Wilnecote Lodge Furzehill Road Torquay TQ1 3JG Data via plota.co.uk

AT/2026/0041 - Works To Tree Within TPO Approved

Proposal

T007 - Tag 0048 - Turkey Oak - Reduce crown height of tree by 2-3m; reduce south aspect of crown over Ash Hill Road by approx. 2m, to suitable subsidiary growth points. Client ref. 009; previous pruning to remove large diameter primary limbs over Ash Hill Road with 4 wounds noted, exposed dysfunctional sapwood; likely increased internal stress and potential crack formation in primary limb at 8m, south aspect as indicated by rapid rib formation; failure of this limb informs risk assessment, likely onto parked vehicle. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
9 Feb 2026
Approved
1 Apr 2026

Approved on 1 Apr 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 19 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Torbay
Application type
Works To Tree Within TPO
Postcode
TQ1 3JG
Received
9 Feb 2026
Validated
9 Feb 2026
Ward
Ellacombe
Case officer
Show
Decision
Approval
Decision date
1 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Show
Agent
RSK Hi-Line Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14662797
Env. assessment
No
Torbay
Planning Authority Score
1.9/10
Poor
#276 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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%).

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, the year to March 2026
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #183 of 296
90%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #197 of 296
37%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #276 of 296
54%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #247 of 296
81%
Minor dwellings approved
53 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
9 decided (10+ homes)
91%
Change of use approved
44 decided
529
Total decisions
68 refused in the year to March 2026