Silverdale Higher Warberry Road Torquay TQ1 1RY Data via plota.co.uk

AT/2026/0210 - Works To Tree Within TPO Pending

Proposal

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 approximately 2m to suitable growth points. Reduce any branches away from property to achieve a minimum 1m clearance. Crown lift secondary branches only to achieve a minimum 4m clearance from ground level. Tree is encroaching and touching the roof and side of the house, proposed work will clear the building and allow better access for garden walkway. All pruning cuts to be made at suitable growth points. All works carried out to BS 3998:2010 Tree Work Recommendations. Remove all cut material from site & return to a Teign Trees depot for recycling, leaving the area safe, clean & tidy. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
18 Aug 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
TQ1 1RY
Received
18 Aug 2026
Validated
18 Aug 2026
Ward
Wellswood
Case officer
Show
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Show
Agent
Teign Trees

Public comments

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Last counted 19 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15140375
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
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Torbay decision performance
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