Mead Cottage Cockington Lane Torquay TQ2 6QS Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Monterey cypress T1 and Lawson cypress T2 - crown reduction by a maximum of 2 metres. Both are in very limited space and are already damaging garden furniture. T1 was heavily reduced on one side by the utility company, as BT cables pass through the crown. Reasons: The tree?s root system has displaced and damaged the adjacent stone and brick walling, creating structural issues and minor trip hazards. The crown currently encroaches over the patio and wall, increasing debris fall and obstruction. The proposed works are intended to manage foreseeable conflict with built structures and reduce nuisance while retaining the tree?s overall form and contribution to the setting. The intervention is proportionate and consistent with BS3998 and NTSG principles, addressing specific areas of conflict without imposing excessive reduction. Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Refused on 3 Sept 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 4 Sept 2026
Site constraints 6
Checked on 11 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England 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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How this decision compares
Decided in 43 days from validation, 7 days faster than Torbay's median of 50 for tree and landscaping works. Refused, as 22% 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 →
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Last counted 4 Sept 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-15087598
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
23 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
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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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