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Whitebriar 4 Grove Park Tavistock PL19 9HJ

Granted South Hams 0454/26/TPO Works to a TPO Tree

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

T5674: Sycamore – crown reduce by 2-2.5m, compression union at 800mm from ground level, no natural bracing, works to maintain a balanced form. G7: x2 Oak - remove deadwood, reduce branches overhanging property and public footpath by 2-3m, signs of low vigour and dropping large branches.

As published by the council, reference 0454/26/TPO

Application record

Reference
0454/26/TPO
Type
Works to a TPO Tree
Status
Approved
Decision
Granted As published: Tree Works Allowed
Received
18 Feb 2026
Validated
23 Mar 2026
Decided
11 May 2026
Ward
Tavistock South East
Parish
Tavistock
Postcode
PL19 9HJ

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 18 Feb 2026

    Received by South Hams

  2. 23 Mar 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 11 May 2026

    Decision issued: Tree Works Allowed

  4. 21 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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

13 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

South Hams granted permission on 11 May 2026, 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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