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The Copper Beech (T1 on plan and in Report) stands on the boundary between no's 2 & 3, Ben Venue Close, Wellswood, Torquay, TQ1 1RX. It is the only tree on this, the northern side of Ben Venue Close, and is clearly visible on entering the close from Middle Warberry Road. it has major basal decay, and clear evidence of ongoing infection by Honey-Fungus (Armillaria mellea Agg.)It has 2 dwellings and an historic listed structure - the garden pavilion, listed as grade II as a listed structure, as its targets. The tree is to be sectionally dismantled and removed.

2 Ben Venue Close Torquay TQ1 1RX

RegisteredReference: AT/2026/0263Torbay Council

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2 Ben Venue Close Torquay TQ1 1RX

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Application summary

Status
Registered
Application type
Works To Tree Within TPO
Received
22 Sept 2026
Validated
29 Sept 2026
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Torbay Council

Application overview

The Copper Beech (T1 on plan and in Report) stands on the boundary between no's 2 & 3, Ben Venue Close, Wellswood, Torquay, TQ1 1RX. It is the only tree on this, the northern side of Ben Venue Close, and is clearly visible on entering the close from Middle Warberry Road. it has major basal decay, and clear evidence of ongoing infection by Honey-Fungus (Armillaria mellea Agg.)It has 2 dwellings and an historic listed structure - the garden pavilion, listed as grade II as a listed structure, as its targets. The tree is to be sectionally dismantled and removed.

Proposal details

Reference
AT/2026/0263
Alternative references
PP-15240708
Ward
Ellacombe
Agent
Rupert Baker Tree Consultant

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