Torbay
Torbay/AT/2026/0083
Romaleyn Gardens Dartmouth Road Paignton TQ4 5HN
- Reference
- Torbay/AT/2026/0083
- Authority
- Torbay
- Address
- Romaleyn Gardens Dartmouth Road Paignton TQ4 5HN
- Postcode
- TQ4 5HN
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Approval
- Received
- 18 Mar 2026
- Validated
- 18 Mar 2026
- Started
- 18 Mar 2026
- Decided
- 12 May 2026
- Source council
- Torbay
- Council source record
- View public record
- Public data licence
- Open Government Licence v3.0
- Record updated
- 18 Jul 2026
- SEO index generated
- 24 Jul 2026
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Proposal
Justification StatementThis application seeks consent to undertake minor crown lifting and light-touch pruning works to several trees located within a managed residential scheme for elderly occupants. The proposed works are intended to increase natural light levels to nearby properties, communal footpaths, and parking areas, thereby improving visibility, safety, and general amenity for residents. The works are limited, proportionate, and designed to avoid any long-term impact on tree health or amenity value. Tree Work: Recommendations, retaining the trees? natural form and avoiding the creation of large pruning wounds.T1 ? Sycamore - Crown lift on the footpath side by removing secondary and sub-lateral branches only to achieve approximately 3.0 m vertical clearance between ground level and the lowest foliage tipsJustification:To increase daylight to adjacent properties.To improve light and visibility along the footpath used by elderly residents.To provide adequate clearance for safe pedestrian access.Works are minimal and do not involve the removal of primary branches.G4 ? Group of 3x Copper Norway MapleCrown lift by removing secondary and sub-lateral branch growth only to achieve approximately 3.0 m vertical clearance over the footpath and car parking areas.Justification:To allow more natural light into the properties and communal areas.To increase safety by improving visibility for pedestrians and vehicle manoeuvring.To raise the crown uniformly without altering the trees? natural shape.Individual pruning wounds will not exceed 50 mm.T2 ? Western Red CedarCrown lift by removing secondary and sub-lateral branches only to achieve approximately 4.0 m vertical clearance above the footpath.Justification:To improve light levels and reduce shading to nearby dwellings.To ensure safe clearance for pedestrians, mobility scooters, and maintenance access. Pruning wounds will not exceed 40 mm, maintaining natural form.T3 ? BeechCrown lift by removi
Key dates
- Received 18 Mar 2026
- Validated 18 Mar 2026
- Started 18 Mar 2026
- Decided 12 May 2026
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