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Edgehill, 33, Fern Meadow, Okehampton, EX20 1PB

Granted South Hams 2730/21/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

G1: 2 x Beech Trees - Largest Beech tree to crown height reduction by 3 metres, lateral reduction by 3 metres on north east, removal of 3 xlimbs at approximately 15 metres from ground level on north west side;Smaller Beech tree to crown height reduction by 3 metres all due toexcessive shading and reduce future failure

As published by the council, reference 2730/21/TPO

Application record

Reference
2730/21/TPO
Type
Works to a TPO Tree
Status
Decision Made
Decision
Granted As published: Lesser Tree Works Allowed
Received
9 Jul 2021
Validated
9 Jul 2021
Decided
10 Sep 2021
Ward
Okehampton North
Parish
Okehampton
Postcode
EX20 1PB

Site history

Applications at this address on the South Hams register

This site has had 2 applications since 2021: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • 2485/21/TPO Withdrawn

    Edgehill, 33, Fern Meadow, Okehampton, EX20 1PB

    G1: Beech x 2 - Largest Beech tree requires crown height reduction by 3 metres, lateral reduction by 3 metres on north east side, removal of3 limbs at approximately 15 metres from ground level on north west side due to excessive shading over multiple gardens; Smallest Beech tree requires crown height reduction by 3 metres due to excessive shading over multiple gardens

    Decided 27 Jul 2021 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 9 Jul 2021

    Received by South Hams

  2. 10 Sep 2021

    Decision issued: Lesser Tree Works Allowed

  3. 8 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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

12 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

South Hams granted permission on 10 September 2021, 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

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  • Edgehill, 33, Fern Meadow, Okehampton, EX20 1PB

    2485/21/TPO Submitted 21 Jun 2021 50 yards away

    G1: Beech x 2 - Largest Beech tree requires crown height reduction by 3 metres, lateral reduction by 3 metres on north east side, removal of3 limbs at approximately 15 metres from ground level on north west side due to excessive shading over multiple gardens; Smallest Beech tree requires crown height reduction by 3 metres due to excessive shading over multiple gardens

    Withdrawn Trees 6 docs
  • Edgehill, 33, Fern Meadow, Okehampton, EX20 1PB

    2485/21/TPO Submitted 21 Jun 2021 50 yards away

    G1: Beech x 2 - Largest Beech tree requires crown height reduction by 3 metres, lateral reduction by 3 metres on north east side, removal of3 limbs at approximately 15 metres from ground level on north west side due to excessive shading over multiple gardens; Smallest Beech tree requires crown height reduction by 3 metres due to excessive shading over multiple gardens

    Withdrawn Trees 6 docs
  • Edgehill, 33, Fern Meadow, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1PB

    3361/19/TPO Submitted 16 Oct 2019 50 yards away

    T1: Beech - Fell Western stem leaning towards house - stem has oldwounds and a large vertical crack. T2: Ash - Fell to ground level -tree is leaning towards property. T3: Larch - Fell to ground level -Tree is lopsided and not in keeping with surrounding species. G1:Spruce x 2 - Fell to ground level - Trees are not native to the area,they are becoming too large for their environment and overhangingneighbouring property.

    Split decision Trees 13 docs
  • Edgehill, 33, Fern Meadow, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1PB

    3361/19/TPO Submitted 16 Oct 2019 50 yards away

    T1: Beech - Fell Western stem leaning towards house - stem has oldwounds and a large vertical crack. T2: Ash - Fell to ground level -tree is leaning towards property. T3: Larch - Fell to ground level -Tree is lopsided and not in keeping with surrounding species. G1:Spruce x 2 - Fell to ground level - Trees are not native to the area,they are becoming too large for their environment and overhangingneighbouring property.

    Split decision Trees 13 docs
  • Edgehill, 33, Fern Meadow, Okehampton, EX20 1PB

    2730/21/TPO Submitted 9 Jul 2021 50 yards away

    G1: 2 x Beech Trees - Largest Beech tree to crown height reduction by 3 metres, lateral reduction by 3 metres on north east, removal of 3 xlimbs at approximately 15 metres from ground level on north west side;Smaller Beech tree to crown height reduction by 3 metres all due toexcessive shading and reduce future failure

    Granted Trees 12 docs
  • 61, Fern Close, Okehampton, EX20 1PD

    4098/19/TPO Submitted 13 Dec 2019 100 yards away

    T1: Ash - Fell due to ash dieback

    Granted Trees 9 docs

In South Hams

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    Received 7 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
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    Received 5 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
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    Received 5 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
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    Received 5 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
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    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