Planning application
Leaferne Hobbacott Lane Marhamchurch Bude Cornwall EX23 0HD
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
- 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
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10 Nov 2025
Received by Cornwall
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5 Dec 2025
Decision issued: Decided not to make a TPO (TCA apps)
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21 Jul 2026
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Who's behind it
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James Balch Tree Services Agent, a tree-works contractor
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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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