Martin Farm Whiddon Down EX20 2QL

This site has had 2 applications since 2023: 1 approved, 1 refused.

• 0562/23/TPO Granted

  Martin Farm, Whiddon Down, EX20 2QL

  T1: Beech - reduce one lowest limb on the N side by 2 metres to reducethe end weight of limb as it connects to the tree with a potentialweak V fork, limb is protruding over the house & has the potential tomake contact in moderate winds & G1: Limes - Crown height reduction by3 metres all over, will help manage the lapsed pollard by reducinglimb loads/ stress on the unions, aiding the stabilisation of thecrown as the area is very exposed to high winds from the east

  Decided 17 Apr 2023 Trees

1. 19 Mar 2026

   Received by South Hams

2. 26 Mar 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 11 May 2026

   Decision issued: Refusal

4. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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.

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• Martin Farm, Whiddon Down, EX20 2QL

  0562/23/TPO Submitted 15 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  T1: Beech - reduce one lowest limb on the N side by 2 metres to reducethe end weight of limb as it connects to the tree with a potentialweak V fork, limb is protruding over the house & has the potential tomake contact in moderate winds & G1: Limes - Crown height reduction by3 metres all over, will help manage the lapsed pollard by reducinglimb loads/ stress on the unions, aiding the stabilisation of thecrown as the area is very exposed to high winds from the east

  Granted Trees 13 docs

• Martin Farm Whiddon Down EX20 2QL

  0837/26/TPO Submitted 19 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  TPO N116 G1, TPO N82 A1; T1, T2, T3, T4, T5: Species unknown - fell, diseased root system, risk of failure. T6, T7: Beech – fell, risk of failure. Replant – see application form.

  Refused Trees 15 docs

• Martin Farm, Whiddon Down, EX20 2QL

  0562/23/TPO Submitted 15 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  T1: Beech - reduce one lowest limb on the N side by 2 metres to reducethe end weight of limb as it connects to the tree with a potentialweak V fork, limb is protruding over the house & has the potential tomake contact in moderate winds & G1: Limes - Crown height reduction by3 metres all over, will help manage the lapsed pollard by reducinglimb loads/ stress on the unions, aiding the stabilisation of thecrown as the area is very exposed to high winds from the east

  Granted Trees 13 docs

• Land at SX 688 925, Okehampton

  0687/23/AGR Submitted 25 Feb 2023 300 yards away

  Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposedgeneral purpose agricultural barn 18.2m x 9.1m x 4.3m height to ridgefor secure storage of forestry equipment & machinery, shelter forsheep in lambing season if required, storage of feed & dry area forinspecting animals

  Decided Other 6 docs

• Land at SX 688 925, Okehampton

  0687/23/AGR Submitted 25 Feb 2023 300 yards away

  Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposedgeneral purpose agricultural barn 18.2m x 9.1m x 4.3m height to ridgefor secure storage of forestry equipment & machinery, shelter forsheep in lambing season if required, storage of feed & dry area forinspecting animals

  Decided Other 6 docs

• Land At Sx 688 925, Okehampton

  1316/23/PAA Submitted 26 Mar 2023 300 yards away

  Prior Approval Application for proposed general purpose agricultural barn 18.2m x 9.1m x 4.3m height to ridge for secure storage offorestry equipment & machinery, shelter for sheep in lambing season ifrequired, storage of feed & dry area for inspecting animals followingplanning application 0687/23/AGR

  Granted Prior approval 14 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