2 Ben Venue Close Torquay TQ1 1RX Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
The Copper Beech (T1 on plan and in Report) stands on the boundary between no's 2 & 3, Ben Venue Close, Wellswood, Torquay, TQ1 1RX. It is the only tree on this, the northern side of Ben Venue Close, and is clearly visible on entering the close from Middle Warberry Road. it has major basal decay, and clear evidence of ongoing infection by Honey-Fungus (Armillaria mellea Agg.) It has 2 dwellings and an historic listed structure - the garden pavilion, listed as grade II as a listed structure, as its targets. The tree is to be sectionally dismantled and removed. Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Under consideration
No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision between 9 Nov 2026 and 17 Nov 2026, from Torbay's recent tree and landscaping works.
Site constraints 5
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Decision outlook
Day 10 of the 56-day target. Torbay usually decides tree and landscaping works by day 43.
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 7 Oct 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-15240708
- Planning Portal ref
- PP-15240708
- Comments by
- 27 Oct 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
27 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Previous applications at this address
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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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