Planning application
3357/25/TCA
The Old Post Office Fore Street Holbeton PL8 1NE
Proposal
T1: Eucalyptus - previously been pollarded and one large limb has fractured from the previous pollard points, re-pollard to previous pollard points (approximately 4.5m in height reduction) and lateral reduction by 1mtr on all sides. The fractured limb is still hanging but is not currently dangerous.
As published by the council, reference 3357/25/TCA
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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13 Nov 2025
Received by South Hams
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17 Nov 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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10 Dec 2025
Decision issued: Tree Works No Objection Raised
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
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