7 Whimbrels Edge Thurlestone TQ7 3BR

1. 3 Mar 2026

   Received by South Hams

2. 10 Mar 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 5 May 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   South Hams took a median of 54 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with South Hams for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year South Hams decided tree works applications in a median of 40 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• 1 Whimbrels Edge Thurlestone TQ7 3BR

  1002/26/TPO Submitted 13 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  TPO 492; T079 & T080: Ash - fell due to Dieback.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• 7 Whimbrels Edge Thurlestone TQ7 3BR

  0587/26/TPO Submitted 3 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~5 May

  T1&T2: Elm – dead, fell.

  Awaiting decision Trees 7 docs

• 1 Whimbrels Edge Thurlestone TQ7 3BR

  1002/26/TPO Submitted 13 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  TPO 492; T079 & T080: Ash - fell due to Dieback.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• Units 1 & 2, Whimbrels Edge, Thurlestone, TQ7 3LE

  1603/21/ARM Submitted 28 Apr 2021 100 yards away

  Application for approval of reserved matters for erection of two detached dwellings with associated driveways and landscaping followingoutline approval reference WX/1193 - Plots 1 and 2

  Granted Reserved matters 48 docs

• Units 1 & 2, Whimbrels Edge, Thurlestone, TQ7 3LE

  1603/21/ARM Submitted 28 Apr 2021 100 yards away

  Application for approval of reserved matters for erection of two detached dwellings with associated driveways and landscaping followingoutline approval reference WX/1193 - Plots 1 and 2

  Granted Reserved matters 48 docs

• 5 Leonards Close Thurlestone TQ7 3LE

  3242/25/HHO Submitted 3 Nov 2025 100 yards away

  Householder application for proposed porch extension

  Granted Householder Extension 15 docs
  Small domestic

• 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