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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

Read from the description, not a valuation. How we read the register

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

Within 500 metres

  • 4 Uphill Close Ivybridge PL21 0NA

    0300/26/TPO Submitted 4 Feb 2026 0m 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 0m 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 0m 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 0m 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 0m 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 0m 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

  • 2465/26/TCA Decided

    2 Manor Court Stoke Fleming TQ6 0PG

    T1: Magnolia - reduce canopy next to Rectory Lane by 1.5m, raise canopy height in driveway to 3m AGL. T2: Cryptomaria - remove limb on E side at 1m AGL growing into Rectory Lane. T3: Beech – lateral reduction over neighbouring house by 2m. T4: Holm Oak - crown height reduction to 3m AGL over Manor Court parking area. T5: Sweet Chestnut - remove x2 x limbs at 3m AGL on S side over neighbouring driveway. T6: Beech – lateral reduction on N side by 1m AGL.

    2 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2466/26/TCA Decided

    Bay House Dartmouth Road Stoke Fleming TQ6 0NU

    T1: Bay - reduce to 1.5m agl.

    2 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2113/26/TPO Granted

    King Edward Vi College, Ashburton Road Totnes TQ9 5JX

    T1: Douglas Fir – fell, in decline.

    30 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 2428/26/TPO Decided

    13 Ash Grove Ivybridge PL21 0HX

    T1 & T2: Lime Trees: Crown thinning 20% all sides, crown lift all sides height from the ground 4 metres, lateral crown reduction all sides 2 metres, crown height 4 metres all sides. Trees four metres apart rear of garden which cover part of garden and rear bridle path at rear. Issues with large dead branches falling, also the trees are really high blocking sunlight. Risk of storm damage. Concerns with branches over the bridal path used by locals. T2 is 3 metres from the large shed.

    27 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 1972/26/TCA Granted

    Ivy Cottage Ringmore TQ7 4HL

    T2 & T3: Sweet Chestnuts – Crown raise to approximately 3 metres from ground level - maintenance works.

    20 Jul 2026 Trees