4 Wolborough Gardens Brixham TQ5 9DD Data via plota.co.uk

AT/2026/0150 - Works To Tree Within TPO Registered

Proposal

T1 - 1x False Acacia / Black Locust - Sectionally dismantle, fell, and remove to ground level using appropriate dismantling and lowering techniques to ensure the safe and controlled removal of all sections in accordance with industry best practice. Treat the cut stump with a selective herbicide in the form of Eco Plugs (glyphosate) to reduce the likelihood of regrowth. T2 - 1x Common Beech Tree - Reduce the overall canopy of the tree as follows: Reduce the height of the tree by approximately 2.0 metres, leaving a final overall height of 8.0 metres. Reduce the radial crown spread by approximately 2.0 metres, leaving a final radial spread of approximately 6.0 m at all compass points. All works shall retain the tree?s main framework and natural form, maintaining a high proportion of the foliage-bearing structure. Individual pruning wounds shall not exceed 80 mm in diameter. Crown lift by removing secondary and sub-lateral branch growth only, to provide a vertical clearance of approximately 2.50 metres between ground level and the lowest foliage tips, thereby achieving the desired clearance above the driveway & garage roof. All works shall retain the natural form of the crown and avoid the creation of large pruning wounds. Individual pruning wounds shall not exceed 40 mm in diameter. All cuts shall be made at suitable growth points in accordance with BS 3998:2010 Tree Work ? Recommendations. Tree Preservation Order & Conservation Area Application Justification See attached document for specification, plan and reasons… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
16 Jun 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

Important details

Council
Torbay
Application type
Works To Tree Within TPO
Postcode
TQ5 9DD
Received
16 Jun 2026
Validated
16 Jun 2026
Ward
St Peters With St Marys
Case officer
Track to view
Decision level
Delegated
Agent
Devon Tree Services

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15007578
Env. assessment
No
Torbay
Planning Authority Score
1.6/10
Poor
#280 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Torbay is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #275 out of 292. 52% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (88%) 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, 2025
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #197 of 292
88%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #225 of 292
36%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #275 of 292
52%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #238 of 292
72%
Minor dwellings approved
54 decided (1-9 homes)
90%
Major dwellings approved
10 decided (10+ homes)
95%
Change of use approved
39 decided
533
Total decisions
77 refused in 2025