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Priory Orchard Priory Avenue Totnes TQ9 5HR

Awaiting decision South Hams 2775/26/TCA Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area

Works: Trees

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

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

As published by the council, reference 2775/26/TCA

Application record

Reference
2775/26/TCA
Type
Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area
Status
Within Consultation Period
Received
2 Oct 2026
Validated
2 Oct 2026
Ward
Totnes
Parish
Totnes
Postcode
TQ9 5HR

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 2 Oct 2026

    Received by South Hams

  2. 11 Oct 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 27 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    South Hams took a median of 54 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Documents

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

3 documents on file for this application

A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with South Hams for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year South Hams decided tree works applications in a median of 40 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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

  • Chy Vean Priory Avenue Totnes TQ9 5HR

    2116/26/TCA Submitted 30 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    T2: Magnolia – crown reduction of up to 1.5m. T3: Cotoneaster – fell. T4: Irish Yew - crown reduction of up to 1.5m. G1: Pittosporum, Laurel, Bay, Thuja Plicata, Lawsons Cypress - fell, stump grind and replace with fruiting trees.

    Granted Trees 6 docs

  • Chy Vean Priory Avenue Totnes TQ9 5HR

    2116/26/TCA Submitted 30 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    T2: Magnolia – crown reduction of up to 1.5m. T3: Cotoneaster – fell. T4: Irish Yew - crown reduction of up to 1.5m. G1: Pittosporum, Laurel, Bay, Thuja Plicata, Lawsons Cypress - fell, stump grind and replace with fruiting trees.

    Granted Trees 6 docs

  • 11 Priory Avenue Totnes TQ9 5HR

    2653/25/HHO Submitted 8 Sep 2025 50 yards away

    Householder application for extension to existing decking & fenestration alteration

    Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing 16 docs
    Domestic

  • The Gardens Priory Avenue Totnes TQ9 5HR

    2799/24/HHO Submitted 2 Sep 2024 50 yards away

    Householder application for extensions & alterations

    Granted Householder Extension 23 docs
    Domestic

  • 11 Priory Avenue Totnes TQ9 5HR

    2653/25/HHO Submitted 8 Sep 2025 50 yards away

    Householder application for extension to existing decking & fenestration alteration

    Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing 16 docs
    Domestic

  • The Gardens Priory Avenue Totnes TQ9 5HR

    2799/24/HHO Submitted 2 Sep 2024 50 yards away

    Householder application for extensions & alterations

    Granted Householder Extension 23 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
  • 2768/26/TCA Awaiting decision

    Meadow View Rowsells Lane Totnes TQ9 5AG

    T1 Ash - Fell/dismantle and remove. Reasons for works - the removal is requested on the grounds of health, safety, property protection, and spatial constraints

    Received 1 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees