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PendingAT/2026/0230Submitted 2 weeks agoTree works

9 Marlborough Avenue Torquay TQ1 1TT

T1 Yew is highly tolerant of pruning, responds well to cyclical management, and retains good vitality and crown density after reduction. A modest 1.5?m crown reduction on a 5-year cycle is therefore proportionate, sustainable, and appropriate for the long-term management of this tree in its constrained position. The tree exhibits a pronounced downslope lean, damaging the garden steps and increasing the risk of progressive deformation and further structural impact on them. A light cyclical reduction will reduce end-weight, limit further displacement, and maintain the tree in a safe and suitable condition. T2 Pine selective reduction of the lowest-order branch by approximately 3?m to reduce end-weight and manage encroachment towards neighbouring houses and gardens. No alteration to the main crown structure. The tree displays a significant downslope lean, with the lower crown targeting neighbouring houses and gardens. The lowest-order branch carries disproportionate end-weight on the tension side of the lean, increasing the risk of progressive deformation and conflict with adjacent properties. A targeted 3?m reduction of this limb will reduce loading, limit further displacement, and maintain safe clearance. The proposed work is therefore proportionate, sustainable, and appropriate for the long-term management of the tree in its constrained position.

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Progress

Submitted
20 Aug 2026
— completed
Validated
25 Aug 2026
— completed
Consultation
— not yet reached
Target date
— not yet reached
Decided
— not yet reached

Application details

Reference
AT/2026/0230
Local authority
Torbay
Postcode
TQ1 1TT
Ward
Wellswood
Application type
Trees
Property type
House

Key dates

Submitted
20 Aug 2026
Validated
25 Aug 2026

Estimated project value

£400–£3k

Typical UK cost for this job type, at UK average rates (2026). Estimated from the proposal description — planning applications do not state build cost. Source: trade estimate.

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Homes here go for about £580,000 — the median of the last 8 market sales in TQ1 1TT, £450,000 to £720,000.

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Planning constraints

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