The Rectory, Essington Road, North Tawton, EX20 2EX

1. 30 Sep 2022

   Received by South Hams

2. 25 Apr 2023

   Decision issued: Tree Works No Objection Raised

3. 26 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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.

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.

More on trees applications in our guide

• St Peters Church Essington Road North Tawton EX20 2EX

  2016/26/FUL Submitted 23 Jul 2026 0m away

  Proposed development to West Door access to include disabled access ramp and hand rails

  Decided Full applications 24 docs

• St Peters Church Essington Road North Tawton EX20 2EX

  2016/26/FUL Submitted 23 Jul 2026 0m away

  Proposed development to West Door access to include disabled access ramp and hand rails

  Decided Full applications 24 docs

• Clovehayes Essington Road North Tawton EX20 2EX

  1573/26/NMM Submitted 9 Jun 2026 0m away

  Change the external finish to the walls to a silicone coloured render

  Refused Amendments 4 docs

• The Rectory Essington Road North Tawton EX20 2EX

  3123/25/TCA Submitted 21 Oct 2025 0m away

  T1: Chestnut - fell due to multiple infections; leaf blotch, canker and significant decay in main stem.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• St Peters Church Essington Road North Tawton EX20 2EX

  0835/26/TCA Submitted 20 Mar 2026 0m away

  G003: x1 Rowan - remove dead branch on E aspect back to the main stem

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• Clovehayes Essington Road North Tawton EX20 2EX

  3563/25/HHO Submitted 3 Dec 2025 0m away

  Householder application for garage conversion, carport infill & enlargement

  Granted Householder Extension 17 docs
  Small domestic

• 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