Torbay planning applications

2A Keysfield Road Paignton TQ4 6EP

The tree is situated in our front garden on the border with the house next door. The crown overhanging next door has been cut back to approximately four to five feet. The crown on our side of the garden has not been pruned (by the previous owners of our property); and as such is now twelve to fifteen wide. Our main area of concern is the fact that the branches are beginning to grow through the telephone wires that serve the house next door, and will begin to cause damage in the near future. If this work is done the tree will also begin to look more symmetrical and in fitting with the area.

Oakwood Lower Warberry Road Torquay TQ1 1QP

Sycamore T1 requires a reduction to shorten and remove the damaged branches because its outer crown was struck during the same failure event that caused the neighbouring Sycamore to collapse with full root plate uplift. The impact forces generated by that failure caused tearing and breakage in the outer canopy of T1, leaving exposed wounds that cannot occlude effectively and now serve as direct entry points for decay fungi and other pathogens. The removal of damaged, weakened and pathogen-susceptible branches restores a stable canopy form and reduces mechanical stress on the remaining structure. This represents a reasonable and proportionate intervention to address recent impact-related damage and to prevent foreseeable deterioration, consistent with BS3998 and NTSG principles. Beech T2 fell because its root plate had been disturbed following the recent failure of the adjacent Sycamore. The site is a former quarry, and the Beech grows directly on exposed rock, where rooting depth and lateral spread are naturally restricted. Trees in this environment rely on a small number of structural roots that penetrate fissures in the rock, making their anchorage highly dependent on the integrity of those few attachment points. When the neighbouring Sycamore failed with full root plate uplift, as confirmed in the five-day notice, the collapse generated significant mechanical shock and ground disturbance within the same rooting zone. In a quarry setting, such disturbance can loosen or shear anchoring roots, reduce frictional contact between roots and rock, and create voids beneath the root plate without producing obvious external symptoms. The combination of restricted rooting due to the quarry substrate, the recent destabilising failure immediately adjacent, and the observable disturbance around the Beechs root plate now increases the likelihood of progressive or sudden root-plate rotation beyond a tolerable threshold. Because anchorage lost in fractured rock cannot be restor

Longdon Higher Erith Road Torquay TQ1 2NH

Eucalyptus T1: The proposed works involve selective crown reduction of the eucalyptus on the building side only, shortening the long, phototropic lateral limb by up to three metres back to suitable secondary growth points. All pruning will be carried out in accordance with BS3998:2010, retaining branch collars, avoiding flush or stub cuts, and maintaining a natural crown form. Final cuts will be limited to approximately 50 mm in diameter, with only minor balancing cuts elsewhere, if required, to maintain symmetry. The works are necessary because the tree has developed a long phototropic limb extending towards the building, supported by an attachment that is carrying increased mechanical loading. This limb is now in direct conflict with the structure and is subject to elevated leverage and sail forces during wind events. Reducing it will lower end-weight, reduce bending stress at the attachment, and restore safe clearance while retaining the tree?s amenity value. The reduction is a proportionate and arboriculturally sound intervention that directly addresses the mechanical loading on the limb without resorting to removal. Overall, the proposed reduction represents the minimum necessary intervention to manage structural loading and building conflict. The tree remains viable, and removal is neither justified nor proportionate. Selective reduction provides an effective means of managing asymmetric crown development and phototropic extension while preserving the tree?s contribution to the landscape. According to historical records held by the planning department, this tree has never previously been subject to any formal tree work.

135 Westhill Road Torquay TQ1 4NT

Demolition of existing extension to northwest elevation, formation of single-storey extension (lower-ground floor) with raised terrace above (ground floor) to southwest elevation and two-and-a-half-storey extension to northwest elevation, proposed stepped access to rear outdoor amenity space and associated works.

Waldon House St Lukes Road South Torquay TQ2 5YQ

Works to penthouse wall, to include installation of external wall insulation.

8 Swallowfield Rise Torquay TQ2 7SF

Replacement of rear conservatory with single storey extension.

Curtilage Of Norwegian Wood Hollacombe Lane Paignton TQ3 2DT

Construction of single detached house (self build) within curtilage of property.

Chine Crest Sladnor Park Road Torquay TQ1 4TF

Non-material amendment relating to P/2025/0627. Amendments sought: reduce size of external decking and change run of steps.

71 Penwill Way Paignton TQ4 5JQ

Installation of first floor terrace/balcony to rear of dwelling, including glass balustrading and privacy screening.

62 Braddons Hill Road East Torquay TQ1 1HF

Convert bed and breakfast property to standard residential dwelling.

Waddeton View Brixham Road Paignton TQ4 7BQ

Formation of single-storey side and rear flat roof extension.

Sutherland House Higher Warberry Road Torquay TQ1 1RY

5 Day Notice Fell - Dangerous tree as has serious root and basal decay. The tree is very decayed with a probe going through about 60% of the base.

Nurton Lodge Castor Road Brixham TQ5 9QE

5 Day Notice - Fell - Dead Spruce Tree located on driveway of property.

271 Teignmouth Road Torquay TQ1 4RT

T1 Ash - fell

Coppice Hotel Barrington Road Torquay TQ1 2QJ

Demolition of hotel and construction of 41 retirement apartments including communal facilities, access, car parking, landscaping and associated works.

Rockwood Lodge Vane Hill Road Torquay TQ1 2BT

Refurbishment, demolition and extension of existing house and formation of 3 x two-storey dwelling houses with associated car parking, garden amenity, secure cycle storage & refuse and recycling and associated works.

Inn On The Green Esplanade Road Paignton TQ4 6BG

Demolition of former Inn on The Green public house and construction of conferencing, function and events space with associated parking and landscaping.

The Rosewood 56 Belgrave Road Torquay TQ2 5HY

Change of use of upper floors of property from C1 (guesthouse) to six-bedroom HMO. Basement and ground floor owner's accommodation remains unchanged. No external alterations.

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.

St Helens Higher Erith Road Torquay TQ1 2NQ

Variation of Condition relating to application P/2023/1090 (Variation of Condition relating to application P/2022/0423: Conversion of existing building to form four flats and formation of extension to form further three flats. Condition: P1 - Approved Plans. Variation sought: Alterations to the parking layout and building entrance of approved development.). Variation sought in relation to Conditions: P1 - Approved Plans and 04 - External Materials.

50 Mendip Road Torquay TQ2 6UQ

Construction of side dormer, side entrance porch and replace existing conservatory with single storey rear extension.

6 Kerria Close Paignton TQ3 3SF

Conversion of garage to form bedroom.

Land To The South Of White Rock Adjacent To Brixham Road Aka Inglewood Paignton

Non-Material Amendment relating to application P/2017/1133 (as varied by P/2023/0377): Outline application for residential led development of up to 373 dwellings (C3) together with the means of vehicular and pedestrian/cycle access together with the principle of a public house (A3/A4 use), primary school with nursery (D1), internal access roads and the provision of public open space (formal and informal) and strategic mitigation. The proposal includes amendments to Brixham Road, Long Road junction and Windy Corner junction. Details of access to be determined with all other matters reserved. ): Condition 21 (Highway phasing) - remove reference to bus stop infrastructure (which is secured through subsequent conditions), Condition 27 (Phasing of Windy Corner and Long Rd Highway Junction Works) - amend to completion of works before occupation of 150th dwelling (instead of first dwelling). Amendments sought: C1 (Approved Plans) and C25 (Northern Access Route) alternative route of the Northern Access Route (pedestrian and cycleway)

1 Marlborough Avenue Torquay TQ1 1TT

T1 - Beech Tree to have a 1.5m reduction on the West side of the crown of the over extended limbs to help balance the shape of the tree.

3 Roundhill Road Torquay TQ2 6TQ

Construction of front extension and first floor side extension over existing utility. Construction of two storey rear extension. Construction of additional driveway, with widening of existing driveway, including front planter.

151 Fore Street Torquay TQ2 8DN

Fell - Irish yew located within walled area at entrance to access lane to 141-149 Fore Street as causing excessive shade to surrounding properties and damaging wall. Tree in poor condition and at danger of blowing over in high winds. (permission previously granted to fell)

15 Green Park Road Paignton TQ3 1AJ

Change of use to part of residential garage to dog grooming salon. Removal of 'rollerdoor' and replacement with wall with cladding, door and window (North elevation), insertion of the window East elevation of existing garage. Increase of off-street parking area in front garden formed in gravel surface (removal of existing retaining wall) and building of new retaining walls.

34 Tor Hill Road Torquay TQ2 5RF

Change of use of existing ground floor cafe to massage/beauty salon.

Rowcroft Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS

Certificate of lawfulness for existing: Confirmation of lawful implementation of development approved under P/2024/0497.

The Mission House 30 Cary Castle Drive Torquay TQ1 4QZ

Roof alterations to include hip to gable and first floor extension with pitched dormer to front elevation, addition of Velux window to front and changes to fenestration.

Greenacres Asheldon Road Torquay TQ1 2QS

T579 Monterey Cypress Fell and retain as a 2m monolith Short term

29 Washbourne Close Brixham TQ5 9TG

T1, T2, T4 - Austrian pine - prune trees as specified in the accompanying report. T3 Austrian pine - fell.

