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Melverley, Ravensbourne Lane, Stoke Fleming, TQ6 0QR

Granted South Hams 3780/20/TPO Works to a TPO Tree

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

T1: Eucalyptus - Fell for safety reasons; tree has honey fungus at base, is growing at an angle and is too dominant for garden. T2: Beech- Fell; tree is dying.

As published by the council, reference 3780/20/TPO

Application record

Reference
3780/20/TPO
Type
Works to a TPO Tree
Status
Approved
Decision
Granted As published: Tree Works Allowed
Received
17 Nov 2020
Validated
7 Jun 2021
Decided
30 Jul 2021
Ward
Blackawton & Stoke Fleming
Parish
Stoke Fleming
Postcode
TQ6 0QR

Site history

Applications at this address on the South Hams register

This site has had 2 applications since 2020: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • 0381/26/TPO Granted

    Melverley Ravensbourne Lane Stoke Fleming TQ6 0QR

    T1: Western Red Cedar - remove limb at 1m agl on west side to improve drive access. T2 - Himalayan Birch. Removal of dead/crossing/rubbing branches within crown to prevent further damage to adjacent branches. T3: Camellia - reduce overall crown height by 2m to restore shape. T4 - Cherry. Comprises of 2 x regrowth stems. Reduce x 1 stem on NE side to ground level. Weak growth with poor form. Remove to give neighbouring stem space as specimen tree. T5: Bay - reduce crown height by 2m to maintain boundary hedge height. T6 - Eucalyptus. Removal of cracked secondary growth from root plate. Crack gradually increasing in width and length. Risk to garden users and vehicles. T7: Beech - removal of boundary tree with poor form. T8 - Beech. Reduce regrowth stem from previous stump to ground level. Weak union on stump, poses increased risk as tree height increases. T9: Leylandii - remove group of x3 boundary trees with poor form.

    Decided 30 Mar 2026 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 17 Nov 2020

    Received by South Hams

  2. 7 Jun 2021

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 30 Jul 2021

    Decision issued: Tree Works Allowed

  4. 1 Aug 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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What this grant of permission means

South Hams granted permission on 30 July 2021, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. 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 0.3 miles

  • Melverley Ravensbourne Lane Stoke Fleming TQ6 0QR

    0381/26/TPO Submitted 11 Feb 2026 50 yards away

    T1: Western Red Cedar - remove limb at 1m agl on west side to improve drive access. T2 - Himalayan Birch. Removal of dead/crossing/rubbing branches within crown to prevent further damage to adjacent branches. T3: Camellia - reduce overall crown height by 2m to restore shape. T4 - Cherry. Comprises of 2 x regrowth stems. Reduce x 1 stem on NE side to ground level. Weak growth with poor form. Remove to give neighbouring stem space as specimen tree. T5: Bay - reduce crown height by 2m to maintain boundary hedge height. T6 - Eucalyptus. Removal of cracked secondary growth from root plate. Crack gradually increasing in width and length. Risk to garden users and vehicles. T7: Beech - removal of boundary tree with poor form. T8 - Beech. Reduce regrowth stem from previous stump to ground level. Weak union on stump, poses increased risk as tree height increases. T9: Leylandii - remove group of x3 boundary trees with poor form.

    Granted Trees 14 docs

  • Melverley Ravensbourne Lane Stoke Fleming TQ6 0QR

    0381/26/TPO Submitted 11 Feb 2026 50 yards away

    T1: Western Red Cedar - remove limb at 1m agl on west side to improve drive access. T2 - Himalayan Birch. Removal of dead/crossing/rubbing branches within crown to prevent further damage to adjacent branches. T3: Camellia - reduce overall crown height by 2m to restore shape. T4 - Cherry. Comprises of 2 x regrowth stems. Reduce x 1 stem on NE side to ground level. Weak growth with poor form. Remove to give neighbouring stem space as specimen tree. T5: Bay - reduce crown height by 2m to maintain boundary hedge height. T6 - Eucalyptus. Removal of cracked secondary growth from root plate. Crack gradually increasing in width and length. Risk to garden users and vehicles. T7: Beech - removal of boundary tree with poor form. T8 - Beech. Reduce regrowth stem from previous stump to ground level. Weak union on stump, poses increased risk as tree height increases. T9: Leylandii - remove group of x3 boundary trees with poor form.

    Granted Trees 14 docs

  • Melverley, Ravensbourne Lane, Stoke Fleming, TQ6 0QR

    3780/20/TPO Submitted 17 Nov 2020 50 yards away

    T1: Eucalyptus - Fell for safety reasons; tree has honey fungus at base, is growing at an angle and is too dominant for garden. T2: Beech- Fell; tree is dying.

    Granted Trees 8 docs

  • 7 Bidders Close Stoke Fleming TQ6 0NZ

    1409/26/HHO Submitted 21 May 2026 100 yards away

    Replace conservatory with 2 storey rear extension & new entrance porch

    Granted Householder Extension 19 docs
    Small domestic

  • 41, Bidders Close, Stoke Fleming, Devon, TQ6 0NZ

    0724/19/HHO Submitted 6 Mar 2019 100 yards away

    Householder application for extensions, alterations to dormer, new patio and enlarged parking space to dwelling (resubmission of1017/18/HHO)

    Refused Householder Extension Loft or dormer 15 docs
    Domestic

  • 7 Bidders Close Stoke Fleming TQ6 0NZ

    1409/26/HHO Submitted 21 May 2026 100 yards away

    Replace conservatory with 2 storey rear extension & new entrance porch

    Granted Householder Extension 19 docs
    Small domestic

In South Hams

  • 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