Planning application
81778
Orchard House Bellaire Barnstaple Devon EX31 1QZ
Proposal
Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of crown reduction of 1x Yew (T1), 1x Tulip Tree (T2), pollard to main trunk 1x Holly Bush (T3) and felling of 1x Sycamore (T4)
As published by the council, reference 81778
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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11 May 2026
Received by North Devon
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19 Jun 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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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81716 Granted
The Cedars Under Minnow Road Barnstaple Devon EX31 1QU
Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of removal of 1x Cedar tree
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81734 Granted
Pilton Community College Chaddiford Lane Barnstaple Devon EX31 1RB
Erection of storage shed
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81435 Granted
1 Abbey Cottage Bull Hill Barnstaple EX31 1QR
Listed building consent for Installation of roof lights to garage, removal of internal wall, installation of concrete floor and replacement of windows and doors
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81178 Granted
Pathfield School Abbey Road Barnstaple Devon EX31 1JU
Application for a lawful development certificate for a proposed levelling of grass mound and the construction of a single storey two SEND classroom building, with associated external works.
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81888 Decided
The Old Post Office 22 Pilton Street Barnstaple Devon EX31 1PJ
Listed building Consent for repairs to chimney breast
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73464 Granted
Red House 17 Pilton Street Barnstaple Devon EX31 1PJ
Formation of gated vehicle access, formation of off road parking area & installation of electric car charging point
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)