Planning application
1512/26/TPO
Herons Reach Bantham TQ7 3AD
Proposal
TPO 28; T57: Holm Oak – lateral crown reduction on house side by 3m, to provide clearance.
As published by the council, reference 1512/26/TPO
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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3 Jun 2026
Received by South Hams
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16 Jun 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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27 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Tree Works Allowed
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About trees applications
How this application type works
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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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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.
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2416/25/CLP Decided
Lower Aunemouth Farm, Bantham, TQ7 3AD
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed minor alterations to windows, including new windows & roof lights, minor alterations to stone porch & replacement of all external render with new render finish
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0870/26/TPO Granted
Burnt House West Buckland TQ7 3AF
TPO 1070; W1: species unknown - crown lift to 3.5 metres above ground level along boundary line marked on map A-B, to facilitate access to replace fencing.
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0537/26/TPO Granted
Clanacombe Lodge West Buckland To Clanacombe House And Beyond West Buckland TQ7 3AF
Horse chestnut (Tag 1366) Fell to leave a 1m stump for regeneration and ongoing periodic coppice management. Reason: the tree has a large open cavity at 3.5m on the east side. Climbed inspection has shown that there is decay coalescence within the heartwood. The tree has a fully crown with substantial weight (especially during summer when in leaf and during rain). Structural failure is reasonably foreseeable and a risk assessment has identified that the tree poses a level of risk that is ‘not tolerable’ and that it is a high priority (as soon as possible) for work. Sweet chestnut (immediately to the east of the above horse chestnut (Tag 1366)) Crown reduce in height and spread on the northern side (over the road) by 2-3m from branch tips to leave a rounded overall form. Carry out specific tree pruning to minor stems and lower branches as indicated on attached photograph. Reason: the tree is tall and thin. Exposure by the removal of the adjacent large horse chestnut would be likely to lead to branch failures onto the road during stormy weather. W1: various species in quarry area - carry out ‘halo’ management by selective removal of smaller trees marked with orange paint, to create space/light to encourage the development of better-quality trees and improve overall structure of woodland. W1: various species in central and E area - carry out thinning management by selective removal of smaller trees marked with paint, to create space/light to encourage development of better quality trees and improve overall structure of the woodland, plant x3 Yew and x2 Sessile Oak along roadside edge and uphill side of track, to provide eventual replacement for Sweet Chestnuts showing signs of deterioration. W1: various species in general - carry out selective removal of Rhododendron and Cherry Laurel, to remove invasive species and create space on woodland floor to encourage development of herb layer and improve overall structure of woodland.
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3248/25/HHO Granted
Cedar Cottage West Buckland TQ7 3AF
Householder application for single storey side extension
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0870/26/TPO Granted
Burnt House West Buckland TQ7 3AF
TPO 1070; W1: species unknown - crown lift to 3.5 metres above ground level along boundary line marked on map A-B, to facilitate access to replace fencing.
Other trees applications
In South Hams
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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1820/26/TCA Withdrawn
Otters Holt Mount Tavy Road Tavistock PL19 9JF
G1: x15 Leyland Cypress - remove dying trees.