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Dolvean 48 Melvill Road Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4DQ

Granted Cornwall PA26/05563 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 in a conservation area works include T1 small yew tree, crown of tree is hanging very low. Works, Lift crown to approx. height in picture to give clearance and to improve light levels. T2 Dead cypress, remove

As published by the council, reference PA26/05563

Application record

Reference
PA26/05563
Type
Trees in a Conservation Area
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Decided not to make a TPO (TCA apps)
Received
18 Aug 2026
Validated
18 Aug 2026
Decided
17 Sep 2026
Ward
Falmouth Arwenack
Parish
Falmouth
Decision by
Self Sign Off (Area Team)
Postcode
TR11 4DQ

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 18 Aug 2026

    Received by Cornwall

  2. 24 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. 17 Sep 2026

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

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Western Tree Surgeons Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Truro

Active · incorporated 2004 · Truro

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Documents

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6 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Cornwall granted permission on 17 September 2026, 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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