Waldon House St Lukes Road South Torquay TQ2 5YQ

This site has had 2 applications since 2021: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• AT/2021/0218 Granted

  Waldon House St Lukes Road South Torquay TQ2 5YQ

  We plan to fell the eucalyptus tree at the above address.

  Decided 6 Aug 2021 Trees

1. 15 May 2026

   Received by Torbay

2. 24 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 17 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 19 August 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Torbay took a median of 61 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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• Waldon House St Lukes Road South Torquay TQ2 5YQ

  AT/2021/0218 Submitted 25 Jun 2021 19m away

  We plan to fell the eucalyptus tree at the above address.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• Flat 1 Waldon House St Lukes Road South Torquay TQ2 5YQ

  AT/2023/0014 Submitted 20 Jan 2023 22m away

  T2. Whitebeam. Section fell to as close to ground level as practicable T4. Yew Crown lift for a ground clearance of 3m over parking bay. Chip and remove.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Marina Court Warren Road Torquay TQ2 5TN

  AT/2025/0358 Submitted 27 Nov 2025 48m away

  Specification of Works T1 & T2 2x Holm Oaks (Lower Trees) ? Reduce the height of each tree by approximately 2.0m, retaining a final height of approximately 6.0m. ? Reduce the radial crown spread by approximately 1.50m, retaining a final spread of approximately 5.50m at all compass points. ? Works will retain the tree?s natural framework, preserving the aesthetic value of the trees within the local landscape. ? Pruning wounds will not exceed 40mm in diameter. T3 ? 1x Holm Oak (Upper Tree) ? Reduce the height of the tree by approximately 1.5m, retaining a final height of approximately 6.0m. ? Reduce the radial crown spread by approximately 1.5m, retaining a final spread of approximately 5.0m at all compass points. ? All pruning cuts will be made at suitable growth points in accordance with BS3998:2010. ? Individual wounds will not exceed 40mm in diameter. Justification for Proposed Works The proposed pruning works are intended to maintain the trees in a safe and healthy condition. The Holm Oaks are beginning to exert dominance over the terrace area, resulting in reduced light levels to the garden spaces. Due to the characteristics of Hom Oak, producing vigorous growth, proactive cyclical maintenance will help retain the trees as valuable amenity features whilst preventing the need for more severe intervention in the future. The works are considered proportionate and in line with good arboricultural practice, seeking only to reduce excessive extension growth and restore suitable proportions to the crown. The trees will retain their natural form and main structural framework, with crown density and vitality maintained. All pruning operations will follow the principles set out in BS3998:2010 Tree Work ? Recommendations, ensuring that: ? The overall habit/form of the trees is preserved. ? A high proportion of the foliage-bearing structure is retained. ? Individual pruning wounds will not exceed 40mm in diameter. ? Cuts will be made to suitable growth points to encourage

  Granted Trees

• Flat 10 Waldon Court St Lukes Road South Torquay TQ2 5PB

  P/2024/0753 Submitted 1 Nov 2024 50m away

  Replacement of steel framed glass balcony ballustrading with unframed glass and increase height to 1100mm.

  Granted Full applications

• Flat 10 Lytton House St Lukes Road South Torquay TQ2 5PA

  AT/2021/0182 Submitted 13 May 2021 77m away

  Monterey Cypress (T1) - fell. reasons for felling: - There are a high number of weak, included unions at the multiple, ascending secondary stems from approximately 4m in height. A number of the included unions are noted with marginal longitudinal cracks and high levels of bark bucking and detached bark. quoted from tree survey - The tree appears to have been historically exposed to storm damage and major tree works. quoted from tree survey - A number of the secondary stems are noted with long with long , linear columns of dead bark/wood sections. quoted from tree survey - A high number of ascending stems are noted with twisting and bulges which is likely due to increased exposure as a result of previous tree works. quoted from tree survey - Within the upper crown there are high levels of hung failed/part failed sub lateral branches. the majority of these branches are on the southern aspect of the crown. quoted from tree survey - Historically there appears to have been a significant stem removed. Approximately 0.5m of the stem remains, which is decayed and extending back into the main stem. quoted from survey - since the survey was conducted, in 2017, the tree has two stems which are starting to come away at the included union approximately three meters from the ground and there are obvious signs of cracking and severe movement between the 2 stems and the trunk. As recommended by the tree survey whole tree removal is considered to be the best option. The tree has since continued to rapidly decline.

  Refused Trees 4 docs

• Waldon Point Flats St Lukes Road South Torquay TQ2 5YE

  P/2025/0540 Submitted 18 Aug 2025 89m away

  Replacement existing X 6 antennas with proposed X 6 antennas. Existing equipment room at ground level to be upgraded internally and ancillary development thereto.

  Decided Telecoms

• P/2026/0422 Granted

  Living Coasts Beacon Quay Torquay TQ1 2BG

  Installation of 4 x windows and associated shutters to ground floor west elevation. (Retrospective)

  7 Jul 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0157 Granted

  4-6 Berachah Road Torquay TQ1 3AX

  Retention of part of commercial unit, currently vacant store areas, and conversion of remaining area to two-bedroom flat with associated facilities.

  13 Mar 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0381 Granted

  St Michael's Academy Fisher Street Paignton TQ4 5EW

  Retention of temporary classrooms previously approved under application ref: P/2025/0399 until January 2028.

  12 Jun 2026 Full applications
• P/2025/0768 Granted

  St Edmunds Hotel 25 Sands Road Paignton TQ4 6EG

  Change of use from guest house to dwelling.

  1 Dec 2025 Full applications
• P/2026/0532 Awaiting decision

  41 Totnes Road Paignton TQ4 5LA

  Change of use from ambulance offices (use class E) to residential institution as adult respite centre (use class C2) to include construction of single storey extension to rear and associated works.

  24 Aug 2026 Full applications