Lofthouse 2 Burridge Road Torquay TQ2 6JB Data via plota.co.uk

AT/2026/0153 - Works To Tree-Dead And Dangerous Approved
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

T1 - Conifer Proposed Works: Dismantle and remove the conifer tree using sectional dismantling techniques. Utilise appropriate lowering and rigging methods to prevent damage to surrounding property, landscaping, boundary features, and adjacent vegetation. Process arisings through a tracked woodchipper, with woodchip retained within the hedge line where appropriate. Remove all timber and remaining arisings from site. Reason for Works: The conifer is dead T2 - Maple Proposed Works: Remove major deadwood from the garden side of the canopy. Deadwood removal limited to branches exceeding 25mm diameter. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
17 Jun 2026
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Approved
22 Jun 2026

Approved on 22 Jun 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
Torbay
Application type
Works To Tree-Dead And Dangerous
Postcode
TQ2 6JB
Received
17 Jun 2026
Validated
17 Jun 2026
Ward
Cockington With Chelston
Case officer
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Decision
Approval
Decision date
22 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
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Agent
DTG Trees & Grounds Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15011277
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

22 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 Approved
T1 - Magnolia - Fell - Tree is in very poor condition and in severe decline. I believe it…
AT/2025/0246
2023 Approved
T1 - Tilia x europaea (Common Lime) option 1- reduce the tree by 2-3 meters back to the p…
AT/2023/0386
2023 Approved
T1 - Tilia x europaea (Common Lime)- prune back from the house to give a 2-3 meter cleara…
AT/2023/0354
2023 Approved
T2 - Prunus avium (Wild Cherry) -Fell and remove- the Cherry tree has now died, customer…
AT/2023/0338
2022 Refused
T1 - Tilia x europaea (Common Lime) Option 1- Pollard back to historic pollard points at…
AT/2022/0288
2020 Approved
T5 - Horse Chestnut - Reduce 1 x previously pollarded Horse Chestnut by a further 1.5 met…
AT/2020/0175
2020 Approved
T1 & T2 - Ash - Dismantle to near ground level. Both of these trees are exhibiting signs…
AT/2020/0098
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
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2024 Approved
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Replacement of pitched roofs to front to replace deteriorated slates.
P/2024/0556
2022 Refused
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Replacement of existing conservatory and two storey extension (resubmission of refused ap…
P/2022/0424
2021 Refused
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P/2021/1071
2020 Approved
Snowdon Lodge Burridge Road Torquay TQ2 6HG
T1 Beech up to 1m reduction on EAST and crown raise on EAST side up to 3m above footpath…
AT/2020/0356
2020 Approved
Snowdon Lodge Burridge Road Torquay TQ2 6HG
T1 Horse Chestnut- to have full canopy reduction of up to 1-2m on all sides to gain some…
AT/2020/0109
2019 Approved
Chelston Mount Huxtable Hill Torquay TQ2 6RL
Variation of Conditions relating to application P/2016/1121. Condition P1: Changed to ref…
P/2019/0938
2019 Refused
Chelston Mount Huxtable Hill Torquay TQ2 6RL
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P/2019/0776
2018 Approved
5 St Matthews Road Torquay TQ2 6JA
Sycamore (T1) - Dismantle and remove. Reasons: Excessive shading reducing applicant's rea…
AT/2018/0275
2017 Approved
Hartwell House Greenway Road Cockington With Chelston Torquay Torbay TQ2 6JE
T1- Holm oak- Section fell and remove the tree to ground level. Stump top be removed to a…
AT/2017/0065
2016 Refused
Palm Villa Huxtable Hill Torquay TQ2 6RL
Addition of a second storey, to a rear extension
P/2016/1244
2016 Approved
Chelston Mount Huxtable Hill Torquay TQ2 6RL
Change of use from hotel/HMO (Class C1) to dwelling and self contained flat (Class C3) wi…
P/2016/1121
2016 Approved
Chelston Mount Huxtable Hill Cockington With Chelston Torquay Torbay TQ2 6RL
Please see our accompanying report - ref. 0477 TPO Applic Chelston Mount 28.09.16 and loc…
AT/2016/0225
2016 Approved
Snowdon Lodge Burridge Road Cockington With Chelston Torquay Torbay TQ2 6HG
Holm oak on eastern boundary of property, reduce by 50% because of overhanging public rig…
AT/2016/0112
2016 Approved
Hartwell House Greenway Road Cockington With Chelston Torquay Torbay TQ2 6JE
1 x Maple & 1 x unknown tree (see photo and map) To remove due to natural suppression cau…
AT/2016/0082
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