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P/2026/0292 - Cert. of Lawfulness - Existing Approved
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Received
5 May 2026
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Consultation
21 May 2026
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Approved
16 Jun 2026

Approved on 16 Jun 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 19 Jul 2026

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Associated applications 4

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    Conditions varied

Site constraints 4

Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 3; Tree preservation order 0 m away: Rowcroft Hospice and The Rainbow, Torquay; Inside the Paignton built-up area; Priority habitat 32 m away: Deciduous woodland.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

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Important details

Council
Torbay
Application type
Cert. of Lawfulness - Existing
Postcode
TQ2 5LS
Received
5 May 2026
Validated
5 May 2026
Ward
Tormohun
Case officer
Show
Decision
Approval
Decision date
16 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Show
Agent
Lichfields

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14893988
Planning Portal ref
PP-14893988
Comments by
11 Jun 2026
Site or press notice
21 May 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 Approved
T0061 - 1x Mature Beech Tree Sectionally dismantle the tree to leave a retained 4.0 metre…
AT/2025/0315
2025 Approved
T1671 - 1x Lawson cypress (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) - Sectionally dismantle, fell, and r…
AT/2025/0163
2025 Approved
I am writing to formally provide a 5-day exemption notice for the below works to T13 - La…
AT/2025/0166
2025 Withdrawn
Tree Details: Species: Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) Location: Meadow Field - ///ha…
AT/2025/0137
2025 Approved
Rowcroft Hospice, Southern Boundary, Rear of 22, Blindwylle Road; T0052 - 1x Holm Oak - C…
AT/2025/0086
2025 Approved
T0972 - ///monk.comforted.boomer - Horse chestnut - Crown lift up to approximately x6 met…
AT/2025/0081
2024 Approved
G005 - Common ash - Group of 4 trees adjacent to site access down steep bank with branche…
AT/2024/0301
2024 Approved
1 x Holm Oak which is situated on the northern aspect of number 9 Pilmuir Avenue. Re-poll…
AT/2024/0283
2024 Approved
1 x Elm tree - Crown lift up to approximately x4 metres from ground level to achieve the…
AT/2024/0156
2023 Refused
3x mature beech trees behind and to the north east of the creative therapies studio. ///d…
AT/2023/0147
2023 Refused
3x mature beech trees behind and to the north east of the creative therapies studio. ///d…
AT/2023/0051
2022 Refused
On sketch plan: ///ready.split.thudding Too61- beech. Height reduction by c.5-6m (tree 24…
AT/2022/0317
2022 Approved
T0061 - beech - height reduction by c.5-6m (tree 24m and post pruning height will be c.18…
AT/2022/0277
2022 Approved
TT0090 Holm Oak - Reduce in height by approximately 4m to suitable pollard points leaving…
AT/2022/0198
2022 Approved
Remove fallen dead tree from in woodland that is resting on the security fence. 5 day not…
AT/2022/0093
2022 Approved
G1 Laurels cut back by approximately 2m to allow access for tracked MEWP. G2 Failed dead…
AT/2022/0054
2021 Approved
T0091 - Multi stemmed Norway Maple on main drive - dismantle two main stems supported by…
AT/2021/0269
2021 Approved
T1 - Ash - Remove to near ground level. This tree is moribund as diagnosed by Devon Tree…
AT/2021/0206
2021 Approved
H1 - Laurel hedge on left hand side of main drive - dismantle to 30cm from ground level s…
AT/2021/0041
2019 Approved
Poplar (T1) - Fell as the tree has outgrown its position and is hampering the management…
AT/2019/0008
2019 Approved
5 Day Dead/ Dangerous Notification Please be advised that we intend to carry out the foll…
AT/2019/0001
2018 Approved
Holm oak (G2) - Re-pollard to previous points. To continue cyclical management.
AT/2018/0146
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2024 Approved
Rowcroft Hospice Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS
Variation of Conditions relating to major application P/2022/0772: Demolition of Mildmay…
P/2024/0497
2024 Refused
Birds Haven Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS
G0001 - x1 Holm Oak - Crown Reduce overall canopy of the tree Reduce the height of the tr…
AT/2024/0163
2024 Approved
Birds Haven Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS
2 x dead Pine trees to sectional fell due to proximity of road and dwellings
AT/2024/0155
2024 Approved
Rowcroft Hospice Ellas Gardens Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS
Non-Material Amendment to P/2022/0772. Amendments sought: Changes to hospice, care home…
P/2024/0309
2023 Approved
21 Crownhill Park Torquay TQ2 5LN
Hip-to-gable extension with rear dormer.
P/2023/1033
2023 Withdrawn
21 Crownhill Park Torquay TQ2 5LN
Construction of hip-to-gable and dormer extensions on roof.
P/2023/0906
2023 Approved
Flat 12 Birds Haven Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS
T1 Holm Oak to have 2 lowest major limbs (approx 200mm di.) removed, and remaining sub-la…
AT/2023/0091
2022 Approved
Rowcroft Hospice Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS
Demolition of Mildmay, the art room and estate workshop buildings and construction of new…
P/2022/0772
2022 Approved
Birds Haven Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS
T1115- Holm Oak -reduce 2 x primary stems and 1 x secondary branch by approximately 5-6 m…
AT/2022/0300
2022 Refused
27 Crownhill Park Torquay TQ2 5LW
Formation of fire exit door and terrace, including first floor flat roofed extension to r…
P/2022/0865
2022 Approved
Rowcroft Hospice Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS
Request for screening opinion relating to requirement for Environmental Impact Assessment…
P/2022/0041
2021 Approved
Land Adjacent To High View Lodge Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS
T1 - Front garden - Holm oak - target prune lowest lateral overhanging branch back to mai…
AT/2021/0140
2021 Approved
Birds Haven Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS
T1 - Holm oak in coppice - reduce branch on north west side by 4-5 metres to previous pru…
AT/2021/0112
2021 Approved
Birds Haven Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS
Removal of Conditions relating to application P/2019/0108. Conditions: 02 - Parking and M…
P/2021/0112
2020 Approved
26 Crownhill Park Torquay TQ2 5LW
Replacement detached garage.
P/2020/0663
2020 Approved
High View Lodge Avenue Road Torquay TQ2 5LS
Alterations to fenestration of kitchen.
P/2020/0142
2019 Approved
Birdshaven Land Adjacent To No 1 Birdshaven Avenue Rd Torquay TQ25LS
Construction of new house.
P/2019/0108
2017 Approved
Flat 9 Birds Haven Avenue Road Tormohun Torquay Torbay TQ2 5LS
Tree- Fell
AT/2017/0144
2016 Approved
Birds Haven Avenue Road Tormohun Torquay Torbay TQ2 5LS
Prune four trees:Tree 890 Holm oak Tree Cpt2.1 Sycamore x 2Tree CPT2.2 - Holm oakCrown li…
AT/2016/0247
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
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Torbay decision statistics
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings