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10 The Priory Modbury PL21 0TL

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

Works: Trees Domestic

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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

Site history

Applications at this address on the South Hams register

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

  • 1249/23/TPO Refused

    10, The Priory, Modbury, PL21 0TL

    T3: Beech - Reduce height by 4m to match height of T2. T3 is a rather slender specimen & its position at the top of the ridge leaves itvulnerable to high winds, this work will lower the risk of failure byreducing the level of exposure & the tree is near to buildings and apublic road

    Decided 12 Jun 2023 Trees

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.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • 10 The Priory Modbury PL21 0TL

    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
    Domestic

  • 10, The Priory, Modbury, PL21 0TL

    1249/23/TPO Submitted 6 Apr 2023 50 yards away

    T3: Beech - Reduce height by 4m to match height of T2. T3 is a rather slender specimen & its position at the top of the ridge leaves itvulnerable to high winds, this work will lower the risk of failure byreducing the level of exposure & the tree is near to buildings and apublic road

    Refused Trees 8 docs

  • Cobblestone, Church Lane, Modbury, PL21 0TL

    1377/18/VAR Submitted 24 Apr 2018 50 yards away

    Variation of condition 2 following grant of planning permission 1972/16/FUL to allow changes to approved plans (resubmission of0472/18/VAR)

    Granted Amendments 9 docs

  • Cobblestone, Church Lane, Modbury, PL21 0TL

    1377/18/VAR Submitted 24 Apr 2018 50 yards away

    Variation of condition 2 following grant of planning permission 1972/16/FUL to allow changes to approved plans (resubmission of0472/18/VAR)

    Granted Amendments 9 docs

  • Land At Sx 656 515, Moon Lane, Modbury, Devon

    0250/23/FUL Submitted 23 Jan 2023 100 yards away

    A new high quality three storey dwelling with private amenity space

    Refused Full applications 57 docs
    Domestic

  • Palm Cross Green House, Palm Cross, Modbury, PL21 0QZ

    2721/21/HHO Submitted 9 Jul 2021 150 yards away

    Householder application for repairs and alterations

    Withdrawn Householder 32 docs
    Domestic

In South Hams

  • 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