Graylings Bascombe Road Brixham TQ5 0JX
Proposal
T001 - 1 x Copper beech (Fagus sylvatica purpurea) - Reduce to tree in height from 13m to 11m not exceeding wounds of 75mm, and radial crown spread from 6.5m to 5m not exceeding wounds of 75mm. Crown raise tree to give a maximum clearance of 2.5 metres from the property. Justification for works - The tree has been reduced historically and has responded well resulting in limited amenity loss and a better relationship between tree and property.
- Received
- 2 March 2026
- Decision level
- Delegated (officer decision)
- Council
- Torbay Council
- Ward
- Churston With Galmpton
- Agent
- Devon Tree Services
- ReceivedReceived2 Mar
- ValidatedValidated4 Mar
- Consult.Consultation
- TargetTarget Date
- DecidedDecided
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About this application
This is a tree application at Graylings Bascombe Road Brixham TQ5 0JX. Torbay has handled 738 applications of this type. It has been with the council since 2 March 2026 and is still awaiting a decision. There have been 3 other applications at this address. In the past year there have been 22 applications across Churston With Galmpton. We hold 769 applications in total for the TQ5 postcode area.
87% of trees applications at Torbay Council were approved. Across all application types, the council typically decides in about 8 weeks (median).
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Application details
- Postcode
- TQ5 0JX
- Application type
- Works To Tree Within TPO
- Scale / size
- Small
Planning application dates
- Date validated
- 4 March 2026
Applicant and agent
- Agent
- Devon Tree Services
- Agent address
- Devon Tree Services Little Acre Ipplepen Newton Abbot TQ12 5TR United Kingdom
Additional information
- Planning Portal ID
- PP-14745629
- Comments
- 0
Site constraints
Designations that overlap or adjoin the site outline.
- Tree Preservation Order: Ref 2025.005Part of the site · +1 more
- Flood zone 1: Low probability (rivers and sea)
Also checked, none recorded (23)
flood storage areas, conservation areas, listed buildings, Article 4 directions, green belt, scheduled monuments, World Heritage Sites, World Heritage Site buffer zones, registered parks and gardens, registered battlefields, Heritage at Risk entries, nutrient neutrality catchments, national parks, National Landscapes, SSSIs, Special Areas of Conservation, Special Protection Areas, Ramsar sites, ancient woodland, national nature reserves, local nature reserves, heritage coasts and brownfield registers.
A guide only, from official open data; it is not a planning search. Flood zones cover rivers and sea, not surface water.
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Contains public sector information from planning.data.gov.uk (MHCLG and local planning authorities), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright and database right 2026.
© Historic England 2026. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. The Historic England GIS Data contained in this material was obtained on 2026-11-03. The most publicly available up to date Historic England GIS Data can be obtained from HistoricEngland.org.uk.
© Natural England copyright. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2026.
© Environment Agency copyright and/or database right 2026. All rights reserved. Flood Map for Planning, Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Associated applications
- 20267 Sep
Tree ID: T1 - Beech (Copper Beech) as identified under the Modified Schedule of TPO 2025.005. Proposed Work…
PendingApplicationRelatedAT/2026/0218 - 20262 Mar
T001 - 1 x Copper beech (Fagus sylvatica purpurea) - Reduce to tree in height from 13m to 11m not exceeding…
This applicationPendingTreesAT/2026/0070
Planning history at this site
2 other applications at this property, newest first.
- 20261 May
First floor extension to front with Juliet balcony, increase size and shape to front dormer, open porch to…
PendingApplicationP/2026/0290 - 202620 Feb
T001 Copper beech (Fagus sylvatica purpurea) - Sectionally dismantle and fell. T001 is situated approximately…
WithdrawnWorks To Tree Within TPOAT/2026/0061
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Protected trees (TPO) are on or next to this site.
- 26.4 miPlymouthRTPIRICS Regulated
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Contractors near this project
Find contractors for tree surgery near this site- Kevin Thomas Electrical LtdElectrician0.3 mi
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