Rowcroft Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS

This site has had 12 applications since 2021: 10 approved, 2 refused.

• AT/2026/0191 Granted

  Rowcroft Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS

  T 030 - Multiple stemmed lapsed sycamore coppice. Growing on bank bordering road and in striking distance of third party properties to the north and south. Two primary stems to the north have been pollarded down to 3m. The eastern most stem has since died with large area of bark necrosis at 1.5m - 3m. The northern most stem which has had a primary limb pollarded is in severe decline with bark necrosis to the north at 2m. If the two stems are removed the remaining canopy will be biased totaly to the south and west and will be open to additional wind loading. Recommendations - Pollard to level already established, approximately 3m. Please see report excerpt for photos.

  Decided 21 Sep 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0155 Granted

  Rowcroft Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS

  T008: 1x Mature Beech Large buttress roots formed around the base of the tree, situated as focal point for garden area. Tight included union at bifurcation point at 4m, with large ears formed to the north and south, included union on secondary eastern stem at 8m with ears formed to the north and south. Historic primary limb failure at 8m on the western stem, large open wound with limited wound wood formed. Large ganoderma spp brackets growing from cavity to the north on western most stem. Bracket forming in old occluding wound to the south of the wound site on same stem. In striking distance of benches in garden area. Area is used for events in the summer. Tree has had primary limb failure at union at secondary eastern stem at 8m. Tree officer has attended site and agreed on removal, area roped off until TPO application has been approved. Fell tree and replant with Copper Beech.

  Decided 4 Aug 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0055 Granted

  Rowcroft Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS

  T1: Mature Holm Oak: Crown reduce the height and lateral spread by approximately 3 - 3.5 metres, pruning branch tips back to suitable secondary growth points to retain a natural crown outline. Works to achieve a balanced canopy with no more than one-third of foliage removed in accordance with BS 3998:2010. Tree is heavily leaning towards neighbouring property and the canopy is all weighted in the same direction due to it being a woodland edge tree. The requested works are to help reduce excessive shading within the garden area. The tree is very imposing from the property with its heavy lean towards property and growing from bank at its canopy spread.

  Decided 1 Apr 2026 Trees
• AT/2026/0032 Granted

  Rowcroft Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS

  T1 - x1 Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) Proposed works: Re-pollard the tree to approximately 6 metres above ground level, being approximately 3 metres above the previous historic pollard points. The tree is a previously managed pollard which has lapsed, resulting in elongated regrowth with increased end-weight. Re-instating the pollard is appropriate cyclical management. The current canopy contributes to excessive shading and loss of light to the adjacent dwelling and garden areas, negatively affecting residential amenity. Significant leaf debris and organic matter from the canopy is accumulating on the house and garage roofs, leading to persistent damp conditions and the development of algae/green growth, increasing maintenance requirements and risk of roof deterioration. The proposed height retains the tree in a sustainable, manageable form, preserving its long-term health and contribution to local amenity. T2 - x1 Lucombe Oak (Quercus - hispanica -Lucombeana?) Proposed works: Remove epicormic growth from the main stem up to the crown break, to a height of approximately 5.5 metres. Epicormic growth is dense and visually intrusive, detracting from the tree?s natural form and the amenity of the site. Removal will improve light penetration to the property and surrounding areas without affecting the main crown structure. Epicormic shoots can form weakly attached growth; removal improves structural clarity and long-term tree management. The works are minor, selective, and will not adversely affect the tree's overall health or amenity value.

  Decided 23 Mar 2026 Trees
• AT/2025/0315 Granted

  Rowcroft Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS

  T0061 - 1x Mature Beech Tree Sectionally dismantle the tree to leave a retained 4.0 metre monolith, utilising a 55-tonne mobile crane in conjunction with appropriate lowering and rigging techniques to ensure the safe and controlled descent of all sections in accordance with industry best practice and BS 39982010 - Tree Work - Recommendations. All arisings to be removed from site and returned to a Devon Tree Services Ltd depot for recycling, leaving the working area safe, clean, and tidy on completion. Please see attached reports for the justification.

