Torbay
Torbay/AT/2026/0088
Rock Bank West Higher Manor Road Brixham TQ5 8HA
- Reference
- Torbay/AT/2026/0088
- Authority
- Torbay
- Address
- Rock Bank West Higher Manor Road Brixham TQ5 8HA
- Postcode
- TQ5 8HA
- Status
- Unknown
- Decision
- Part allowed/part refused
- Received
- 23 Mar 2026
- Validated
- 23 Mar 2026
- Started
- 23 Mar 2026
- Decided
- 18 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
Location
Approximate location
Proposal
Oak T1 - Proposed work: Fell.Justification: The tree exhibits a pronounced lean with a restricted rooting environment, resulting in reduced structural stability. Removal is appropriate due to limited long-term retention potential. Natural regeneration is generally expected and seen as a suitable strategy for this species.Oak T2 - Proposed work: Re-coppice to previous points.Justification: Evidence of decay within the lower stem. Re-coppicing helps restore a stable coppice stool and keeps the tree contributing to the hedge structure. Natural regeneration is generally expected and seen as a suitable replacement strategy for this species.Oak T3 - Proposed work: Fell.Justification: Significant lean combined with constrained rooting space, limiting safe future development. Removal is appropriate given the low long-term viability. Natural regeneration is generally expected and seen as a suitable strategy for this species.Oak T4 - Re-coppice to previous points.Justification: Decay is present in the lower stem. Re-coppicing helps restore a stable coppice stool and keeps the tree contributing to the hedge structure. Natural regeneration is generally expected and seen as a suitable replacement strategy for this species.Sycamore T5 - Proposed work: Crown reduction by up to 2m, maintaining natural form.Justification: Works intended to manage crown spread and maintain appropriate clearance while retaining tree health and amenity value. The tree lost its stability and possibly some roots when the neighbouring wall collapsed last year.Oak T6 - Proposed work: Remove the lowest-order branch only.Justification: Minor branch removal required to facilitate access for larger vehicles. The branch is of small diameter with an acceptable 3:1 ratio, and removal will not adversely affect the tree's form or vitality.
Key dates
- Received 23 Mar 2026
- Validated 23 Mar 2026
- Started 23 Mar 2026
- Decided 18 May 2026
Planning history / related applications
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