Planning application
81124
26 Rumsam Gardens Barnstaple Devon EX32 9EY
Proposal
Application for consent for works to trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order in respect of crown reduction of 2x Ash (colour coded blue and purple on map), crown lifting of 1x Ash (colour coded Pink) and re-coppicing of 1x Elm & Elderflower (colour coded red) and 1x Ash (colour coded Orange)
As published by the council, reference 81124
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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27 Nov 2025
Received by North Devon
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20 Jan 2026
Decision issued: Approved
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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.
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Within 500 metres
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81557 Granted
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81942 Granted
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Application for a non-material amendment to planning permission 73248 (erection of a dwelling) in respect of raising of ridge height, reduction of building footprints, closing off cantilever opening at North end of 1st floor balcony, extension to ground floor cloak area, removal of window to North elevation and window added to South elevation
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76413 Granted
Woodford Landkey Road Barnstaple Devon EX32 9DH
Variation of condition 4 (retain existing hedgerow) attached to planning permission 73248 (Erection of a dwelling) to allow removal of hedgerow
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81014 Granted
Merles Croft Rumsam Road Barnstaple Devon EX32 9EW
Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of T1 Beech Tree reduce the overall crown height by approximately 3 metres and carry out a sympathetic crown reduction
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81405 Decided
The Laurels Rumsam Road Barnstaple Devon EX32 9EW
Erection of two dwellings, demolition of domestic workshop and erection of garage to serve The Laurels together with associate works
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81750 Granted
Ivydene Rumsam Road Barnstaple Devon EX32 9EW
Erection of a garage and store/games room together with formation of new site access
Other trees applications
In North Devon
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81840 Granted
Tawstock Court Tawstock Barnstaple Devon EX31 3HY
Application for consent for works to trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order in respect of removal of first three stems of Cypress hedge (G1) and Beech hedge (G2)
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81839 Granted
Tawstock Court Tawstock Barnstaple Devon EX31 3HY
Application for consent for works to trees covered by a Tree Perseveration Order in respect of felling to ground level 3x Ash (T1, T2 and T3)
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82043 Decided
Millbrook Mill Road Landkey Barnstaple Devon EX32 0LX
Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of crown lift, reduction of crown height and reduction of lateral limbs over river of 1x Ash (T1)
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82032 Decided
Wallingbrook Health Centre Chulmleigh Devon EX18 7DL
Application for consent for works to trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order in respect of removal to ground level 1x Cherry tree (T001)
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82030 Decided
The Firs Torrs Walk Avenue Ilfracombe Devon EX34 8AU
Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of reduction to height and lateral spread to the South 1x Scots Pine (T1) and crown reduction to previous pruning points group of 4x Sycamores (G1)