  Decided 9 Dec 2025 Trees
• AT/2024/0301 Granted

  Rowcroft Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS

  G005 - Common ash - Group of 4 trees adjacent to site access down steep bank with branches overhanging access road. Fell tree. X2 ash trees near back entrance. T0068 - Common ash - Located near large concrete drain. Fell tree. Sectional dismantle and fell. T0095 - Common ash - Tree in highway verge. Sectional dismantle and fell. T1803 - Common ash - Woodland tree located on high side if footpath tree marked with pink spot. Fell tree. T7 / (T1802)- Common ash - Woodland edge tree leaning towards garden area. marked with pink spot Heavy lean towards formal garden area. Cavities X3 at base - good level of reactive butressing. Tree has a 2 dimensional form due to recent tree removal. remove tree Fell tree. T0048 - Common ash - In woodland on high side of footpath. Smaller diameter ash located immediately behind. Historic branch failure on south east side of tree at 7 metres - wound occluding well although partial delamination also noted in immediate area. veteranising the tree at 6 metres from ground level. T0093 - Common ash - Tree in highway verge overhanging dwelling - Vitality poor - tree marked with paint. Fell tree. T0520 - Common ash - In verge adjacent to road.fell tree with low target area. T1801 - Common ash - Woodland tree. Target range includes footpath. Fell tree. T0958 - Oak - will have to be removed at the same time as is being held up by the ash that is being removed T0955 - Common ash - Slender tree with weight bias over footpath. veteranising the tree at 7 metres from ground level. G2 - Common ash x7 - Group 10 of woodland edge trees with a low target range. marked with pink spot. - Remove group of ash. Fell trees.

  Decided 17 Dec 2024 Trees
• AT/2024/0283 Granted

  Rowcroft Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS

  1 x Holm Oak which is situated on the northern aspect of number 9 Pilmuir Avenue. Re-pollard to previous pollard points at approximately 6 metres above ground level. All arising material shall be removed from site and returned to our premises for recycling. Justification: 1. Cyclical Maintenance: As stated in BS3998 (Section 7.10)., once pollarding is initiated, it should be maintained by cutting new branches on a regular cycle. The frequency of re-pollarding depends on factors like species and site management. This tree's new growth is around 4 metres long therefore in line with the management objectives of the site we are proposing to re-pollard, to manage its size and maintain the intended structure at 6 metres above ground level. 2. Selective Cutting to Avoid Decay: BS3998 emphasises that during each cycle of pollarding, selective pruning is necessary to maintain some live branch material. To achieve this we will not be cutting back past knuckles but to just above to retain some functional material to establish new growth and prevent the spread of long term decay. Summary: The pollarding will reduce the trees overall height from 10 metres to 6 metres above ground level by removing the new growth of 4 metres to the previous pollard points. These sections provide a solid basis for re-pollarding the tree in line with recommendations set out within BS3998, ensuring the health and structural integrity of the Holm Oak in the short to long-term.

  Decided 9 Dec 2024 Trees
• AT/2023/0051 Refused

  Rowcroft Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS

  3x mature beech trees behind and to the north east of the creative therapies studio. ///digesting.kite.skim. T1. 1x beech tree directly behind studio - Reduce in height by approximately 3-4m to appropriate pruning points. Post pruning height will be approximately 14-16m. Reduce eastern canopy edge to taper in with remaining canopy spread. This will be done by removing 2.5m from the tips of the branches. ///hides.depth.soap. T2. 1x beech tree north east of the studio - Reduce in height by approximately 3-4m to appropriate pruning points. Post pruning height will be approximately 16-18m. Reduce eastern canopy spread by 2m by removing overextending lateral branches back to suitable pruning points. T3. 1x beech tree north west of T2 - Reduce in height by 2.5m to appropriate pruning points. Post pruning height will be 14m above ground level. The finishing height of the tree will fit in with the already narrow canopy spread of the tree. The reductions to the beech are being undertaken as part of the ongoing management f the tree crowns. While the risk is tolerable, we are looking to manage the trees, which have been previously reduced, in line with best practice as recommended in BS3998. The previous reduction have led to cavities at the reduction points and the resulting regrowth has established at point were the structure of the tree has been compromised. The proposed reductions will keep in line with what has been approved and will also reduce the likelihood of primary branch failure in the short to medium-term. This reduction will reduce the likelihood of large wounds being formed post failure and mange the trees in consideration of the built up urban environment within which they are situated. The reduction will not reduce the trees aesthetic value in the short-term but will promote healthy growth and a good structure through on going cyclical management.

