Protea Seaway Lane Torquay TQ2 6PW Data via plota.co.uk

AT/2026/0157 - Works To Tree-Dead And Dangerous Approved

Proposal

5 Day Notice Fell - Dangerous tree. Has sufferred significant structural deterioration following the failure and subsequent removel of a large scaffold limb. Inspection has revealed extensive decay and rot affecting the main stem and lower structure of the tree. The loss of the major limb has exposed a substantial wound through which decay organisms have become established. The presence of Kretzschmaria deusta (brittle cinder fungus) at the base of the tree, together with symptoms consistent with advanced root and butt decay. Due to the close proxmity to the public highway on Seaway Lane it presents an unacceptable danger to highway users, pedestrians and property. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
17 Jun 2026
Approved
23 Jun 2026

Approved on 23 Jun 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Torbay
Application type
Works To Tree-Dead And Dangerous
Postcode
TQ2 6PW
Received
17 Jun 2026
Validated
17 Jun 2026
Ward
Cockington With Chelston
Case officer
Track to view
Decision
Approval
Decision date
23 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Agent
First Cut Trees Limited

Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No
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%).

Among the slowest councils in England
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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