Planning application
26/0584/TRE
The Old Rectory Swan Hill Road Colyford Devon EX24 6QJ
Proposal
T1: Lime - reduce crown overall and reduce road/path overhang by up to approx. 3m branch length reduction, max cuts 50-60mm. dia. Retain and protect mistletoe during arb operations. Remove hung-up deadwood, cut back torn-out or broken stubs to natural target healing points - noted that cut diameters will be larger for some of these latter work tasks. T2-T4: x3 Lime - reduce crown by up to approx. 3m, branch length reductions, but apply only as required to achieve balanced crown pattern. Max cuts 50-60mm. dia. Retain and protect mistletoe during arb. operations. (Amended.)
As published by the council, reference 26/0584/TRE
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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25 Mar 2026
Received by East Devon
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29 Apr 2026
Decision issued: Approval - standard time limit
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26 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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26/0585/TCA Awaiting decision
The Old Rectory Swan Hill Road Colyford Devon EX24 6QJ
T5: Cypress - remove to allow lower growth and hedge. T6: Beech - reduce existing crown height by 20%, reshaping and rebalancing crown structure to reduce crown loadings on main, secondary and tertiary stems. Remove dead stubs. Current height 9m, final height 7m. Current width 5-7m, final width 4-6m. T7: Beech - reduce existing crown height by 20%, reshaping and rebalancing crown structure to reduce crown loadings on main, secondary and tertiary stems. Current height 9m, final height 7m. Current width 6-7m, final width 5-6m. Remove dead stubs. T8: Western Red Cedar - crown reduction by 10%, rebalancing lower crown branches to maintain profile. Current width 8m, final width 6.5-7m. . T9: Ash - sectionally fell (replant with broadleaf species). T10: Cypress - reduce existing crown height by 25%, reshaping and rebalancing crown structure to reduce crown loadings on main, secondary and tertiary stems. Current height 13m, final height 9.5-10m. Current width 4-5m, final width 3-4m. T11: Lime - reduce existing crown height by 25%, reshaping and rebalancing crown structure to reduce crown loadings on main, secondary and tertiary stems. Current height 17m, final height 12.5-13m. Current width 5-6m, final width 4-5m. T12: Western Red Cedar - reduce existing crown height by 25%, reshaping and rebalancing crown structure to reduce crown loadings on main, secondary and tertiary stems. Current height 10-11m, final height 12.5-13m. Current width 4-5m, final width 3.5-4m. T13: Yew - reduce existing crown height by 30%, reshaping and rebalancing crown structure to reduce crown loadings. Current height 9m, final height 6.5m. Current width 4m, final width 3m. T14: Western Red Cedar - reduce existing crown height by 25%, reshaping and rebalancing crown structure to reduce crown loadings. Current height 10m, final height 7.5m. Current width 5-6m, final width 3.5-4m.
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26/1314/CPE Awaiting decision
Wild Flowers Seaton Road Colyford Devon EX24 6QW
Certificate of existing lawfulness to confirm material start to planning permission ref: 23/2240/FUL
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26/0252/TCA Awaiting decision
Manor Cottage Old Manor Gardens Colyford Colyton EX24 6TZ
Cherry (x2) - fell and replace with compact species better suited to location/setting. Form is heavily-compromised by repeat pruning, tree health/vigour is poor and declining. Ash - Fell and replace with a compact species better suited to location/setting. Aspen x6 - Pollard to suitable main stem heights between 7-9m. Beech - crown reduce by up to 20% on south side of existing crown to rebalance tree.
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26/1274/TCA Awaiting decision
Whiteways Swan Hill Road Colyford Devon EX24 6QQ
T1, Beech: dismantle and fell to as close to ground level as practicable.
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26/1046/FUL Awaiting decision
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Proposed loft conversion including front and rear flat roof dormers.
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26/0692/TRE Awaiting decision
Stable Lodge Kingsholme Colyford Devon EX24 6RJ
T1, Ash : reduce crown height from 22m to 14.8m; reduce branch length from 7.2m to 3.6m; maximum diameter of cuts (MDC), 300mm. T2, Ash : reduce crown height from 20m to 10.8m; reduce branch length from 9m to 3.6m; MDC, 250mm. T3, Ash : reduce crown height from 20m to 14.5m; reduce branch length from 7.2m to 3.6m; MDC, 250mm. T4, Ash : fell to ground level. T5, Ash : reduce crown height from 15m to 8m; reduce branch length from 5.5m to 3.6m; MDC, 200mm. T6, Oak : reduce branch length from 6m to 3.6m; MDC, 150mm.
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26/1529/TRE Awaiting decision
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26/1508/TCA Awaiting decision
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26/1470/TRE Awaiting decision
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T1 : 15% crown reduction via thinning and reduction of extending western limb extending by approximately 1.5-2m; cut diameter of approximately 100mm; ivy removed for future visual inspections.