81 Freshwater Drive Paignton TQ4 7SD Data via plota.co.uk

AT/2026/0156 - Works To Tree Within TPO Approved
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

T1 Ash: Northwestern aspect of canopy to be reduced laterally (shortening by up to 1.5m - maximum cut diameter 75mm) to reduce end weight to reduce the risk of limbs snapping over garden area. Pre pruning dimensions: H: 16m W: 10m Post pruning dimensions: H: 16m W: 8.5m… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
18 Jun 2026
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Approved
4 Aug 2026

Approved on 4 Aug 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 4 Aug 2026

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Important details

Council
Torbay
Application type
Works To Tree Within TPO
Postcode
TQ4 7SD
Received
18 Jun 2026
Validated
18 Jun 2026
Ward
Churston With Galmpton
Case officer
Show
Decision
Approval
Decision date
4 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Show
Agent
Kneebone Trees LTD

Public comments

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Last counted 4 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15015071
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 Refused
This is an Ash tree in rear garden of 81 Freshwater Drive (TPO ref: 1998.036) The propose…
AT/2025/0179
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Refused
80 Freshwater Drive Paignton TQ4 7SD
Three large horse chestnut trees which have massively overgrown and effectively taken up…
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2022 Refused
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Single storey extension to side.
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2020 Approved
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2020 Refused
4 Venford Close Paignton TQ4 7SE
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Single storey extension to front.
P/2020/0416
2020 Approved
92 Freshwater Drive Paignton TQ4 7SD
Macrocarpa (A1) - TPO1981.04 Removal of low overhanging branch which extends into neighbo…
AT/2020/0011
2019 Refused
67 Davies Avenue Paignton TQ4 7AW
Single storey extension to front elevation.
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2019 Approved
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2019 Approved
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2019 Refused
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Two storey extension to front and rear. New garage and porch area.
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2019 Approved
92 Freshwater Drive Paignton TQ4 7SD
Erection of Timber Garden Office
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2018 Approved
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Formation of porch to front and conservatory to rear (retrospective)
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2018 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 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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings