Haldon Rise Haldon Road Torquay TQ1 2LX Data via plota.co.uk

AT/2026/0104 - Works To Tree Within TPO Refused

Proposal

Holm Oak. To come down to hedge height as shown in pictures. which is approx a 5 metrre reduction. This is to remove a lot of the weight off the tree and bring it back to a stronger and more balanced shape. With the decay at the base we feel its necessary to give it the best change so it can focus growth closer to the trunk, which in turn will reduce the risk of branch failure. This tree is putting a large amount of pressure on the wall if allowed to continue growing there is a likelihood this would damage the structural integrity of the wall. Overhanging neighbouring property causing concerns for property, fencing and increased shade to their garden. Excessive cavity that has decay within at base of tree as shown in photos. This needs to be monitored. Ultimately we are wanting to preserve the tree with steps in order to help it as much as possible so we don't loose it completely. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓
Received
10 Apr 2026
✓
Validated
16 Apr 2026
✗
Refused
9 Jun 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 9 Jun 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Site constraints 7

Also on the record
Conservation area about 39 m away: Lincombes; Radon affected area, class 4; 4 listed buildings within 150 m of the postcode pin; SSSI about 396 m away: Meadfoot Sea Road SSSI; Tree preservation order about 13 m away: 27 Haldon Road, Torquay; Special area of conservation about 489 m away: Lyme Bay and Torbay; Inside the Torquay built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. The pin for this application is the centre of its postcode rather than the building, so distances to nearby designations are measured from the postcode and can be out by the width of the postcode area. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

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Important details

Council
Torbay
Application type
Works To Tree Within TPO
Postcode
TQ1 2LX
Received
10 Apr 2026
Validated
16 Apr 2026
Ward
Wellswood
Case officer
Show
Decision
Refusal
Decision date
9 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Show
Agent
Hulls Landscapes and tree works

How this decision compares

Decided in 54 days from validation, 11 days slower than Torbay's median of 43 for tree and landscaping works. Refused, as 14% of tree and landscaping works here are.

99%decided within 8 weeks
86%approved
215decided in the last year

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-14811544
Planning Portal ref
PP-14811544
Comments by
14 May 2026
Env. assessment
No
Torbay
Planning Authority Score
1.9/10
Poor
#276 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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%).

Among the slowest councils in England
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Torbay decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #183 of 296
90%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #197 of 296
37%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #276 of 296
54%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #247 of 296
81%
Minor dwellings approved
53 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
9 decided (10+ homes)
91%
Change of use approved
44 decided
529
Total decisions
68 refused in the year to March 2026