Torbay

83 Torridge Avenue Torquay TQ2 7NB

Oak (T1) - a crown reduction of up to 2 metres on the north-west aspect of the crown, in accordance with BS3998:2010, is planned. The tree has a single upward-growing stem that divides into two secondary stems supporting the crown. A stem has been historically damaged where the secondary stem attaches to the primary stem. Decay has developed downwards for an unknown length. This work will help offset increased wind exposure and the changes following the loss of a nearby tree's vitality and crown. The pruning will rebalance the crown, reduce wind resistance, and help maintain the tree?s stability and safe retention.Final Cuts Specification: All cuts should be back to suitable secondary growth points while maintaining a natural canopy shape. No branch should be shortened by more than a third of its length. Cut diameters should stay under 50 mm to avoid large wounds.VTA access is very limited; please contact the applicant if you wish to arrange access.

St Mary Magdalene Church Union Street Torquay TQ1 4BX

T004: Crown raise and prune selectively for 2m building clearance.T005: Prune for 1.5m clearance from church building.

Received 30 Apr 2026

Hyperion Underhill Road Torquay TQ2 6SL

We want to remove the tree down to approximately 3m from ground level.After ongoing review its deemed necessary to dismantle and remove the tree due to its disease and no long term viability.T001 - Monterey Cypress - as in Hi-Lines report.2021: The initial assessment noted a minor deterioration from the previous year, withthe tree displaying sub-optimal vitality and crown density. This decline wasaccompanied by increasing levels of deadwood throughout the crown, with Old MillRoad identified as the primary high-occupancy target.2023: Dysfunction within the crown had noticeably increased, with onlyapproximately 50?60% of functional crown remaining. Infection by Seiridiumcardinale was suspected. A large, upright, central primary limb, biased to the west,was confirmed dead and exhibited torsional splitting; this limb was somewhatsheltered by the remaining canopy. The increasing crown dysfunction was mostvisible over the driveway leading to Hyperion.2025: The most recent inspection confirmed no significant change in the overallstatus or risk assessment of the tree. The dead primary limb was removed after theprevious assessment as recommended. However, minor additional deterioration andthe advancement of Seiridium cardinale symptoms were recorded, necessitatingcontinued close monitoring. The long-term viability of this tree remains questionableand the requirement for its removal is highly likely.

Received 30 Apr 2026

Burton Villa Burton Villa Close Brixham TQ5 9JB

T1 - Willow - remove - necessary as the tree is growing close to house and power lines

Received 28 Apr 2026

19 Shirburn Road Torquay TQ1 3JL

Formation of parking space to front (W) (part retrospective).

Received 27 Apr 2026

The Venus Cafe Broadsands Beach Paignton TQ4 6HL

Installation of new Fibre service, including 206m of new duct and 1 x footway box.

Received 27 Apr 2026