Oakwood Lower Warberry Road Torquay TQ1 1QP

This message serves as a formal notice under the five day urgent works exemption for works to a hazardous tree within the grounds of Oakwood, Lower Warberry Road, Torquay, TQ1 1QP. A taller Sycamore within the garden has failed, with full rootplate uplift, collapsing outward across the garden and falling directly onto the smaller Sycamore, closer to the roadside but still within the garden. The impact has caused significant structural damage to the roadside tree, including crown displacement, asymmetric loading and probable fibre deformation, leaving it at increased risk of progressive failure. The damaged roadside Sycamore stands immediately above the public pavement, where no parking restrictions concentrate pedestrian movement within the potential failure zone. The combination of sudden primary failure, secondary impact trauma, and exposure to the public highway creates an immediate and unacceptable risk, bringing the works clearly within the scope of the five day urgent works exemption.

St Vincents House Flat 1 -11 Meadfoot Road Torquay TQ1 2JP

Installation of fixed line broadband apparatus.

14 Firlands Road Torquay TQ2 8EW

Replacement of conservatory with single storey rear extension with a pitched roof.

33 Sherwell Hill Torquay TQ2 6LU

Construction of detached garage to rear.

Graylings Bascombe Road Brixham TQ5 0JX

First floor extension to front with Juliet balcony, increase size and shape to front dormer, open porch to front door, changes to window type/materials, mulitple roof lights to rear roof, alterations to existing rear extension, windows and doors.

54 Courtland Road Torquay TQ2 6JR

Conversion of garage and part of kitchen, single storey rear extension, porch to be enclosed with pitched roof, and pitched extension at first floor above existing garage.

St Mary Magdalene Church Union Street Torquay TQ1 4BX

T004: Crown raise and prune selectively for 2m building clearance. T005: Prune for 1.5m clearance from church building.

The Pavilion Vaughan Road Torquay TQ2 5EQ

Temporary installation to provide viewing gallery and building visiting area internally to building. Externally, the siting of three temporary buildings to provide accommodation and sanitary facilities.

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.

24 Tor Close Paignton TQ4 6LB

Conversion of garage, first floor side extension over existing garage, construction of single storey rear extension, solar panels to the rear and changes to fenestration.

The Pavilion Vaughan Road Torquay TQ2 5EQ

Temporary installation to provide viewing gallery and building visiting area internally to building. Externally, the siting of three temporary buildings to provide accommodation and sanitary facilities.

3 The Strand Torquay TQ1 2AA

Consent for illuminated fascia sign and illuminated projecting hanging sign (see adjoining application P/2026/0286).

Hyperion Underhill Road Torquay TQ2 6SL

We want to remove the tree down to approximately 3m from ground level. After ongoing review its deemed necessary to dismantle and remove the tree due to its disease and no long term viability. T001 - Monterey Cypress - as in Hi-Lines report. 2021: The initial assessment noted a minor deterioration from the previous year, with the tree displaying sub-optimal vitality and crown density. This decline was accompanied by increasing levels of deadwood throughout the crown, with Old Mill Road identified as the primary high-occupancy target. 2023: Dysfunction within the crown had noticeably increased, with only approximately 50?60% of functional crown remaining. Infection by Seiridium cardinale was suspected. A large, upright, central primary limb, biased to the west, was confirmed dead and exhibited torsional splitting; this limb was somewhat sheltered by the remaining canopy. The increasing crown dysfunction was most visible over the driveway leading to Hyperion. 2025: The most recent inspection confirmed no significant change in the overall status or risk assessment of the tree. The dead primary limb was removed after the previous assessment as recommended. However, minor additional deterioration and the advancement of Seiridium cardinale symptoms were recorded, necessitating continued close monitoring. The long-term viability of this tree remains questionable and the requirement for its removal is highly likely.

11 Alta Vista Road Paignton TQ4 6DB

Variation of Conditions in relation to P/2025/0253 (Demolition of existing dwelling, garage and outbuildings and construction of ten dwellings plus associated access, parking, infrastructure, landscaping and associated works. (Part-retrospective).): Condition P1 - Approved plans, 03 - Bicycle storage, 04 - Bin storage, 07 - Parking provision & 18 - External amenity spaces. Variation sought: Changes to parking, bat roost location and design changes to town houses & coach houses.

27 Northfields Lane Brixham TQ5 8RS

Various works: alterations to window size (front and rear), removal of garage and formation of new habitable room, removal of conservatory and formation of new habitable room, remove existing rear dormer and replace with larger flat roof dormer, removal of chimney and side windows, formation of new open porch to principal elevation.

Vane Tower 11 Vane Hill Road Torquay TQ1 2BZ

Installation of photovoltaic panels on garage. (See accompanying PA P/2026/0279).

Vane Tower 11 Vane Hill Road Torquay TQ1 2BZ

Installation of photovoltaic panels on garage. (See accompanying LB P/2026/0280).

Longpark Newton Road Torquay TQ2 7AL

General maintenance of chimney.