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Open Space Montpelier Road Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9HR

Granted North Devon 81023 Trees in a Conservation Area

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of sectionally dismantling a Sycamore tree down to ground level as it currently overhangs Castle Hill. The tree roots are also causing damage to the retaining wall.

As published by the council, reference 81023

Application record

Reference
81023
Type
Trees in a Conservation Area
Status
Approved
Decision
Granted As published: Approved
Received
3 Nov 2025
Validated
3 Nov 2025
Decided
9 Dec 2025
Ward
ILFRACOMBE EAST
Parish
ILFRACOMBE
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
EX34 9HR

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 3 Nov 2025

    Received by North Devon

  2. 9 Dec 2025

    Decision issued: Approved

  3. 26 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

4 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

North Devon granted permission on 9 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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