Protea Seaway Lane Torquay TQ2 6PW Data via plota.co.uk
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
Application progress
Approved on 23 Jun 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 5 Jul 2026
Site constraints 5
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How this decision compares
Decided in 6 days from validation, 37 days faster than Torbay's median of 43 for tree and landscaping works. Approved, as 86% 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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Historical activity at this location
25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Nearby activity
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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