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Churchwood House Whitchurch PL19 9EL

Granted South Hams 2924/24/TCA Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area

Works: Trees Domestic

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

Proposal

T1: Scots Pine - Fell tree - has low vigour & amenity value, T3: Ash - stem removal on eastern side at .25mtrs diameter, excessive lean over churchyard, T4: Western Red Cedar - Lateral crown reduction on westen side by 2m, maximum finishing pruning cut size 35mm in diameter due to branches being close proximity to dwelling, branch removal on eastern side at 1.5m from ground level due to low branches overhanging shrubbery T5: Holly - Fell dead tree

As published by the council, reference 2924/24/TCA

Application record

Reference
2924/24/TCA
Type
Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area
Status
Approved
Decision
Granted As published: Tree Works No Objection Raised
Received
10 Sep 2024
Validated
8 Oct 2024
Decided
4 Nov 2024
Ward
Tavistock South East
Parish
Tavistock
Postcode
PL19 9EL

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 10 Sep 2024

    Received by South Hams

  2. 8 Oct 2024

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 4 Nov 2024

    Decision issued: Tree Works No Objection Raised

  4. 1 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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

10 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

South Hams granted permission on 4 November 2024, 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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