Planning application
Dolvean 48 Melvill Road Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4DQ
Works: Trees
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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
- Awaiting decision
- Received
- 18 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 18 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Falmouth Arwenack
- Parish
- Falmouth
- Postcode
- TR11 4DQ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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18 Aug 2026
Received by Cornwall
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24 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 13 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Cornwall took a median of 49 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Agent on file, a tree-works contractor registered in Truro
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Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
This application is with Cornwall for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Cornwall decided tree works applications in a median of 39 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
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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PA26/05611 Awaiting decision
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PA26/05277 Decided
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PA26/05169 Decided
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PA26/05184 Decided
6 Castle Hill Lostwithiel Cornwall PL22 0DE
Works to trees within a Conservation Area for H1 - Mixed species hedge, remove. T1 - Mature fir tree, reduce overall height by approximately 3 metres. T2 - Mature ash tree, reduce by 1.5m all around with pruning cuts limited to 70mm.
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PA26/05123 Decided
1 Trennick Row Malpas Road Truro Cornwall TR1 1QL
Works to Tree(s) within a Conservation Area (TCA) Permission to remove cypress tree.