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10 The Priory Modbury PL21 0TL

Granted South Hams 1689/26/TPO Works to a TPO Tree

Works: Trees Domestic

Read from the description, not a valuation. How we read the register

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

TPO 948; T1: Beech – crown height reduction of 2.5m, fit cable brace at second set of main unions, risk of limb failure onto dwelling. TPO 578; T2: Beech – crown lift to 5m from ground level to provide vehicle clearance.

As published by the council, reference 1689/26/TPO

Application record

Reference
1689/26/TPO
Type
Works to a TPO Tree
Status
Approved
Decision
Granted As published: Tree Works Allowed
Received
23 Jun 2026
Validated
6 Jul 2026
Decided
11 Aug 2026
Ward
Charterlands
Parish
Modbury
Postcode
PL21 0TL

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 23 Jun 2026

    Received by South Hams

  2. 6 Jul 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 21 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. 11 Aug 2026

    Decision issued: Tree Works Allowed

  5. 12 Aug 2026

    Status changed to Under Consideration

    Previously Within Consultation Period.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

5 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

South Hams granted permission on 11 August 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. 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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    1689/26/TPO Submitted 23 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    TPO 948; T1: Beech – crown height reduction of 2.5m, fit cable brace at second set of main unions, risk of limb failure onto dwelling. TPO 578; T2: Beech – crown lift to 5m from ground level to provide vehicle clearance.

    Granted Trees 5 docs
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    1377/18/VAR Submitted 24 Apr 2018 50 yards away

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  • 2309/26/TCA Granted

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    Received 13 Aug, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Trees