  Decided 28 Apr 2023 Trees
• AT/2022/0317 Refused

  Rowcroft Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS

  On sketch plan: ///ready.split.thudding Too61- beech. Height reduction by c.5-6m (tree 24m and post pruning height will be c.18m). Canopy edges will be pruned reduced by approximately 1.5m- 2m to shape. ///data.defers.political Too62- beech- reduce height by 3-4m (tree post pruning is expected to be 21m in height). Top edges of canopy to be reduced??by??1m??to??shape. 3x mature beech trees behind and to the north east of the creative therapies studio. ///digesting.kite.skim. T1. 1x beech tree directly behind studio - Reduce in height by approximately 3-4m to appropriate pruning points. Post pruning height will be approximately 14-16m. Reduce eastern canopy edge to taper in with remaining canopy spread. This will be done by removing 2.5m from the tips of the branches. ///hides.depth.soap. T2. 1x beech tree north east of the studio - Reduce in height by approximately 3-4m to appropriate pruning points. Post pruning height will be approximately 16-18m. Reduce eastern canopy spread by 2m by removing overextending lateral branches back to suitable pruning points. T3. 1x beech tree north west of T2 - Reduce in height by 2.5m to appropriate pruning points. Post pruning height will be 14m above ground level. The finishing height of the tree will fit in with the already narrow canopy spread of the tree. These trees are referred to as group 3 on QTRA document.

  Decided 8 Feb 2023 Trees
• AT/2021/0269 Granted

  Rowcroft Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS

  T0091 - Multi stemmed Norway Maple on main drive - dismantle two main stems supported by a weak bark junction at 1.5m from ground level that overhang neighbouring properties. T1- Ash Tree (ADB) - Main drive adjacent to Sweet Chestnut - dismantle to near ground level. T0075 - European Lime - Top of main drive - Crown reduce west facing primary stem by up to 4m . This action will reduce the loading on the weak bark junction at basal level two co-dominant main stems. T13 - Woodland Ash overhanging neighbouring properties - dismantle to near ground level as showing poor vitality and bark death at base. T0086 - Norway Maple - woodland tree overhanging boarder to formal gardens - dismantle to near ground level. Tree has extensive basal decay on north side of the tree.

  Decided 29 Sep 2021 Trees

1. 5 May 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 16 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Approval

3. 12 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

• P/2024/0497 Granted

  Rowcroft Hospice Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS

  Variation of Conditions relating to major application P/2022/0772: Demolition of Mildmay, the art room and estate workshop buildings and construction of new 60-bed specialist dementia & complex needs nursing home with ancillary facilities (Use Class C2). Remodelling of and extension to Main House to provide a 14-bed inpatients unit with ancillary facilities (Use Class C2). Remodelling of Rainbow House and construction of 40 assisted living units with communal facilities (Use Class C2). Construction of 3 guest lodges (Use Class C2). Construction of shared resident and community facilities comprising restaurant (Use Class E(b)), creche / nursery (Use Class E(f)) and community room / village hall (Use Class F2(b)). Construction of estate workshop. Associated car and cycle parking. Comprehensive landscape scheme to include publicly accessible amenity space, communal and private amenity space, restoration of boating lake, sustainable drainage features, allotments, new tree planting and associated works. Various vehicular, cycle and pedestrian routes through the site. All associated infrastructure works. (As amended by plans received 14.11.2022). Conditions: P1 - Approved Plans, 15 - Arboricultural Method Statement, 21 - Parking Management Plan, 23 - Landscaping Scheme, 33 - Care Home Ancillary Units. Variation sought: amendments to restaurant, nursery and community room/village hall with associated amendments to landscaping, generator plant and parking.

