Meadow Bank 16 Penpethy Road Brixham TQ5 8NW

Pending AT/2026/0110
Council
Date received
21 Apr 2026
Date validated
21 Apr 2026
Postcode
TQ5 8NW

Description

Beech T2 specifications 1) Reduce the sides of the southern, western and northwestern aspects of the crown by 2-3m with a 100mm maximum cut diameter. This northwestern crown radius will reduce from approximately 7m to 5m. The southern crown radius will reduce from approximately 7m to 5m. The western crown radius will reduce from approximately 14m to 11m. 2) Remove the lowest limb in the southern crown - approximately 200mm in diameter Beech T2 reason for works (Tree report must be read) Previous root disturbance is suspected - potentially destabilising the rooting system. The tree has a significant crown bias to the west. Pruning will reduce the loading on the root system and therefore reduce the likelihood of it uprooting. Tree stands within falling distance to parking. The lowest limb is struck by delivery vehicles, there are limited options for branch reduction. Beech T3 specifications 1) Reduce the sides of the northern, eastern and southern crown aspects by 2.5m ? use a 100mm maximum cut diameter. The crown radius will reduce from approximately 8m to 5.5m. 2) Reduce the top of the tree by 1.5m - use a 75mm maximum cut diameter. The height of the tree will reduce from approximately 19.5m to 18m. Beech T3 reason for works (Tree report must be read) The base of the main stem is decayed. Pruning will reduce bending load and torsional load on the stem base and reduce the likelihood of stem failure. The tree stands within falling distance to the neighbour's house.

Torbay
Planning Authority Score
1.6/10
Poor
#280 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
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%).

Among the slowest councils in England
for householder decisions
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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