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109 Whitchurch Road Tavistock PL19 9BQ

Split decision South Hams 3510/25/TPO Works to a TPO Tree

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

T1: Lime - reduce lateral spread on N/NE side over Parsons Field by 3-3.5 metres to reduce risk of branches failing on conservatory & reduce shading, reduce lateral spread on S/SW side over garden by 2.5 metres to reduce shading. T2: Beech - reduce height by 2.5m, reduce lateral spread on N side by 2-2.5m, branches overhang access way, encroaching on house to NE.

As published by the council, reference 3510/25/TPO

Application record

Reference
3510/25/TPO
Type
Works to a TPO Tree
Status
Part Approved / Part Refused
Decision
Part approved, part refused As published: Split Decision
Received
28 Nov 2025
Validated
28 Nov 2025
Decided
14 Jan 2026
Ward
Tavistock South East
Parish
Tavistock
Postcode
PL19 9BQ

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 28 Nov 2025

    Received by South Hams

  2. 14 Jan 2026

    Decision issued: Split Decision

  3. 21 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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

8 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.

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