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Brookwell House Eworthy Germansweek EX21 5AH

Granted South Hams 2057/26/TCA Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

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

As published by the council, reference 2057/26/TCA

Application record

Reference
2057/26/TCA
Type
Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area
Status
Approved
Decision
Granted As published: Tree Works No Objection Raised
Received
27 Jul 2026
Validated
27 Jul 2026
Decided
17 Aug 2026
Ward
Bridestowe
Parish
Germansweek
Postcode
EX21 5AH

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 27 Jul 2026

    Received by South Hams

  2. 1 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. 17 Aug 2026

    Decision issued: Tree Works No Objection Raised

  4. 23 Aug 2026

    Status changed to Under Consideration

    Previously Within Consultation Period.

Documents

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

6 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

South Hams granted permission on 17 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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