81131

1. 28 Nov 2025

   Received by North Devon

2. 11 Dec 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 2 Feb 2026

   Decision issued: Refused

4. 26 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.

Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.

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.

More on trees applications in our guide

• 81719 Granted

  6 Lagoon View West Yelland Barnstaple Devon EX31 3LD

  Application for consent for works to trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order in respect of crown reduction to 1x Cherry & Elm (Shared Crown)(G1)

  1 May 2026 0m away Trees
• 81233 Granted

  1 Lagoon View West Yelland Barnstaple Devon EX31 3LD

  Application for consent for works to trees covered by a tree preservation order in respect of crown reduction of 1x Elm tree (TPO 358)

  2 Jan 2026 0m away Trees
• 81639 Decided

  Open Space Lagoon View West Yelland EX31 3LE

  Use of the land as public open space for informal recreation and incidental children's play, including ancillary community orchard planting, seating, footpaths, a small shelter and occasional small-scale community activity.

  7 Apr 2026 96m away Lawful development
• 73406 Granted

  83 Lagoon View West Yelland Barnstaple Devon EX31 3LE

  Conversion & extension of garage to ensuite bedroom and living area

  30 Apr 2021 96m away Full applications
• 81030 Granted

  76 Lagoon View West Yelland Barnstaple Devon EX31 3LE

  Application for consent for works to trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order in respect of crown reduction of Ash Trees (T1, T4 & T5), crown reduction and remove epicormic fluff of Oak Tree (T2) & crown reduction of Oak Tree (T3),

  6 Nov 2025 96m away Trees
• 81133 Granted

  79 Lagoon View West Yelland Barnstaple Devon EX31 3LE

  Application for consent for works to trees covered by a tree preservation order in respect of T1 - Quercus - Crown reduction to reduce shading - Existing H10m R5m Post-Pruning H10m R3.5m T2 - Fraxinus - Crown reduction to reduce shading - Existing H19m R6m Post-Pruning H17.5m R4.5m

  1 Dec 2025 96m away Trees

• 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)

  1 Jun 2026 Trees
• 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)

  1 Jun 2026 Trees
• 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)

  23 Jul 2026 Trees
• 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)

  22 Jul 2026 Trees
• 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)

  21 Jul 2026 Trees