6 Ben Venue Close Torquay TQ1 1RX
Pending
AT/2026/0102
Description
Complete removal of dangerous leaning Cyprus pine tree.
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Historical activity at this location
28 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2024
Approved
Please see attached plan and location photographs of each tree in question. The applicati…
2020
Refused
(1)Holm Oak very near boundary wall. Request felling or at the very least crown or pollar…
2020
Approved
Split conservation area application from AT/2020/0365 - Crown small cherry tree at the fr…
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
4 Ben Venue Close Torquay TQ1 1RX
Partial conversion of garage, alterations to the rear, single storey extension to replace…
2024
Approved
Ben Venue Middle Warberry Road Torquay TQ1 1RS
Remodelling of driveway and terrace to front. Construction of pergola to front and carpor…
2024
Approved
Ben Venue Middle Warberry Road Torquay TQ1 1RS
Remodelling of driveway and terrace to front. Construction of pergola to front and carpor…
2025
With conditions
Flat 1 Villa Paradiso 11 Higher Warberry Road Torquay TQ1 1RY
Work to specification from tree report: T001 Holm Oak - Reduce crown over car park by 3m…
2024
Approved
Le Convido Higher Warberry Road Torquay TQ1 1RY
Conversion of garage to garden room/study/games room (retrospective).
2024
Refused
7 Ben Venue Close Torquay TQ1 1RX
Although I do not believe that the tree in question is subject to a preservation order, I…
2024
Approved
10 Ben Venue Close Torquay TQ1 1RX
x1 Holm Oak - Crown Reduce overall by removing approximately x1.0 metre from branch tips…
2024
Ben Venue Middle Warberry Road Torquay TQ1 1RS
Replacement conservatory, terracing works, alterations to driveway and new garage/car por…
2023
Approved
Coverdale Middle Warberry Road Torquay TQ1 1RS
Horse Chestnut (T1) - Fell because the tree is declining and is completely girdled with n…
2022
Approved
11 Ben Venue Close Torquay TQ1 1RX
Cypress (T1) Fell to ground level due to a large split, cavity and decay at the base of t…
2020
Refused
Ben Venue Middle Warberry Road Torquay TQ1 1RS
External and internal works comprising of removal of damaged glazing, strengthening roof…
2020
Approved
10 Ben Venue Close Torquay TQ1 1RX
Remodelling of the sloping garden, including replacement of decking with slab patio, new…
2021
Approved
Villa Paradiso 11 Higher Warberry Road Torquay TQ1 1RY
Rear Garden T1 - Multi Stemmed Palm (out growing position in terrace adjacent to access s…
2020
Approved
Ben Venue Middle Warberry Road Torquay TQ1 1RS
T1 - small ASH - Fell Tree - Ash Dieback Disease T2 - small ASH - Fell Tree - Ash Dieback…
2020
Approved
8 Ben Venue Close Torquay TQ1 1RX
T1 - Bay (extensive die back throughout crown) - Reduce crown by approximately 3 metres a…
2020
With conditions
Ben Venue Middle Warberry Road Torquay TQ1 1RS
candGroup T1-Variety of trees-crown lift to 5 metres T2-Holm Oak-Fell tree-leaning badly…
2020
Refused
Haytor View Rosehill Road Torquay TQ1 1RJ
Cladding to three walls of side extension.
2020
Approved
2 Ben Venue Close Torquay TQ1 1RX
T1 Mature Sycamore. Applying to reduce western lowest primary that extends over the highw…
2019
With conditions
2 Ben Venue Close Torquay TQ1 1RX
T1 - 14m Horse chestnut - reduce by approx 2m in height and Eastern lateral spread assuri…
2019
Approved
10 Ben Venue Close Torquay TQ1 1RX
Remove 1 x bay tree. T1) Reduce 1 x magnolia by no more than 1 metre of the overall heigh…
2017
Approved
7 Ben Venue Close Wellswood Torquay Torbay TQ1 1RX
felling of sycamore tree in garden
2016
Refused
6 Ben Venue Close Wellswood Torquay Torbay TQ1 1RX
Crown reducing of Sycamore of Evergreen Oak as per photographs
2016
Approved
10 Ben Venue Close Wellswood Torquay Torbay TQ1 1RX
WORK TO BE CARRIED OUT ONLY TO 2 X SYCAMORES TO HELP CONTROL GROWTH AND INCREASE LIGHT FO…
2016
Refused
2 Ben Venue Close Wellswood Torquay Torbay TQ1 1RX
All works in accordance with BS3998:2010 Tree work - RecommendationsHorse Chestnut (T1) 1…
2016
Refused
8 Ben Venue Close Wellswood Torquay Torbay TQ1 1RX
Beech: reduction of lateral branches over roof by no more than 3.5m
Torbay
Planning Authority Score
1.6/10
Poor
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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%).
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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