26 The Churchills Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 1QN

1. 17 Aug 2026

   Received by Teignbridge

2. 24 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 28 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 19 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Teignbridge took a median of 51 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Teignbridge for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Teignbridge decided tree works applications in a median of 55 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.

• 38 The Churchills Newton Abbot TQ12 1QN

  26/00627/TPO Submitted 2 Apr 2026 0m away

  Oak (T1) - crown lift canopy by removing lowest primary branch (approx 120mm in diameter) and 2 secondary branches

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• St Josephs R C Primary School Coombeshead Road Newton Abbot TQ12 1PT

  25/01738/TPO Submitted 22 Oct 2025 104m away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~22 Dec

  T007 Sycamore - Raise the crown as required to gain clearance over buildings next to the school T015 Two Lawson Cypress trees - fell

  Awaiting decision Trees 6 docs

• All Saints Church Highweek Village Newton Abbot TQ12 1QA

  25/01846/TPO Submitted 10 Nov 2025 185m away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~12 Jan

  G5 - Ash. sectional fell. Tree is located at the end of the group and is in advanced stages of ash dieback with removal required before tree is unsafe to climb. (TDC ADB Risk Reduction 2025)

  Awaiting decision Trees 4 docs

• Land At Ngr 284961 71901 Pitt Hill Road Newton Abbot

  25/01582/TPOE Submitted 23 Sep 2025 216m away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~18 Nov

  Removal of Sycamore tree growing into substation

  Awaiting decision Trees 5 docs

• 4 Marlborough Place Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 1QW

  25/01558/TPO Submitted 19 Sep 2025 223m away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~18 Nov

  T1: Oak: Reduce overhanging branches into garden by approximately 1.5m

  Awaiting decision Trees 6 docs

• Land At Ngr 284961 71901 Pitt Hill Road Newton Abbot

  25/01683/TPO Submitted 10 Oct 2025 224m away

  T1 - Sycamore - Fell to facilitate demolition and re-construction of electrical substation building

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• 26/01388/TPOE Awaiting decision

  Meliora Furzeleigh Lane Bovey Tracey TQ13 9HJ

  Tree of Heaven - Safety clearance works of 1.5-2m around voltage lines retaining any primary branches or main stems within the 2m

  2 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/01370/TPO Awaiting decision

  Devon House Devon House Drive Bovey Tracey Devon TQ13 9HB

  T1 Cedar - Prune back branches by up to 1.5m back to pruning points. Crown lift to achieve 2m clearance. G2 Sweet Chestnut Avenue - Prune away from driveway entrance, shortening branches by 2m. Crown lift above drive way to achieve a 5m clearance from ground level T3 Copper Beech - Crown lift above lawn to achieve 2m clearance from ground level, to get clearance above lawn. Crown lift above drive way to achieve a 5m clearance from ground level T4 Evergreen Oak - Crown lift above drive way to achieve a 5m clearance from ground level Remove any deadwood

  28 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/01362/TPOE Awaiting decision

  Indio House Newton Road Bovey Tracey TQ13 9BG

  Acer tree - monolith habitat pole about 6 metres

  26 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/01363/TPO Awaiting decision

  9 Staffick Close Kenton Devon EX6 8NS

  Lime tree - Remove all the epicormic growth back to the main stem. Dead wood the whole tree. 10% reduction of the canopy to match the neighbouring tree no cuts greater than 120mm.

  26 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/01350/TPO Awaiting decision

  The Bungalow The Rocklands Chudleigh Devon TQ13 0EA

  T003 - Turkey Oak (Quercus cerris) Crown reduce by approximately 6m, reducing the overall height from approximately 31m to approximately 25m. Reduce the lateral crown proportionately to maintain a balanced natural form, retaining suitable growth points. T001 - Turkey Oak (Quercus cerris) - Fell to ground level due to extensive basal decay and hollowing, bark necrosis, major deadwood, significant canopy decline and poor physiological and structural condition. T002 - Turkey Oak (Quercus cerris) Reduce the tree from approximately 32m to a final height of approximately 12m. Retain the reduced stem and principal structure as a habitat feature, using veteranisation cuts where appropriate

  24 Aug 2026 Trees