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Planning

This week 7

  • Planning decision0.55 miles

    Approved: Tree work at 9 Marlborough Avenue Torquay

    T1 Yew is highly tolerant of pruning, responds well to cyclical management, and retains good vitality and crown density after reduction. A modest 1.5?m crown reduction on a 5-year cycle is therefore proportionate, sustainable, and appropriate for the long-term management of this tree in its constrained position. The tree exhibits a pronounced downslope lean, damaging the garden steps and increa…

    9 Marlborough Avenue Torquay TQ1 1TT
  • Planning decision1.1 miles

    Approved: Tree work at Villa St Christopher Hesketh Road Torquay

    T1 - Horse Chestnut: Fell to ground level. The tree is growing directly on top of a loose, failing stone wall, with roots displacing the structure and voids forming beneath the root plate. The wall no longer provides stable support, and the tree stands on a slope where any failure would directly target the adjacent house and garden. The tree is far younger than the established 1973 Tree Preserv…

    Villa St Christopher Hesketh Road Torquay TQ1 2LN
  • Planning application0.35 miles

    Tree work at Cedar Court Cedar Court Road St Marychurch Torquay Torbay

    T1 - Oak Reason for works: T1 stands adjacent to a telecommunications pole in a restricted growing space and is overshadowed by larger neighbouring trees. Competition for light appears to have influenced its asymmetrical crown development. Branches extend towards and amongst the overhead BT telecommunications lines. Selective pruning is proposed to address this conflict and reduce the likelihoo…

    Cedar Court Cedar Court Road St Marychurch Torquay Torbay TQ1 3HH
  • Planning decision0.35 miles

    Approved: Tree work at Silverdale Higher Warberry Road Torquay

    Front Garden Area: RHS: T1: Yew Reduce in height by approximately 2 - 2.5m to suitable growth points. Reduce sides by approximately 1 - 1.5m to suitable growth points. Tree was supressed on right hand side due to previous vegetation that is no longer present so has no growth, proposed reduction will help to balance canopy for future growth. RHS Boundary: T2: Cherry: Crown reduce by approximatel…

    Silverdale Higher Warberry Road Torquay TQ1 1RY
  • Planning application0.35 miles

    Tree work at Bronshill Court Bronshill Road Torquay

    5 Day Notice Sycamore in G2 - Removal of decayed stem to 4m.

    Bronshill Court Bronshill Road Torquay TQ1 3HD
  • Planning decision0.5 miles

    Approved: Tree work at Kismet Castle Gardens Castle Road Torquay

    T1 - Dead tree in the rear garden, species unknown. The tree is located in the garden of KISMET, close to the boundary with the neighbouring property. It is the dead tree shown in the attached photographs. Proposed works: Fell/remove T1 to ground level. Reason for works: The tree appears to be dead and is close to the neighbouring property/boundary. Removal is proposed because of concern that t…

    Kismet Castle Gardens Castle Road Torquay TQ1 3BQ
  • Planning application1.0 miles

    Tree work at Huntley Lodge Cricketfield Road Torquay

    T1 - Cedar, prune crown up and away from roof of property to gain 2-3m of clearance for better air flow and light levels.

    Huntley Lodge Cricketfield Road Torquay TQ2 7NP

Last week 8

  • Planning decision1.0 miles

    Approved: Change of use at Living Coasts Beacon Quay Torquay

    Change of use of ground and first floors from marine aviary / zoo (Sui Generis use) to Use Class E (g)(ii) for research and development including offices (retrospective).

    Living Coasts Beacon Quay Torquay TQ1 2BG
  • Planning decision1.0 miles

    Approved: Planning application at Flat 1 114 Avenue Road Torquay

    Construction of a detached timber-framed summerhouse within rear garden.

    Flat 1 114 Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LQ
  • Planning decision0.8 miles

    Approved: Listed building work at Torre Apartments No. 29-31 East Street Torquay

    Replacement of uPVC windows with timber windows.

    Torre Apartments No. 29-31 East Street Torquay TQ2 5SD
  • Planning decision0.9 miles

    Approved: Small change to approved plans at Summerhill Higher Lincombe Road Torquay

    Non-Material Amendment to P/2025/0826. Amendments sought: Amendments to footprint of approved Orangery, simplified garden steps, omission of windows on rear and east elevation.

    Summerhill Higher Lincombe Road Torquay TQ1 2EX
  • Planning application0.7 miles

    Tree work at St Matthias Church Centre Babbacombe Road Torquay

    T1 Magnolia: Crown reduce the height and lateral spread by approximately 1 - 1.5m metres. Spread and height is currently 5m. Finished height and width will be approx 4m. 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. These works are …

    St Matthias Church Centre Babbacombe Road Torquay TQ1 1HW
  • Planning application0.8 miles

    Tree work at Berea Kents Road Torquay

    T1 Apple: 1-1.5m reduction retaining the structural framework of the tree, whilst creating a symmetric crown shape. The centre of the crown to be opened up by thinning secondary and tertiary limbs to promote fruit production. The heavily leaning Apple tree has a large cavity at the base with extensive decay. These reduction and thinning works will decrease the weight, sail and promote the long …

    Berea Kents Road Torquay TQ1 2NL
  • Planning application1.8 miles

    Conditions sign-off at 19 Lady Park Road Torquay

    Variation of Conditions relating to application P/2025/0814: Formation of single storey extension to rear (north-east) elevation with creation of terrace space over. Conditions: 01 - Materials, P1 - Approved Plans. Variations sought: replacement of flat roofs with pitched roof design.

    19 Lady Park Road Torquay TQ2 6UA
  • Planning application0.25 miles

    Extension at 70 Hoxton Road Torquay

    Alterations and two storey extension to form new dwelling.

    70 Hoxton Road Torquay TQ1 1NY

Earlier this month 13

  • Planning application0.75 miles

    Tree work at The Parish Of Our Lady Help Of Christians & St Denis , Priory Rd St Marychurch, Torquay

    T1 - Lime - Reduce tree down to previous pollard points, leaving tree at approximately 6m high pollard.

    The Parish Of Our Lady Help Of Christians & St Denis , Priory Rd St Marychurch, Torquay TQ1 4NY
  • Planning application0.85 miles

    Tree work at Lyndale Haldon Road Torquay

    T1 Holm Oak lateral reduction on NE, E and SE by approximately 2.5m to reduce back to secondary canopy line as seen in picture, to shorten back over extended limbs and reduce end weight over neighboring properties to minimise branch failure. crown lift to provide 7.5m clearance from ground level . removal of 2 lower limbs on NE and N side of stem with a maximum cut diameter of 200mm. pre prunin…

    Lyndale Haldon Road Torquay TQ1 2LY
  • Planning decision0.6 miles

    Approved: Tree work at Erlwood Cottage Middle Warberry Road Torquay

    T1 - Mature Beech situated on the East boundary - Lateral canopy reduction by 3m over neighbouring property to clear their gable end. (North canopy only). See annotated photo.

    Erlwood Cottage Middle Warberry Road Torquay TQ1 1RN
  • Planning decision0.65 miles

    Refused: Rear extension at 135 Westhill Road Torquay

    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.

    135 Westhill Road Torquay TQ1 4NT
  • Planning application1.4 miles

    Rear extension at 40 Whidborne Avenue Torquay

    Removal of existing lean-to side extensions and rear conservatory. Infill rear extension and installation of new roof, including internal alterations.

    40 Whidborne Avenue Torquay TQ1 2PQ
  • Planning decision0.9 miles

    Refused: Planning application at 46 Meadfoot Lane Torquay

    Construction of raised decking to rear with balustrade (retrospective).

    46 Meadfoot Lane Torquay TQ1 2BP
  • Planning decision0.45 miles

    Approved: Loft conversion at First Floor Flat 8 Churchway Torquay

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

    First Floor Flat 8 Churchway Torquay TQ1 3NS
  • Planning decision0.65 miles

    Approved: Planning application at 50 Westhill Avenue Torquay

    Installation of tiered patio, to replace existing raised patio to rear.

    50 Westhill Avenue Torquay TQ1 4LQ
  • Planning application1.6 miles

    Demolition at Torbay Hospital Newton Road Torquay

    Demolition of 1950's prefabricated single storey concrete structure at the Torbay Hospital Environmental Services waste yard.

    Torbay Hospital Newton Road Torquay TQ2 7AA
  • Planning decision0.4 miles

    Approved: Change of use at 127B Reddenhill Road Torquay

    Change of use from tattoo studio to dog grooming salon.

    127B Reddenhill Road Torquay TQ1 3NY
  • Planning decision1.8 miles

    Approved: Side extension at 32 Brunel Avenue Torquay

    Construction of single-storey extension to side.

    32 Brunel Avenue Torquay TQ2 8NW
  • Planning application0.7 miles

    3 new homes at 201 & 203 Union Street Torquay

    Formation of 3 x residential flats to each property (alteration to approved planning P/2023/0821).

    201 & 203 Union Street Torquay TQ1 4BY
  • Planning decision0.75 miles

    Refused: New takeaway planned at 3 The Strand Torquay

    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.

    3 The Strand Torquay TQ1 2AA