Land At Higher Woodfield Road Torquay

1. 7 Jan 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 9 Mar 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 22 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Refusal

4. 1 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• Flat 9 Rosemont Lower Woodfield Road Torquay TQ1 2JY

  P/2026/0206 Submitted 30 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Replacement of wooden sash windows with upvc design.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing

• Hermosa Cottage Higher Woodfield Road Torquay TQ1 2LB

  P/2024/0600 Submitted 2 Sep 2024 50 yards away

  Single storey extension and alterations (Retrospective).

  Granted Householder Extension 18 docs
  Small domestic

• Shirley Court Torwood Gardens Road Torquay TQ1 1TZ

  AT/2025/0368 Submitted 17 Dec 2025 100 yards away

  * Fell 3x cherry to ground level - remove light blocking to and encroachment on adjacent properties * Reduce height of conifer by approx 2m. to reduce shading and light blocking Trees are imposing on neighbouring properties - loss of light, causing shading and consequent damp etc.in properties - complaints received by owners Westward Housing. All works to be carried out to BS3998:2010 by competent professional arborists. No replanting intended - significant and varied retained and protected tree cover at and around the wider location.

  Granted Trees

• Springwater House Lower Erith Road Torquay TQ1 2PX

  AT/2025/0325 Submitted 28 Oct 2025 100 yards away

  please see tree survey

  Refused Trees

• Flat 2 The Lawn Lower Woodfield Road Torquay TQ1 2JY

  AT/2021/0270 Submitted 31 Jul 2021 100 yards away

  A large Robinia pseudoacacia (approximately 40m high - tree has become dangerous in recent years dropping several large branches and showing decay at the base and a cavity in the upright stem. Further branch falls or the main trunk failing could result to damage to Torwood Villas or Leighswood in Torwood Gardens and therefore the tree is dangerous and represents a safety risk to the occupants of those two buildings. The proposal is to remove the tree completely to mitigate the risk to nearby people and property and plant a standard Ash in the same position or other species of the council prefer.

  Granted Trees 10 docs

• Wilverley Court Higher Woodfield Road Torquay TQ1 2JZ

  AT/2023/0071 Submitted 8 Mar 2023 100 yards away

  G001 - The group consisting of a mixed species hedge line rooted on top of a retaining wall. Coppice all vegetation to approximately 300mm above ground level. This is due to concerns of the effects of the root networks compromising the stability of the retaining wall and to allow a more managed hedge line to be established. G002 - Group of mixed species shrubs and vegetation to be felled to ground level to allow management of the vegetation growing around more established trees. T001 - Sycamore: fell to ground level. Rooted directly on top of a retaining wall bordering the highway and has future potential to compromise the retaining wall. Located within G001 where a more manageable hedge line is to be established. T002 - Sycamore: fell to ground level. Rooted directly on top of a retaining wall bordering the highway and has future potential to compromise the retaining wall. Located within G001 where a more manageable hedge line is to be established. T003 - Holm Oak: crown lift to 5m over the driveway and reduce the western aspect of the crown by 2.5m from branch tips. The tree is heavily biased to the west and the low canopy is impacting the driveway. T004 - Sycamore: fell to ground level. Rooted against the retaining wall bordering Lower Erith Road, the tree has caused substantial damage to the retaining wall which is posing a risk to highways. T005 - Sycamore: fell to ground level. Rooted against the retaining wall bordering Lower Erith Road, the tree has caused substantial damage to the retaining wall which is posing a risk to highways. T006 - Holly: fell to ground level. Rooted against the retaining wall bordering Lower Erith Road, the tree is in decline. T007 - Acer: fell to ground level. Rooted within a paved courtyard. The tree has outgrown it's location and is causing significant damage to the surrounding pavers which is the main access to properties.

  Granted Trees 15 docs

• P/2026/0478 Granted

  First Floor Flat 8 Churchway Torquay TQ1 3NS

  Proposed loft conversion with dormer to rear and rooflight to the front.

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0342 Granted

  Unit D Westfield Business Park Long Road Paignton TQ4 7AU

  Replacement of window with fire door and glazed side panels and replacement doors. Removal of four parking spaces to install ramp access to fire doors and relocation of bike store.

  Received 27 May, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0374 Granted

  13 Greenover Road Brixham TQ5 9LY

  Construction of office/laundry extension.

  Received 10 Jun, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0489 Granted

  127B Reddenhill Road Torquay TQ1 3NY

  Change of use from tattoo studio to dog grooming salon.

  Received 4 Aug, published by the council 16 Aug 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0286 Refused

  3 The Strand Torquay TQ1 2AA

  Change of use of premises from Class E to a mixed use of Class E and hot food takeaway (Sui Generis) and retention of extractor flue and shop front (see adjoining application P/2026/0287). Retrospective.

  Received 30 Apr, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Full applications