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T2 - 1x Silver birch (Betula pendula) - Sectionally dismantle, fell, and remove to ground level, employing appropriate lowering and rigging techniques to safely control the descent of each section in accordance with industry best practice.T3 - Copper beech (Fagus sylvatica purpurea) - Reduce the radial crown spread on the eastern aspect of the canopy that is growing towards the property only by removing approximately 2.50 metres from branch tips, leaving a final radial spread of 7.0 metres at all compass points.Site: Northgate, Higher Warberry Road, Torquay, TQ1 1SFTPO: Area Tree Preservation Order - 1973.013 - Lydwell Area, TorquayT2 - Silver Birch (Betula pendula)The Silver Birch is located in close proximity to the dwelling and rear garden area.Due to its position, the tree now causes significant shading to the main habitablerooms and garden, resulting in reduced natural daylight and amenity value to theproperty.In addition, Silver Birch is a relatively short-lived, fast-growing species that is proneto progressive decline with age.Removal of T2 will:Significantly improve light levels into the property and garden area.Reduce the risk of future damage to the property from root activity and crowngrowth.Remove the need for repeated cyclical pruning works in close proximity to thedwelling.The client has confirmed they are happy to replant with a more suitable replacementspecies in an appropriate location, thereby maintaining long-term tree cover and localamenity value while achieving a more sustainable relationship between tree andproperty.T3 - Copper Beech (Fagus sylvatica Purpurea)The Copper Beech is a prominent specimen tree situated close to the propertyboundary, with the eastern sector of the crown extending directly towards thedwelling.An arboricultural risk assessment has been undertaken using the QTRA (QuantifiedTree Risk Assessment) methodology.The proposed works are limited to a selective radial crown red

Northgate Higher Warberry Road Torquay TQ1 1SF

DecidedReference: AT/2026/0049Torbay Council

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Northgate Higher Warberry Road Torquay TQ1 1SF

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Status
Decided
Application type
Works To Tree Within TPO
Received
6 Feb 2026
Validated
9 Feb 2026
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Torbay Council

Application overview

T2 - 1x Silver birch (Betula pendula) - Sectionally dismantle, fell, and remove to ground level, employing appropriate lowering and rigging techniques to safely control the descent of each section in accordance with industry best practice.T3 - Copper beech (Fagus sylvatica purpurea) - Reduce the radial crown spread on the eastern aspect of the canopy that is growing towards the property only by removing approximately 2.50 metres from branch tips, leaving a final radial spread of 7.0 metres at all compass points.Site: Northgate, Higher Warberry Road, Torquay, TQ1 1SFTPO: Area Tree Preservation Order - 1973.013 - Lydwell Area, TorquayT2 - Silver Birch (Betula pendula)The Silver Birch is located in close proximity to the dwelling and rear garden area.Due to its position, the tree now causes significant shading to the main habitablerooms and garden, resulting in reduced natural daylight and amenity value to theproperty.In addition, Silver Birch is a relatively short-lived, fast-growing species that is proneto progressive decline with age.Removal of T2 will:Significantly improve light levels into the property and garden area.Reduce the risk of future damage to the property from root activity and crowngrowth.Remove the need for repeated cyclical pruning works in close proximity to thedwelling.The client has confirmed they are happy to replant with a more suitable replacementspecies in an appropriate location, thereby maintaining long-term tree cover and localamenity value while achieving a more sustainable relationship between tree andproperty.T3 - Copper Beech (Fagus sylvatica Purpurea)The Copper Beech is a prominent specimen tree situated close to the propertyboundary, with the eastern sector of the crown extending directly towards thedwelling.An arboricultural risk assessment has been undertaken using the QTRA (QuantifiedTree Risk Assessment) methodology.The proposed works are limited to a selective radial crown red

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Reference
AT/2026/0049
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PP-14685145
Ward
Wellswood
Agent
Devon Tree Services

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