The Grove, 1 Mount Tavy Road, Tavistock, PL19 9JE

This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 0 approved, 1 refused.

• 3429/25/TPO Refused

  The Grove, 1 Mount Tavy Road, Tavistock, PL19 9JE

  T451 Laurel, T452 Sycamore, T453 Ash, T454 Ash, T455 Sycamore, T456 Sycamore, T457 Birch, T458 Sycamore: reduce height to 2.5-3m from ground level, due to risk of falling limbs.

  Decided 17 Feb 2026 Trees

1. 13 Nov 2025

   Received by South Hams

2. 1 Dec 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 26 January 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   South Hams took a median of 54 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with South Hams for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year South Hams decided tree works applications in a median of 40 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• Virginia Cottage Mount Tavy Road Tavistock PL19 9JE

  3026/25/TPO Submitted 13 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  TPO S105; T1: Metasequoia - crown raise lowest lateral branches on all aspects to achieve a clearance of 2m from ground level, removing branches with a diameter no greater than 100mm. T2: Rhododendron - reduce in height by 1.5m leaving tree standing at 1.5m.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• Virginia Cottage, Mount Tavy Road, Tavistock, PL19 9JE

  3549/19/TPO Submitted 31 Oct 2019 50 yards away

  T1: Oak - Fell due to problems associated with nearby Fir tree causingexcessive lean

  Granted Trees 16 docs

• Virginia Cottage Mount Tavy Road Tavistock PL19 9JE

  3026/25/TPO Submitted 13 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  TPO S105; T1: Metasequoia - crown raise lowest lateral branches on all aspects to achieve a clearance of 2m from ground level, removing branches with a diameter no greater than 100mm. T2: Rhododendron - reduce in height by 1.5m leaving tree standing at 1.5m.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• Virginia Cottage, Mount Tavy Road, Tavistock, PL19 9JE

  3542/19/TPO Submitted 31 Oct 2019 50 yards away

  T1: Fir - Fell due to roots causing damage of steps and safety/trip hazard and causing light depravation to nearby oak

  Refused Trees 21 docs

• The Grove, 1 Mount Tavy Road, Tavistock, PL19 9JE

  3429/25/TPO Submitted 13 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  T451 Laurel, T452 Sycamore, T453 Ash, T454 Ash, T455 Sycamore, T456 Sycamore, T457 Birch, T458 Sycamore: reduce height to 2.5-3m from ground level, due to risk of falling limbs.

  Refused Trees 15 docs

• The Grove, 1 Mount Tavy Road, Tavistock, PL19 9JE

  3429/25/TCA Submitted 13 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~26 Jan

  T451 Laurel, T452 Sycamore, T453 Ash, T454 Ash, T455 Sycamore, T456 Sycamore, T457 Birch, T458 Sycamore: reduce height to 2.5-3m from ground level, due to risk of falling limbs.

  Awaiting decision Trees 13 docs

• 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