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Breckland Down Road Tavistock PL19 9AG

Granted South Hams 2573/25/TPO Works to a TPO Tree

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

TPO S251; G20: Beech – crown lift to 4.5m meters, max pruning cut size of approx. 1 inch, to give clearance.

As published by the council, reference 2573/25/TPO

Application record

Reference
2573/25/TPO
Type
Works to a TPO Tree
Status
Approved
Decision
Granted As published: Tree Works Allowed
Received
29 Aug 2025
Validated
29 Aug 2025
Decided
8 Oct 2025
Ward
Tavistock South East
Parish
Tavistock
Postcode
PL19 9AG

Site history

Applications at this address on the South Hams register

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

  • 2574/25/TPO Granted

    Breckland Down Road Tavistock PL19 9AG

    T1: English Oak - Remove dead branches from primary limb to minimise risk of failure

    Decided 8 Oct 2025 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 29 Aug 2025

    Received by South Hams

  2. 8 Oct 2025

    Decision issued: Tree Works Allowed

  3. 21 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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

8 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

South Hams granted permission on 8 October 2025, 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

  • Green Acres Down Road Tavistock PL19 9AG

    2256/25/TPO Submitted 30 Jul 2025 50 yards away

    T22: Blue Atlas Cedar - Dismantle to a low stump, due to tree being dead, it currently poses a high risk of damage to the property if it falls or limbs break off as it is located in close proximity to the property

    Granted Trees 9 docs

  • Dawn Lodge, Down Road, Tavistock, PL19 9AG

    0434/23/TPO Submitted 6 Feb 2023 50 yards away

    T1: Deador Cedar - Lateral reduction by 1-2 metres on south side to suitable growth points, where this is not possible removing the branchin it's entirety to reduce overhang of property

    Granted Trees 24 docs

  • Dornafield, Down Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9AG

    3583/19/NMM Submitted 31 Oct 2019 50 yards away

    Non material amendment to householder consent 1398/19/HHO

    Granted Amendments 9 docs
    Domestic

  • Dawn Lodge Down Road Tavistock PL19 9AG

    0207/26/TPO Submitted 27 Jan 2026 50 yards away

    TPO S251; T1: Beech - reduce extended lateral branch on the South side, at 4m from ground level, by 1-1.5m in line with remaining canopy, crown lift over driveway entrance to achieve 4-5m ground clearance, reduce extended lateral branch at 4.5m on South East side by removing lowest secondary branch, reduce extended growth in upper canopy by 1.5-2m back in line with remaining crown.

    Granted Trees 19 docs

  • Merula Down Road Tavistock PL19 9AG

    2177/25/TPO Submitted 22 Jul 2025 50 yards away

    T2: Copper Beech & T3: Beech - Trees over hang boundary & sheds, Reduce lateral spread on N side of T2 & T3 by 2 metres to height of 6 metres above ground level. Works to reduce over hang & shading over client property.

    Refused Trees 11 docs

  • Froxfield, Down Road, Tavistock, PL19 9AG

    3145/21/TPO Submitted 12 Aug 2021 50 yards away

    T1: Ash - Fell due to ash dieback

    Granted Trees 23 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