1488/26/TPO

1. 1 Jun 2026

   Received by South Hams

2. 5 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 10 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Split Decision

4. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council has decided this application; the published outcome sits in the record above and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail, including any conditions.

If permission was granted, work must normally begin within three years of the decision. If it was refused, the applicant can appeal within the statutory time limit or submit a revised scheme.

Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.

More on trees applications in our guide

• 1488/26/TPO Split decision

  Sanders Old Road Stoke Fleming TQ6 0PY

  TPO 145; T76: Sycamore - reduce height by 2-3m due to whole tree failure, extensive basal cavity on W side. T72: Sycamore - pollard to 5m from ground level due to decay in column from ground level to 1.6m on S side, cubicle white rot and large cavities present. T73: Lime - reduce height by 3m, suppression from neighbouring trees. T71: Sycamore - crown height reduction of up to 3m, due to proximity to buildings. T78: Horse Chestnut - reduce lowest limb on E side at 9m from ground level by 3-4m to improve form, reduce risk of limb failure due to lean from neighbouring suppression. T77: Sweet Chestnut - pollard to main union at 7m from ground level, fracture on lower co-dominate stem at 8m from ground level, secondary delamination causing twisting and stem droop. T81: Sycamore – crown height reduction of up to 3m, due to large decay, risk of failure into parking area. T79: Lucombe Oak - reduce by 1-2m, thin by 20%, growing beside historic wall and suppressing ornamental trees/shrubs. T68: Golden Monterey Cypress - fell, neighbouring property 3m to East side, crown damage, poor vitality. T80: Sycamore - reduce by 2-3m, extensive basal decay, suspected honey fungus. T67: Sycamore - coppice, basal cavity on W side and slime flux bacterial infection at main bifurcated union

  1 Jun 2026 0m away Trees
• 0204/26/ARC Granted

  Development Site At Sx 862 483, New Road, Stoke Fleming

  Application for approval of details reserved by condition 16 (WSI) of planning consent 1910/22/FUL

  27 Jan 2026 50m away Conditions
• 1325/18/HHO Granted

  Southfield House, New Road, Stoke Fleming, TQ6 0NR

  Replacement timber garden summerhouse

  17 Apr 2018 149m away Householder
• 1325/18/HHO Granted

  Southfield House, New Road, Stoke Fleming, TQ6 0NR

  Replacement timber garden summerhouse

  17 Apr 2018 149m away Householder
• 0233/26/TCA Granted

  Shute Cottage Church Road Stoke Fleming TQ6 0NS

  T1 & T2: Norway Spruce - poor form, recent branch loss, risk to property, reduce to ground level

  29 Jan 2026 161m away Trees
• 0941/26/TPO Granted

  6 Manor Court Stoke Fleming TQ6 0PG

  TPO 353, W1; T1: Acer Pseudoplatanus – remove stem A, crown reduction of retained stem B by approximately 1–2m, reduce hyperextended lateral branches on E aspect, issuing from retained stem B and subordinate stem C, to reduce end-weight and rebalance crown.

  7 Apr 2026 185m away Trees

• 2075/26/TPO Decided

  44 Woodfield Crescent Ivybridge PL21 0FB

  TPO 439: T1 Oak - Re-reduce back to previous reduction points leaving the tree with an approximate finished crown width of 7m and height of 8m. Reasons are to allow more light into clients garden and neighbouring property's gardens

  28 Jul 2026 Trees
• 2068/26/TPO Decided

  Haytor Swannaton Road Dartmouth TQ6 9RL

  G1: Beech trees - 3 x trees - Crown reduce the concentric crowns by 2m and crown lift / upright crown over the shed to South west 740, 741, 742, 743, T1, G2: Ash Trees - (5 trees, 2 dead) - fell and remove. Please see Tree Survey for detailed information

  28 Jul 2026 Trees
• 1512/26/TPO Granted

  Herons Reach Bantham TQ7 3AD

  TPO 28; T57: Holm Oak – lateral crown reduction on house side by 3m, to provide clearance.

  3 Jun 2026 Trees
• 1255/26/TPO Granted

  Lannacombe Mill Lannacombe Chivelstone TQ7 2NE

  TPO 184; T1: Sweet Chestnut – sectional dismantle to ground level, heavily leaning towards highway, evidence of root plate movement, structural instability. T2: Ash – fell to ground level, dieback present. T3: Sycamore – remove broken branches, make safe. T4: Sweet Chestnut – crown reduction over highway by 2-3m, highway clearance. T5: Ash – fell to ground level, dieback present, risk of failure onto highway. T7: Ash – remove hanging limb over road (see tree works doc), fell to ground level, dieback present, risk to highway. T8: Ash – reduce to standing monolith at 4-5m from ground level, dieback, within falling distance of highway. T9: Ash – reduce to monolith at 4-6m from ground level, dieback present, risk of failure onto highway. T10: Ash – fell to ground level, dead. T11: Ash – reduce to monolith at 4-5m from ground level, dieback, damaged upper crown. T12: Sweet Chestnut – remove hung limb (see tree works doc), sectional dismantle, twin stem with structural split, structural failure.

  30 Apr 2026 Trees
• 2057/26/TCA Decided

  Brookwell House Eworthy Germansweek EX21 5AH

  T1: Cherry Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) - Removal of tree T2: Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) - Removal of tree Given the close proximity of both trees to the driveway, there is a continuing risk to vehicles and pedestrians using the property

  27 Jul 2026 Trees