Planning Application Details - AT/2026/0049

T2 - 1x Silver birch (Betula pendula) - Sectionally dismantle, fell, and remove to ground level, employing appropriate lowering and rigging techniques to safely control the descent of each section in accordance with industry best practice. T3 - Copper beech (Fagus sylvatica purpurea) - Reduce the radial crown spread on the eastern aspect of the canopy that is growing towards the property only by removing approximately 2.50 metres from branch tips, leaving a final radial spread of 7.0 metres at all compass points. Site: Northgate, Higher Warberry Road, Torquay, TQ1 1SF TPO: Area Tree Preservation Order - 1973.013 - Lydwell Area, Torquay T2 - Silver Birch (Betula pendula) The Silver Birch is located in close proximity to the dwelling and rear garden area. Due to its position, the tree now causes significant shading to the main habitable rooms and garden, resulting in reduced natural daylight and amenity value to the property. In addition, Silver Birch is a relatively short-lived, fast-growing species that is prone to progressive decline with age. Removal of T2 will: Significantly improve light levels into the property and garden area. Reduce the risk of future damage to the property from root activity and crown growth. Remove the need for repeated cyclical pruning works in close proximity to the dwelling. The client has confirmed they are happy to replant with a more suitable replacement species in an appropriate location, thereby maintaining long-term tree cover and local amenity value while achieving a more sustainable relationship between tree and property. T3 - Copper Beech (Fagus sylvatica Purpurea) The Copper Beech is a prominent specimen tree situated close to the property boundary, with the eastern sector of the crown extending directly towards the dwelling. An arboricultural risk assessment has been undertaken using the QTRA (Quantified Tree Risk Assessment) methodology. The proposed works are limited to a selective radial crown red

Application Details

Reference: AT/2026/0049
Address: Northgate Higher Warberry Road Torquay TQ1 1SF
Postcode: TQ1 1SF
Local Authority: Torbay
Application Type: Trees
Scale / Size: Small
Status: Undecided

Applicant & Agent

Agent: Devon Tree Services

Agent Address: Devon Tree Services Little Acre Ipplepen Newton Abbot TQ12 5TR United Kingdom

Key Dates

Date Received: 2026-02-06
Date Validated: 2026-02-09
Date Submitted: 2026-02-06

Decision

Decided By: Delegated
Case Officer: See source

Additional Information

Planning Portal ID: PP-14685145
Coordinates: 50.469788, -3.511357

Planning Constraints Identified

This application matches the following planning constraint categories:

Trees & Landscape