Abbotswood, Higher Lincombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 2EX
About Abbotswood
Abbotswood is a property in Torquay (TQ1 2EX). It has council tax band F.
5 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.
Energy performance
No EPC on record
This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.
Planning history
Planning history at Abbotswood is exclusively tree-management applications — typical for a property with mature trees on or near the plot.
- Mar 2025Tree WorksTreesIn report
T1 - x1 Mature Holm Oak - Crown reduce overall canopy of the tree by Reduce the height of the tree by approximately x2.0 metres leaving a final tree height of approximately x10.0 metres. Reduce radial canopy spreads by approximately x2.0 metres leaving a final radial crown spread of approximately x9.0 metres at all compass points points while retaining the main framework & shape of the crown & therefore a high proportion of the foliage bearing structure. Remove epicormic growth up to approximately x4.0 metres from ground level. All pruning cuts to be made at suitable growth points. Pruning wounds shall not exceed x40 mm in diameter. All works carried out to BS 39982010 Tree Works Recommendations For justification please see QTRA attached.
- Agent
- Devon Tree Services
- Reference
- AT/2025/0015
- Nov 2021Tree WorksTreesIn report
Evergreen Oak (T1) - Crown thin by a maximum of 20% of crown volume. The thinning works will be achieved solely by the removal of tertiary branches measuring no more than 25mm in diameter. Reduce/remove over-extending small branch as indicated in supporting annotated photograph. All works to be carried out in accordance with BS3998:2010 Tree work - Recommendations Reason(s): The applicants have been successfully repeat managing this tree for many years in order to maintain consistent daylight levels onto the south facing amenity garden. Previous permission(s) were granted under AT/2018/0083, AT/2013/0079 and AT/2010/0046. The works are within the tree's ability to tolerate the work without unduly affecting it's health or value in the landscape.
- Agent
- TreeLoGik
- Documents
- 4 docs on file
- Reference
- AT/2021/0341
Sales history & valuation
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in TQ1 2EX: £245,000 (2025–2021).
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£227,500
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
5/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Kenilworth — bus stop.
Closest school
0.8 km
Ilsham Church of England Academy. 13 schools nearby.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
48.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.6dB