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4 Uphill Close Ivybridge PL21 0NA

Split decision South Hams 3253/24/TPO Works to a TPO Tree

Works: Trees Domestic

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Part of this application was approved and part refused. The decision notice on the council portal sets out which is which.

Proposal

T1: Beech - crown raise to 3m from ground level to allow pedestrians to walk freely underneath. T2: Scots Pine - crown raise to 5m from ground level but not removing limbs bigger than 3" in diameter to reduce wind sail. T3: Birch - reduce height by 3m and laterals by 2.5m to allow better air flow to the outside of the dwelling, reduce algae and moss build up on the walls and roof.

As published by the council, reference 3253/24/TPO

Application record

Reference
3253/24/TPO
Type
Works to a TPO Tree
Status
Part Approved / Part Refused
Decision
Part approved, part refused As published: Split Decision
Received
10 Oct 2024
Validated
14 Oct 2024
Decided
3 Dec 2024
Ward
Ivybridge East
Parish
Ivybridge
Postcode
PL21 0NA

Site history

Applications at this address on the South Hams register

This site has had 3 applications since 2024: 1 approved, 1 refused.

  • 1938/26/TPO Granted

    4 Uphill Close Ivybridge PL21 0NA

    TPO 553: T1 Beech - Crown reduce all sides and height by 1 to 1.5m. Leaving height of 12.5m and crown spread of 7m

    Decided 19 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 0300/26/TPO Refused

    4 Uphill Close Ivybridge PL21 0NA

    TPO 553. T1 Beech: Crown reduce all sides and height by 1 to 1.5m. Leaving height of 12.5m and crown spread of 7m. (See photos). T3 Silver Birch - Crown reduce height by 1.5 to 2m. Leaving tree height of 13m. Reduce crown spread on all sides by 1 to 1.5m leaving crown spread of 3 to 4m (see photos). The reasons for the proposed works are detailed in the Quantified Tree Risk Assessment

    Decided 30 Mar 2026 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 10 Oct 2024

    Received by South Hams

  2. 14 Oct 2024

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 3 Dec 2024

    Decision issued: Split Decision

  4. 12 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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

6 documents on file for this application

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After the decision

South Hams has decided this application; the outcome above is the register's own wording and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail. 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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  • 4 Uphill Close Ivybridge PL21 0NA

    0300/26/TPO Submitted 4 Feb 2026 50 yards away

    TPO 553. T1 Beech: Crown reduce all sides and height by 1 to 1.5m. Leaving height of 12.5m and crown spread of 7m. (See photos). T3 Silver Birch - Crown reduce height by 1.5 to 2m. Leaving tree height of 13m. Reduce crown spread on all sides by 1 to 1.5m leaving crown spread of 3 to 4m (see photos). The reasons for the proposed works are detailed in the Quantified Tree Risk Assessment

    Refused Trees 7 docs
  • 4 Uphill Close Ivybridge PL21 0NA

    1938/26/TPO Submitted 15 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    TPO 553: T1 Beech - Crown reduce all sides and height by 1 to 1.5m. Leaving height of 12.5m and crown spread of 7m

    Granted Trees 7 docs
  • 4 Uphill Close Ivybridge PL21 0NA

    1938/26/TPO Submitted 15 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    TPO 553: T1 Beech - Crown reduce all sides and height by 1 to 1.5m. Leaving height of 12.5m and crown spread of 7m

    Granted Trees 7 docs
  • 4 Uphill Close Ivybridge PL21 0NA

    0300/26/TPO Submitted 4 Feb 2026 50 yards away

    TPO 553. T1 Beech: Crown reduce all sides and height by 1 to 1.5m. Leaving height of 12.5m and crown spread of 7m. (See photos). T3 Silver Birch - Crown reduce height by 1.5 to 2m. Leaving tree height of 13m. Reduce crown spread on all sides by 1 to 1.5m leaving crown spread of 3 to 4m (see photos). The reasons for the proposed works are detailed in the Quantified Tree Risk Assessment

    Refused Trees 7 docs
  • 9 Uphill Close Ivybridge PL21 0NA

    3544/25/TPO Submitted 2 Dec 2025 50 yards away

    TPO 553; T2: Beech - have main leader shortened by approx. 3m to match lower forming canopy, side branches over shed and garden shorten by 1m to balance, to preserve and reduce risk of branch failure (see photo).

    Refused Trees 7 docs
    Small domestic
  • 9 Uphill Close Ivybridge PL21 0NA

    3544/25/TPO Submitted 2 Dec 2025 50 yards away

    TPO 553; T2: Beech - have main leader shortened by approx. 3m to match lower forming canopy, side branches over shed and garden shorten by 1m to balance, to preserve and reduce risk of branch failure (see photo).

    Refused Trees 7 docs
    Small 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
  • 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