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9, Frobisher Way, Tavistock, PL19 8RE

Refused South Hams 0568/23/TPO Works to a TPO Tree

Works: Trees

Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.

Proposal

T1: Oak - 2 metre reduction around the whole tree & getting rid of anydeadwood at the same time, this will improve the health of tree,allowing it to grow suitably and also prevent more overshadowing intoproperties

As published by the council, reference 0568/23/TPO

Application record

Reference
0568/23/TPO
Type
Works to a TPO Tree
Status
Refused
Decision
Refused As published: Refusal
Received
16 Feb 2023
Validated
22 Feb 2023
Decided
18 Apr 2023
Ward
Tavistock North
Parish
Tavistock
Postcode
PL19 8RE

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 16 Feb 2023

    Received by South Hams

  2. 22 Feb 2023

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 18 Apr 2023

    Decision issued: Refusal

  4. 23 Aug 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 refusal means

South Hams refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. 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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