28 Totnes Road Paignton TQ4 5JZ Data via plota.co.uk

AT/2026/0181 - Works To Tree Within CA Decided
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

Large Bay Tree has grown between both properties now touching both and is far too large for where it is situated. 11m tall 0.92cm diameter at base to be dismantled down to ground level due to encroachment on both properties Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
22 Jul 2026
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Not to Propose TPO in CA
1 Sept 2026

Not to Propose TPO in CA on 1 Sept 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 3 Sept 2026

Documents

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Site constraints 4

Old Paignton conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Council document ↗
Also on the record
6 listed buildings within 150 m; Scheduled monument 229 m away: The Bishop's Palace, Tower Road; Inside the Paignton built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt

Checked on 11 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

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Important details

Council
Torbay
Application type
Works To Tree Within CA
Postcode
TQ4 5JZ
Received
22 Jul 2026
Validated
22 Jul 2026
Ward
Roundham With Hyde
Case officer
Show
Decision
Not to Propose TPO in CA
Decision date
1 Sept 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Show
Agent
Squirrels Garden and Outside Services

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 3 Sept 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15098619
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2018 Approved
T1 Copper Beech prune secondary branches away from the property by 2 metres back to suita…
AT/2018/0319
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
43 - 45 Totnes Road Paignton TQ4 5LA
Installation of 1no. internally illuminated vertical monument sign, 1no. internally illum…
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2025 Approved
43 - 45 Totnes Road Paignton TQ4 5LA
Change of use to facilitate car rental company. Internal refurbishment, installation of a…
P/2025/0349
2024 Withdrawn
32A Totnes Road Paignton TQ4 5JZ
Cut down very large tree very close to the building which is blocking light from my prope…
AT/2024/0258
2025
Dawes Court Flats 1 To 33 Fisher Street Paignton TQ4 5UD
Installation of electronic communications apparatus.
P/2025/0022
2024 Approved
Mayfield Medical Centre 37 Totnes Road Paignton TQ4 5LA
We wish to lop one branch of the eucalyptus tree that is in our boundary that is very low…
AT/2024/0015
2023 Refused
43 - 45 Totnes Road Paignton TQ4 5LA
Refurbishment to provide car and van vehicle rental facility. Alteration to offices, mode…
P/2023/0605
2021 Approved
35 Totnes Road Paignton TQ4 5LA
Demolition of existing building & replacement with 13 apartments (Access only).
P/2021/1316
2023 Approved
Flat 3 28 Totnes Road Paignton TQ4 5JZ
Formation of replacement external staircase to rear.
P/2023/0676
2023 Approved
Ground Floor Flat 20 Totnes Road Paignton TQ4 5JZ
Magnolia tree in front garden, now blocking light into both ground floor and top floor fl…
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2022 Approved
35 Totnes Road Paignton TQ4 5LA
1. Request to trim overhanging branches of bay trees at G7. Branches are now hindering ac…
AT/2022/0225
2022 Approved
35 Totnes Road Paignton TQ4 5LA
Variation of Conditions relating to P/2020/0775. Condition: P1 - Two storey extension to…
P/2022/0707
2021 Refused
21 New Street Paignton TQ3 3HL
Formation of 3 flats from existing single dwelling house.
P/2021/1028
2020 Approved
35 Totnes Road Paignton TQ4 5LA
Conversion and extension of outbuilding to provide staff training hub.
P/2020/0775
2020 Approved
12 New Street Paignton TQ3 3EJ
Application for mixed use of ground floor area as offices (B1) and psychotherapy clinic (…
P/2020/0617
2020 Approved
Mayfield Medical Centre 37 Totnes Road Paignton TQ4 5LA
G1 - Lime trees located to the right of the building possibly affecting the wall - Disman…
AT/2020/0161
2019 Approved
28 Winner Street Paignton TQ3 3BJ
Change of use for part of ground floor shop (A1) to residential access for flats.
P/2019/1238
2020 Refused
22 Totnes Road Paignton TQ4 5JZ
Large Maidenhair tree located in the front garden of the block of flats -Reduce the heigh…
AT/2020/0010
2019 Approved
20 - 22 Winner Street Paignton TQ3 3BJ
Replacement of metal and timber windows/doors to timber (resubmission of application P/20…
P/2019/1094
2019 Refused
20 - 22 Winner Street Paignton TQ3 3BJ
Replacement of metal and timber windows/doors to upvc.
P/2019/0001
2018 Approved
13 New Street Paignton TQ3 3HL
Change of use to HMO
P/2018/0865
2017 Approved
Dawes Court Fisher Street Roundham With Hyde Paignton Torbay TQ4 5UD
T1 - birch - reduce height by 4mT2 - crab apple - fell
AT/2017/0078
2016 Approved
39 Totnes Road Paignton TQ4 5LA
Non material amendment to P/2016/0060 - Changes to internal layout and entrance door
P/2016/1150
2016 Approved
37 Totnes Road Roundham With Hyde Paignton Torbay TQ4 5LA
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2016 Approved
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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