Within Highway Verge Forming Boundary To Brixham Road To SW Of 3 Steed Close Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
T17. Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) - crown reduction to north-west to east-north-east crown extent to abate nuisance of encroachment above third-party property. Final pruning points will maintain a natural flowing canopy outline with sufficient small diameter branches to support dense regrowth in the year following pruning. Pruning wound size shall not exceed 40mm in diameter. Please refer to photos Fig 1 & 2 which show the intended results of pruning. Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Approved on 3 Mar 2026 · Committee · Last checked 18 Jul 2026
Planning committee
Decided by Torbay Planning Committee on 2 Mar 2026.
Approved
As officers recommended.
- Officers advised approval because targeted pruning would address overhanging branches while maintaining the tree’s amenity value.
- No representations had been received, and the works followed discussions with affected residents.
- The committee approved the application subject to conditions and delegated authority for final drafting and new material considerations.
Source: Plota analysis of Torbay's committee minutes of 2 Mar 2026.
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How this decision compares
Decided in 39 days from validation, 6 days faster than Torbay's median of 45 for tree and landscaping works. Approved, as 87% of tree and landscaping works here are.
Plota live figures for tree and landscaping works decided by Torbay in the last twelve months, from validation. Torbay decision record →
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-14648296
- Committee
- 2 Mar 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
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Torbay is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #276 out of 296. 54% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (90%) than the national average (90%).
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