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Leaferne Hobbacott Lane Marhamchurch Bude Cornwall EX23 0HD

Granted Cornwall PA25/08438 Trees in a Conservation Area

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Works to trees within a conservation area. T1 - Beech - Reduce in height by 1m - reduce western side by up to 1m - reduce eastern side by up to 3m - shape in rest of tree to match

As published by the council, reference PA25/08438

Application record

Reference
PA25/08438
Type
Trees in a Conservation Area
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Decided not to make a TPO (TCA apps)
Received
10 Nov 2025
Validated
10 Nov 2025
Decided
5 Dec 2025
Ward
Poundstock
Parish
Marhamchurch
Decision by
Peer Sign Off
Postcode
EX23 0HD

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 10 Nov 2025

    Received by Cornwall

  2. 5 Dec 2025

    Decision issued: Decided not to make a TPO (TCA apps)

  3. 21 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

James Balch Tree Services Agent, a tree-works contractor

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Documents

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5 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Cornwall granted permission on 5 December 2025, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About tree works applications

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

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