21 Saxon Road Tavistock PL19 8JS

1. 3 Feb 2026

   Received by South Hams

2. 30 Mar 2026

   Decision issued: Split Decision

3. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• 21 Saxon Road Tavistock PL19 8JS

  0275/26/TPO Submitted 3 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  T001: Beech - lateral reduction on northern side of 3m, reduce loading on the decaying base. T002: Beech - truncate northern stem to approx. 2m in length to significantly reduce mechanical forces on decaying stem, reduce risk to neighbouring property to north, Ganoderma and significant decay present see resistograph results. T003: Sweet Chestnut – fell, limited structural wood remaining, close proximity to residential properties, replant with x1 10-12cm Sweet Chestnut in area recently cleared of laurel. T004: Elm – fell, dead, replace with x1 10-12cm Beech to be planted in area recently cleared of laurel. T005: Ash – fell, ADB 75% defoliated, replace with x1 10-12cm Hornbeam, to be planted in suitable canopy gap. A001: Sycamore – fell, weighted, leaning toward residential property, with no option to prune to provide sufficient gap. G002: Various species (mainly sycamore/goat willow) - laterally prune by up to 3m along property boundaries to provide sufficient gap of min 2m to dwellings. G003: Goat willow - coppice following number of branch breaks in recent years.

  Split decision Trees 9 docs

• 5, Manor Close, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0PN

  0765/23/TPO Submitted 2 Mar 2023 150 yards away

  T23: Holly - crown height reduction by 2.5m to rejuvenate canopy andbe more aesthetic

  Granted Trees 15 docs

• The Coach House, Manor Close, Tavistock, PL19 0PN

  0312/23/TPO Submitted 26 Jan 2023 150 yards away

  T1: English Oak - selective pruning of 5 limbs overhanging the officeto north east (as per the annotated images in the tree report)

  Refused Trees 15 docs

• The Coach House, Manor Close, Tavistock, PL19 0PN

  0312/23/TPO Submitted 26 Jan 2023 150 yards away

  T1: English Oak - selective pruning of 5 limbs overhanging the officeto north east (as per the annotated images in the tree report)

  Refused Trees 15 docs

• 5, Manor Close, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0PN

  0765/23/TPO Submitted 2 Mar 2023 150 yards away

  T23: Holly - crown height reduction by 2.5m to rejuvenate canopy andbe more aesthetic

  Granted Trees 15 docs

• 6, Roland Bailey Gardens, Tavistock, PL19 0RB

  2060/21/TPO Submitted 3 Jun 2021 200 yards away

  T1: Ash - Section fell to ground level due to ash dieback.

  Granted Trees 10 docs

• 2810/26/TPO Awaiting decision

  Harbour Beach Club Bolthead Salcombe TQ8 8LJ

  TPO 86; T1: Oak - Crown reduction of height & lateral spread by 2.5 metres to achieve a more balanced canopy. Crown lift to achieve a minimum 2m clearance from building, pruning secondary branches only. T2: Dead Sycamore - Reduce in height to above bat box at approximately 8ft from ground level.

  Received 7 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
• 2788/26/TCA Awaiting decision

  Albert House Baileys Meadow Stoke Fleming TQ6 0QD

  T1 - Sycamore. Crown height reduction by 2-3m to achieve 25-30% smaller canopy. Reasons for Works: current growth resting on neighbouring garage and limits garden access.

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
• 2785/26/TCA Awaiting decision

  3 Manor Court Stoke Fleming Dartmouth TQ6 0PG

  T1 - Sycamore - Remove tree from wall and plant replacement tree; to be positioned nearby in the garden. T1 is growing out of 1m high dry stone wall and sail effect on the canopy could cause the wall to fail

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
• 2787/26/TCA Awaiting decision

  Glencot Riverside Road West Newton Ferrers PL8 1AD

  Species not confirmed, possibly Elm - Fell tree

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
• 2775/26/TCA Awaiting decision

  Priory Orchard Priory Avenue Totnes TQ9 5HR

  T1 - Liquidambar - crown height reduction by approx 1.5m to reduce wind loading & reduce chances of main leaders failing. Lateral reduction on all sides by 0.5m - 1m following crown height reduction

  Received 2 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees