25th—31st May 2026

Planning Applications received and decided by Torbay in the week commencing 25/05/2026

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ThursdayMay. 28th 2026

Proposal:

Selective crown reduction is proposed for a eucalyptus tree to shorten an overextending lateral limb near the adjacent building.

Location:

Higher Erith Road, Torquay TQ1

21/07/2026Refuse

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Reference

AT/2026/0134

Proposal:

I am applying to remove one large Eucalyptus nitens. This tree is growing close to the boundary with Suncourt about half-way between the highway and the house. It is in the region of 20m in height.GeneralThe garden has been carefully designed and has been noted for the variety and quality of its plants. The area around the tree is tightly planted with trees (as can be see from Drawing_01) including the following: Gleditsia triacanthos, Magnolia officinalis var biloba, Phoenix canariensis, Magnolia grandiflora, Catalpa bignionoides 'Aurea', . All these are large including the P. canariensis. There is a smaller Butia capitata and a Cornus cousa further away. In addition there are large shrubs including a Japanese maple, Tetrapanax, Viburnum and Camellia Glycerinia as a windbreak, Pseudopanax ferox as well as countless Trachycarpus fortunei. There is a large plane tree in the highway which largely screens these plantings from the roadway, especially during summer. Reasons for works1. In common with other Eucalyptus which I have had growing in the garden and which have quite rapidly died, this tree has a large scar on its western side. The dimensions of the scar are about 1300mm by 150mm (at the widest). The inner wood is fully exposed, is soft and is discoloured. This defect is not apparent from the eastern (our) side of the tree. I have been advised that this tree will probably not survive more than another year or two. It may be relevant that a much smaller neighbouring Eucalyptus niphophila has recently fully died. 2. My neighbour in Suncourt has been telling me that he is concerned that the tree is growing too close to his boundary wall and large paved area which he fears may be damaged by its shallow roots.3. My main concern is that the tree - given its height and exposure to winds in the Meadfoot Valley - now poses a risk by falling either onto the Southern Comfort driveway or onto the Suncourt one. It is thus constitutes a danger to persons

01/06/2026Validated

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Reference

AT/2026/0143

WednesdayMay. 27th 2026

Proposal:

This application proposes the conversion of the loft space along with the installation of rooflights to both the front and rear elevations, including a balcony rooflight at the rear.

Location:

Overgang Road, Brixham TQ5

27/07/2026Validated

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Reference

P/2026/0341

Proposal:

Crown reduction works are proposed for a beech tree at 1 Marlborough Avenue in Torquay. The works involve reducing overextended branches on the western side of the crown by 1.5 metres to rebalance its shape.

Location:

Marlborough Avenue, Torquay TQ1

21/07/2026Refuse

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Reference

AT/2026/0126

Proposal:

A certificate of lawfulness is sought for the construction of a single-storey rear extension at a residential property in Paignton.

Location:

Paignton TQ4, UK

09/07/2026Validated

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Reference

P/2026/0344

Proposal:

External alterations to a commercial unit, including the installation of fire exit doors with side panels, an access ramp requiring the removal of four parking spaces, and the relocation of a cycle store.

Location:

Long Road, Paignton TQ4

01/07/2026Validated

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Reference

P/2026/0342

Proposal:

Tree works are proposed at 4 Alexandra Terrace in Torquay.

Location:

Mill Lane, Torquay TQ2

01/06/2026Validated

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Reference

AT/2026/0142

TuesdayMay. 26th 2026

Proposal:

Various tree maintenance works are proposed for boundary trees at Woodfield Court, including crown lifting and branch pruning to achieve highway clearance.

Location:

Higher Woodfield Road, Torquay TQ1

22/07/2026Approve

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Reference

AT/2026/0141

Proposal:

A proposal to carry out a lateral crown reduction and deadwood removal on an Atlas Cedar tree subject to a tree preservation order.

Location:

Overdale Close, Torquay TQ2

20/07/2026Approve

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Reference

AT/2026/0138