Cuthbert Mayne Comprehensive School Trumlands Road Torquay TQ1 4RN

This site has had 3 applications since 2021: 3 approved, 0 refused.

• AT/2024/0238 Granted

  Cuthbert Mayne Comprehensive School Trumlands Road Torquay TQ1 4RN

  GT4817 - Mixed species - Reduce crowns of 3 x northernmost beech away from school roof by minimum 4m, to suitable growth points Fenced area, dense ground cover, ivy and bind weed covering basal areas and stems into crowns - inspection heavily obstructed. Apparent loss of mature tree in centre of group leaves large gap and resulting crown suppression of sycamore and beech. Southernmost beech crown in conflict with school building, weight and lean bias towards school, basal decay and bark delamination visible. Adjacent sycamore has rope and barbed wire tied to hold fence, apparent badger set opening on northern side, inspection obstructed. Beech to north of sycamore leans over school with crown unbalanced - over school roof only. Two northernmost beech behind steel perimeter fence with complete ivy coverage to 10m AGL. Crowns over school roof. Basal decay of southernmost beech, dense ivy obstructs, crown in conflict with school building, lean and weight bias of majority of trees over school. T001 - Common beech - Section fell to ground level - Tree is in poor location as regards form/condition, is significantly structurally compromised and offers no suitable crown reduction opportunity due to lack of necessary growth point locations.

  Decided 28 Oct 2024 Trees
• AT/2021/0236 Granted

  Cuthbert Mayne Comprehensive School Trumlands Road Torquay TQ1 4RN

  G2 - Ash - Section fell to ground level - infected with Ash dieback and a structural defect of an acute bark included union

  Decided 9 Sep 2021 Trees

1. 7 Apr 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 8 May 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 18 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Approval

4. 1 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• Cuthbert Mayne Comprehensive School Trumlands Road Torquay TQ1 4RN

  AT/2024/0238 Submitted 5 Sep 2024 50 yards away

  GT4817 - Mixed species - Reduce crowns of 3 x northernmost beech away from school roof by minimum 4m, to suitable growth points Fenced area, dense ground cover, ivy and bind weed covering basal areas and stems into crowns - inspection heavily obstructed. Apparent loss of mature tree in centre of group leaves large gap and resulting crown suppression of sycamore and beech. Southernmost beech crown in conflict with school building, weight and lean bias towards school, basal decay and bark delamination visible. Adjacent sycamore has rope and barbed wire tied to hold fence, apparent badger set opening on northern side, inspection obstructed. Beech to north of sycamore leans over school with crown unbalanced - over school roof only. Two northernmost beech behind steel perimeter fence with complete ivy coverage to 10m AGL. Crowns over school roof. Basal decay of southernmost beech, dense ivy obstructs, crown in conflict with school building, lean and weight bias of majority of trees over school. T001 - Common beech - Section fell to ground level - Tree is in poor location as regards form/condition, is significantly structurally compromised and offers no suitable crown reduction opportunity due to lack of necessary growth point locations.

  Granted Trees 5 docs
  Small domestic

• Cuthbert Mayne Comprehensive School Trumlands Road Torquay TQ1 4RN

  AT/2021/0236 Submitted 10 Jul 2021 100 yards away

  G2 - Ash - Section fell to ground level - infected with Ash dieback and a structural defect of an acute bark included union

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 271 Teignmouth Road Torquay TQ1 4RT

  AT/2026/0127 Submitted 13 May 2026 100 yards away

  T1 Ash - fell

  Refused Trees

• 30 Trumlands Road Torquay TQ1 4RN

  P/2026/0262 Submitted 24 Apr 2026 100 yards away

  Construction of single-storey rear extension, including installation of rooflight with associated internal alterations.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer
  Small domestic

• Earlham 41 Trumlands Road Torquay TQ1 4RN

  AT/2026/0219 Submitted 17 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  79% historically approved · decision due ~15 Oct

  T1 Eucalyptus - Dismantle and fell due to oversize in location, poor union and heavy limbs hanging over properties, excessive shading. Recommend replanting more manageable native species.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 31 Trumlands Road Torquay TQ1 4RN

  P/2023/0212 Submitted 6 Mar 2023 150 yards away

  Variation of Conditions in relation to P/2022/0194 (Conversion of garage and single storey rear extension. (As amended by plans received on 20.06.2022.)) Conditions: P1 - Approved Plans, 02 - Matching Materials. Amendments sought: Revision of plans pertaining to garage, due to construction quality. Pitched roof to replace flat roof on kitchen.

  Granted Amendments Extension 14 docs
  Small domestic

• 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