made at suitable growth points. All works carried out to BS 3998:2010 Tree Works Recommendation

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• Care Centre Lincombe Manor Middle Lincombe Road Torquay TQ1 2AF

  AT/2024/0212 Submitted 12 Aug 2024 139m away

  G1 - Various plants within the group include Holm Oak, Holly, Leyland cypress, and Rhododendron. It appears that the trees were planted after the TPO Area was established, judging by its size. Fell Leyland cypress and coppice other smaller plants within the group to regenerate, the applicant intends to restore the hedgerow between the boundaries of the Lincombe Manor and number 16 The Woods as vegetation has already impacted the boundary fence, intending to enhance the aesthetics of the garden and promote local ecology. Similar works were done previously on the bank westerly located outside numbers 14, 12, 10 and 8. There is no access to view the trees. Please contact Mr Pettipher to gain access to the rear garden.

  Granted Trees 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 44 Haldon Road Torquay TQ1 2LX

  P/2024/0699 Submitted 10 Oct 2024 140m away

  Replacement of conservatory with single storey extension to side and rear with patio area, enlargement of bay window to front and solar panels to southern elevation.

  Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing 10 docs
  Small domestic

• P/2026/0153 Withdrawn

  15 Mount Road Brixham TQ5 9SA

  Formation of flat roof first floor extension over existing extension at rear to include a juliet balcony.

  13 Mar 2026 Householder
• P/2025/0680 Granted

  12 Maple Road Brixham TQ5 0DG

  Single storey side extension (void below). New rear balcony with glass balustrading and new access steps to garden. New patio doors to rear, door replaced with window on SE elevation and new window on SW elevation.

  27 Oct 2025 Householder
• P/2026/0305 Granted

  39 Primley Park Paignton TQ3 3JS

  Construction of lower ground floor rear extension with roof terrace, lower ground floor pitched rear garden room and replacement of ground floor single storey side extension.

  8 May 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0405 Refused

  37 Kingsway Avenue Paignton TQ4 7AA

  Construction of single storey extension on front elevation (SW).

  26 Jun 2026 Householder
• P/2026/0230 Granted

  18 Thorne Park Road Torquay TQ2 6RX

  Construction of single storey combined side and rear extension.

  10 Apr 2026 Householder