5 Douglas Avenue Brixham TQ5 9EL Data via plota.co.uk

AT/2026/0101 - Works To Tree Within TPO Awaiting decision
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

Please refer to plan no: 2015.001 - T4 Maple tree for position reference + identification information We wish to request permission for a professional tree surgeon to create a light crown lift of approx 2 metres removing a small number of secondary branches to maintain a balanced canopy + ground level clearance + selectively reduce lateral spread by no more than 1 metre to retain existing framework whilst reducing footpath overhang + promoting trees' existing form. The intention is to retain trees' natural character + encourage new healthy growth. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
11 May 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

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Important details

Council
Torbay
Application type
Works To Tree Within TPO
Postcode
TQ5 9EL
Received
11 May 2026
Validated
11 May 2026
Ward
St Peters With St Marys
Case officer
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Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

19 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025
20 Gillard Road Brixham TQ5 9EG
Construction of single storey extension to rear.
P/2025/0773
2024 Approved
8 Douglas Avenue Brixham TQ5 9EL
Formation of single storey extension to front.
P/2024/0620
2024 Approved
13 Gillard Road Brixham TQ5 9EG
Installation of cladding to first floor of dwelling, replace existing first floor window…
P/2024/0810
2024 Approved
14 Gillard Road Brixham TQ5 9EG
Formation of single storey extension to north (rear) elevation, conversion of loft with d…
P/2024/0761
2021 Refused
17 Gillard Road Brixham TQ5 9EG
Non Material Amendment to P/2018/1000: Amendment to roof of front dormer from hipped to g…
P/2021/0676
2021 Approved
8 Douglas Avenue Brixham TQ5 9EL
Loft conversion with raised ridge height and front dormer extention with balcony
P/2021/0038
2019 Approved
19 Gillard Road Brixham TQ5 9EG
Changes to approved garage roof . Additional changes to the roof of the existing rear ext…
P/2019/0375
2019 Approved
12 Douglas Avenue Brixham TQ5 9EL
Alterations and extension to dormer.
P/2019/0195
2018 Approved
17 Gillard Road Brixham TQ5 9EG
Single storey side/rear extension, raised terrace to rear and addition of pitched roof to…
P/2018/1000
2018 Approved
18 Douglas Avenue Brixham TQ5 9EL
Proposed single storey extensions to rear of property and replace existing rear fence wit…
P/2018/0055
2017 Approved
16 Douglas Avenue Brixham TQ5 9EL
Conversion of garage to annexe and installation of new windows in side and rear elevations
P/2017/1296
2017 Withdrawn
16 Douglas Avenue Brixham TQ5 9EL
Conversion of attached garage to form self-contained ancillary accommodation for relative
P/2017/1090
2017 Approved
27 Gillard Road Brixham TQ5 9EG
Removal of existing conservatory and replacement with single storey rear/side extension.
P/2017/0711
2017 Approved
19 Gillard Road Brixham TQ5 9EG
2-Storey rear extension; Replacement garage/utility room
P/2017/0586
2017 Approved
11 Gillard Road Brixham TQ5 9EG
Demolition of existing rear conservatory and erection of part two storey, part single sto…
P/2017/0532
2017 Approved
15 Douglas Avenue Brixham TQ5 9EL
Removal of turf and creation of gravelled area. Soil border to be created to provide a 1…
P/2017/0446
2016 Refused
19 Gillard Road Brixham Devon TQ5 9EG
Proposed two storey rear extension (replacing utility room) replacement garage & new fron…
P/2016/0804
2016 Approved
15 Douglas Avenue St Marys With Summercombe Brixham Torbay TQ5 9EL
T8 Pine Drg No: 2015.001 Grid Ref: Centres on 293056 055490. We need to remove the 4 lowe…
AT/2016/0114
2016 Approved
20 Douglas Avenue Brixham TQ5 9EL
Rear Extension to Existing Loft Conversion
P/2016/0241
Torbay
Planning Authority Score
1.6/10
Poor
#280 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Torbay is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #275 out of 292. 52% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (88%) than the national average (90%).

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Torbay decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #197 of 292
88%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #225 of 292
36%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #275 of 292
52%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #238 of 292
72%
Minor dwellings approved
54 decided (1-9 homes)
90%
Major dwellings approved
10 decided (10+ homes)
95%
Change of use approved
39 decided
533
Total decisions
77 refused in 2025
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings