Astor House Warren Road Torquay TQ2 5TN
Yew trees (Taxus baccata) (T1,T3, T4) Request removal and replanting in a more suitable location with a species better adapted to the environment due to poor physiological condition. Environmental challenges are likely contributing factors, such as poor soil quality and water drainage. The trees' location in a paved area exacerbates these challenges, with root encroachment compromising the surrounding paving and walls, further indicating their unsuitability for healthy growth. Given the observed decline in vitality over the years and the compromised location, it is anticipated that the condition of the trees will continue to deteriorate, posing potential risks to surrounding infrastructure and safety (as a result of rock fall). Medium risk identified.Removal and replanting in a more suitable location with a species better adapted to the environment is recommended, especially considering the site's history of tree removal due to safety concerns (Rock Walk tree clearance in 2008).Holm oak (Quercus ilex) (T2) Remove. No observable defects, however, its current trajectory of growth into the adjacent wall presents a risk of damage. Given the tree's early stage of development and its lack of visual enhancement to the surrounding area, removal is recommended as a proactive measure to mitigate potential structural issues and preserve the integrity of the wall