  Decided 3 Dec 2024 Amendments

• Application: P/2022/0772 (Decided)

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• Rowcroft Hospice Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS

  P/2024/0497 Submitted 24 Jul 2024 50 yards away

  Variation of Conditions relating to major application P/2022/0772: Demolition of Mildmay, the art room and estate workshop buildings and construction of new 60-bed specialist dementia & complex needs nursing home with ancillary facilities (Use Class C2). Remodelling of and extension to Main House to provide a 14-bed inpatients unit with ancillary facilities (Use Class C2). Remodelling of Rainbow House and construction of 40 assisted living units with communal facilities (Use Class C2). Construction of 3 guest lodges (Use Class C2). Construction of shared resident and community facilities comprising restaurant (Use Class E(b)), creche / nursery (Use Class E(f)) and community room / village hall (Use Class F2(b)). Construction of estate workshop. Associated car and cycle parking. Comprehensive landscape scheme to include publicly accessible amenity space, communal and private amenity space, restoration of boating lake, sustainable drainage features, allotments, new tree planting and associated works. Various vehicular, cycle and pedestrian routes through the site. All associated infrastructure works. (As amended by plans received 14.11.2022). Conditions: P1 - Approved Plans, 15 - Arboricultural Method Statement, 21 - Parking Management Plan, 23 - Landscaping Scheme, 33 - Care Home Ancillary Units. Variation sought: amendments to restaurant, nursery and community room/village hall with associated amendments to landscaping, generator plant and parking.

  Granted Amendments Extension Demolition 141 docs
  Major scheme

• Rowcroft Hospice Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS

  P/2022/0772 Submitted 24 Jun 2022 50 yards away

  Demolition of Mildmay, the art room and estate workshop buildings and construction of new 60-bed specialist dementia & complex needs nursing home with ancillary facilities (Use Class C2). Remodelling of and extension to Main House to provide a 14-bed inpatients unit with ancillary facilities (Use Class C2). Remodelling of Rainbow House and construction of 40 assisted living units with communal facilities (Use Class C2). Construction of 3 guest lodges (Use Class C2). Construction of shared resident and community facilities comprising restaurant (Use Class E(b)), creche / nursery (Use Class E(f)) and community room / village hall (Use Class F2(b)). Construction of estate workshop. Associated car and cycle parking. Comprehensive landscape scheme to include publicly accessible amenity space, communal and private amenity space, restoration of boating lake, sustainable drainage features, allotments, new tree planting and associated works. Various vehicular, cycle and pedestrian routes through the site. All associated infrastructure works. (As amended by plans received 14.11.2022.)

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 182 docs
  Major scheme

• Rowcroft Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS

  AT/2024/0301 Submitted 29 Oct 2024 50 yards away

  G005 - Common ash - Group of 4 trees adjacent to site access down steep bank with branches overhanging access road. Fell tree. X2 ash trees near back entrance. T0068 - Common ash - Located near large concrete drain. Fell tree. Sectional dismantle and fell. T0095 - Common ash - Tree in highway verge. Sectional dismantle and fell. T1803 - Common ash - Woodland tree located on high side if footpath tree marked with pink spot. Fell tree. T7 / (T1802)- Common ash - Woodland edge tree leaning towards garden area. marked with pink spot Heavy lean towards formal garden area. Cavities X3 at base - good level of reactive butressing. Tree has a 2 dimensional form due to recent tree removal. remove tree Fell tree. T0048 - Common ash - In woodland on high side of footpath. Smaller diameter ash located immediately behind. Historic branch failure on south east side of tree at 7 metres - wound occluding well although partial delamination also noted in immediate area. veteranising the tree at 6 metres from ground level. T0093 - Common ash - Tree in highway verge overhanging dwelling - Vitality poor - tree marked with paint. Fell tree. T0520 - Common ash - In verge adjacent to road.fell tree with low target area. T1801 - Common ash - Woodland tree. Target range includes footpath. Fell tree. T0958 - Oak - will have to be removed at the same time as is being held up by the ash that is being removed T0955 - Common ash - Slender tree with weight bias over footpath. veteranising the tree at 7 metres from ground level. G2 - Common ash x7 - Group 10 of woodland edge trees with a low target range. marked with pink spot. - Remove group of ash. Fell trees.

