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54 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Ellacombe · updated daily · Torbay Council
- The Cedars Lincombe Hill Road Torquay TQ1 2HNAwaiting decisionReduce Beech (Fagus sylvatica) in the Southern most corner of the property by 2m to create a rough 2.5m gap between the canopy and neighbouring building. Reduction works are to happen only to the lower aspect of the canopy and only to create the gap around the neighbouring property to reduce the risk of damage. Those works will be carried out following current British standards.Received 10 Nov 2026AT/2026/0303
- 23 Lydwell Road Torquay TQ1 1SNAwaiting decisionVariation of Condition relating to application P/2025/0650: Demolition of raised timber deck and construction of single-storey extension to rear with roof terrace over. Construction of external swimming pool and associated landscaping works. Condition: P1 - Approved Plans. Amendments sought: design and layout amendments including removal of connecting stair to ground level and alterations to door openings.Received 5 Nov 2026P/2026/0676
- Clarendon Court Stitchill Road Torquay TQ1 1QAAwaiting decisionT002. 1x Lawson cypress (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) - Crown lift to 3m above ground level for highway clearance. T013. 1x Weeping willow (Salix babylonica) - Prune away from car park to achieve 1.5m clearance. T5857. 1x Norway maple (Acer platanoides) - Sectional dismantle and fell. All branches will be chipped into the undergrowth surrounding the tree. All timber will be removed from site G008. Coppice laurel undergrowth to a height of 0.3m around base of trees to assist in future inspections. T013. 1 x Weeping willow (Salix babylonica) - Reduce the height of the canopy by 2-3m whilst retaining the entirety of the lower canopy to compensate for lean. T014. 1x Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) - Reduce tree to a height of 6m above ground level to reduce the mechanical load on main branch junction. Understory vegetation will be cut to provide a clear access route from the tree. All branches will be chipped back into the undergrowth leaving a level profile with all timber being stacked on site within the dense undergrowth area. T1988. 1x Pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) - Coppice laurel surrounding the base of tree to assist in future inspections. All arising material shall be removed from site and returned to our premises for recycling unless stated otherwise within quote. For Justification, please refer to the Tree Condition Safety SurveyReceived 4 Nov 2026AT/2026/0295
- Notts Hill House Lower Warberry Road Torquay TQ1 1QYAwaiting decision5 Day Notice Removal of dead and heavily decayed pollard which has not regrown. Tree is a significant danger to the care home users, visitors and staff.Received 2 Nov 2026AT/2026/0298
- 20 Branscombe Close Torquay TQ1 3UQAwaiting decisionReplacement of existing flat roof to front porch with a pitched hipped roof.Received 29 Oct 2026P/2026/0595
Planning in Ellacombe
- Approved
- 76%
- 97 of 125 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Ellacombe in the last 24 months, from Torbay Council's planning register.
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TQ1 303 applications in the last 12 monthsTQ2 231 applications in the last 12 months
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About Ellacombe
Ellacombe, a district within Torquay, Devon, features Ellacombe Primary School, notable for housing the only fully intact World War II air raid shelter in the area. This unique historical site could be of interest for planning applications and community projects focused on heritage conservation and educational initiatives. It sits within the Torbay district.
Property prices in Ellacombe show an average sale price of £270,850, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Ellacombe area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Ellacombe a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Ellacombe has 8 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ellacombe planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
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In the last 24 months, 225 planning applications were submitted near Ellacombe. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
The most common types were tree works (53), full planning applications (6), outline applications (4).
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (33% success rate).