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6 Leechwell Lane Totnes TQ9 5EA

Granted South Hams 3936/24/TCA Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

C1: Clump of Hazel – Crown Height Reduction only by approximately 1.50m. T1: Apple Tree - Crown Height Reduction only by approximately 1.0m while retaining the main framework & shape of the crown & therefore a high proportion of the foliage bearing structure. All pruning cuts to be made at suitable growth points. T2: Bay Tree – Crown Height Reduction by 1.25m & Lateral Reduction on all sides by approximately 0.2m. T3: Holly Tree – Crown Height Reduction overall by approximately 0.05m (50mm).

As published by the council, reference 3936/24/TCA

Application record

Reference
3936/24/TCA
Type
Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area
Status
Approved
Decision
Granted As published: Tree Works No Objection Raised
Received
10 Dec 2024
Validated
13 Dec 2024
Decided
9 Jan 2025
Ward
Totnes
Parish
Totnes
Postcode
TQ9 5EA

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 10 Dec 2024

    Received by South Hams

  2. 13 Dec 2024

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 9 Jan 2025

    Decision issued: Tree Works No Objection Raised

  4. 23 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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

4 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

South Hams granted permission on 9 January 2025, 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.

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