  Granted Trees
  Domestic

• Rowcroft Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS

  AT/2021/0269 Submitted 30 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  T0091 - Multi stemmed Norway Maple on main drive - dismantle two main stems supported by a weak bark junction at 1.5m from ground level that overhang neighbouring properties. T1- Ash Tree (ADB) - Main drive adjacent to Sweet Chestnut - dismantle to near ground level. T0075 - European Lime - Top of main drive - Crown reduce west facing primary stem by up to 4m . This action will reduce the loading on the weak bark junction at basal level two co-dominant main stems. T13 - Woodland Ash overhanging neighbouring properties - dismantle to near ground level as showing poor vitality and bark death at base. T0086 - Norway Maple - woodland tree overhanging boarder to formal gardens - dismantle to near ground level. Tree has extensive basal decay on north side of the tree.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Rowcroft Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS

  AT/2022/0317 Submitted 22 Nov 2022 50 yards away

  On sketch plan: ///ready.split.thudding Too61- beech. Height reduction by c.5-6m (tree 24m and post pruning height will be c.18m). Canopy edges will be pruned reduced by approximately 1.5m- 2m to shape. ///data.defers.political Too62- beech- reduce height by 3-4m (tree post pruning is expected to be 21m in height). Top edges of canopy to be reduced??by??1m??to??shape. 3x mature beech trees behind and to the north east of the creative therapies studio. ///digesting.kite.skim. T1. 1x beech tree directly behind studio - Reduce in height by approximately 3-4m to appropriate pruning points. Post pruning height will be approximately 14-16m. Reduce eastern canopy edge to taper in with remaining canopy spread. This will be done by removing 2.5m from the tips of the branches. ///hides.depth.soap. T2. 1x beech tree north east of the studio - Reduce in height by approximately 3-4m to appropriate pruning points. Post pruning height will be approximately 16-18m. Reduce eastern canopy spread by 2m by removing overextending lateral branches back to suitable pruning points. T3. 1x beech tree north west of T2 - Reduce in height by 2.5m to appropriate pruning points. Post pruning height will be 14m above ground level. The finishing height of the tree will fit in with the already narrow canopy spread of the tree. These trees are referred to as group 3 on QTRA document.

  Refused Trees 5 docs

• Rowcroft Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS

  AT/2026/0055 Submitted 10 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  T1: Mature Holm Oak: Crown reduce the height and lateral spread by approximately 3 - 3.5 metres, pruning branch tips back to suitable secondary growth points to retain a natural crown outline. Works to achieve a balanced canopy with no more than one-third of foliage removed in accordance with BS 3998:2010. Tree is heavily leaning towards neighbouring property and the canopy is all weighted in the same direction due to it being a woodland edge tree. The requested works are to help reduce excessive shading within the garden area. The tree is very imposing from the property with its heavy lean towards property and growing from bank at its canopy spread.

  Granted Trees

• P/2026/0415 Refused

  Badgers Run Heath Road Brixham TQ5 9AU

  Certificate of lawfulness for proposed: formation of garden room in rear garden.

  Received 6 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0564 Awaiting decision

  30 Lutyens Drive Paignton TQ3 3LA

  Alterations to existing conservatory, including replacement of roof.

  Received 8 Sep, published by the council 23 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0561 Awaiting decision

  18 Greenway Road Brixham TQ5 0LR

  Certificate of Lawfulness for formation of rear extension, alterations to windows and doors, updated entrance and patio areas, installation of solar PV panels and green roof, and associated works.

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0412 Granted

  South Devon Magistrates Court Union Street Torquay TQ1 4BP

  Certificate of lawfulness for existing operations undertaken to convert the building to form 14 residential apartments (as approved under P/2022/0969).

  Received 3 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0360 Refused

  479 Babbacombe Road Torquay TQ1 1HL

  Certificate of lawfulness existing: for building as HMO with 8 bedsits, two kitchens & two bathrooms.

  Received 4 Jun, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Lawful development