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2 Scoldens Close Modbury PL21 0SN

Granted South Hams 2412/26/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: Field Maple - Crown reduction of 2.5m in height and 1.5m laterally all around is requested.

As published by the council, reference 2412/26/TCA

Application record

Reference
2412/26/TCA
Type
Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area
Status
Approved
Decision
Granted As published: Tree Works No Objection Raised
Received
26 Aug 2026
Validated
26 Aug 2026
Decided
22 Sep 2026
Ward
Charterlands
Parish
Modbury
Postcode
PL21 0SN

Site history

Applications at this address on the South Hams register

This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • 3541/25/TCA Granted

    2 Scoldens Close Modbury PL21 0SN

    T3: Hazel - Pollard tree at approx 3m and remove all the ivy from its trunk, the tree is top heavy with ivy and the crown is brushing against the house

    Decided 6 Jan 2026 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 26 Aug 2026

    Received by South Hams

  2. 2 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. 22 Sep 2026

    Decision issued: Tree Works No Objection Raised

  4. 23 Sep 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 22 September 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

  • 2 Scoldens Close Modbury PL21 0SN

    2412/26/TCA Submitted 26 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    T1: Field Maple - Crown reduction of 2.5m in height and 1.5m laterally all around is requested.

    Granted Trees 5 docs

  • 1 Scoldens Close Modbury PL21 0SN

    3358/25/TCA Submitted 13 Nov 2025 50 yards away

    T1: Willow - Re-pollard at a lower height of approximately 3m from the ground, at an appropriate set of unions T2: Bay - Fell & remove

    Granted Trees 5 docs

  • 1 Scoldens Close Modbury PL21 0SN

    3358/25/TCA Submitted 13 Nov 2025 50 yards away

    T1: Willow - Re-pollard at a lower height of approximately 3m from the ground, at an appropriate set of unions T2: Bay - Fell & remove

    Granted Trees 5 docs

  • 2 Scoldens Close Modbury PL21 0SN

    3541/25/TCA Submitted 2 Dec 2025 50 yards away

    T3: Hazel - Pollard tree at approx 3m and remove all the ivy from its trunk, the tree is top heavy with ivy and the crown is brushing against the house

    Granted Trees 5 docs

  • 2 Scoldens Close Modbury PL21 0SN

    3541/25/TCA Submitted 2 Dec 2025 50 yards away

    T3: Hazel - Pollard tree at approx 3m and remove all the ivy from its trunk, the tree is top heavy with ivy and the crown is brushing against the house

    Granted Trees 5 docs

  • D And D Motors Scalders Lane Modbury PL21 0RT

    1379/26/TCA Submitted 19 May 2026 50 yards away

    T1: Elm – fell, self-seeded tree leaning over car park. T2: Elm - fell, self-seeded, of little or no amenity value. T3: Ash – fell, tree 75% dead with Dieback.

    Granted Trees 6 docs

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