Planning application
Grey Gables Coombe Cross Bovey Tracey TQ13 9EP
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Oak - Selectively reduce lineside branches for a 1.5-2m clearance Cherry - Selectively reduce lineside branches for a 1.5-2m clearance. Retaining any primary branches or main stems within the 2m Cherry - Selectively reduce lineside branches for a 1.5-2m clearance. Reduce primary overhanging leader to suitable growth points to reduce tip weight and therefore risk of rubbing on conductors. Hazel - Selectively reduce lineside branches to hedge height giving a 2.5-3m clearance
As published by the council, reference 26/01453/TPOE
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01453/TPOE
- Type
- Exempt Works to TPO tree
- Status
- Pending Decision
- Received
- 17 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 17 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Bovey
- Parish
- BOVEY TRACEY
- Postcode
- TQ13 9EP
Site history
Applications at this address on the Teignbridge register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026.
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26/01459/TPOE Awaiting decision
Grey Gables Coombe Cross Bovey Tracey TQ13 9EP
Cherry - Selectively reduce lineside branches for a 1.5-2m clearance Sycamore - Selectively reduce lineside branches for a 2-2.5m clearance Yew - Selectively reduce lineside branches for a 2-2.5m clearance Oak - No work required
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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17 Sep 2026
Received by Teignbridge
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19 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 12 November 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 52 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
3 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
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.
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 500 metres
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Grey Gables Coombe Cross Bovey Tracey TQ13 9EP
94% historically approved · decision due ~12 Nov
Cherry - Selectively reduce lineside branches for a 1.5-2m clearance Sycamore - Selectively reduce lineside branches for a 2-2.5m clearance Yew - Selectively reduce lineside branches for a 2-2.5m clearance Oak - No work required
Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs -
The Bibbery Higher Bibbery Bovey Tracey TQ13 9ET
Non-Material Amendment to planning permission 23/00771/HOU - Single storey extension to rear and alterations including annex (alterations to approved fenestration)
Granted Amendments Extension Windows or glazing 5 docsSmall domestic -
Sunnybank Devon House Drive Bovey Tracey TQ13 9HA
94% historically approved · decision due ~12 Nov
T1 Oak - Selectively reduce lineside branches for a 1.5-2m clearance T2 Oak - Selectively reduce lineside branches for a 1.5-2m clearance Evergreen Spindle - Reduce in height to show DoD sign and clear around pole
Awaiting decision Trees 5 docs -
Moorlands Coombe Cross Bovey Tracey Devon TQ13 9EP
Fell three pittosporum stems
Granted Heritage and listed buildings 5 docs -
The Vicarage Coombe Cross Bovey Tracey TQ13 9EP
94% historically approved · decision due ~12 Nov
Dead Pine - Remove all limbs heading towards conductors and reduce in height to below BT lines to prevent failure onto lines Monterrey Pine - Remove overhanging dead limb to prevent failure onto lines Oak - Through prune for a 1.5-2m clearance Holm Oak - Through prune for a 1.5-2m clearance Sweet Chestnut - Through prune for a 1.5-2m clearance Apple trees- No work required Climber - Remove climber from stay wire and pole
Awaiting decision Trees 2 docs -
Land Adj The Vicarage Coombe Cross Bovey Tracey TQ13 9EP
97% historically approved · decision due ~12 Nov
Elm/Bramble - Clear around pole for a 1m clearance Ivy - Sever at base and strip pole Monterrey Pine - remove large overhanging dead branch Dead Pine - Remove all limbs heading towards conductors and reduce in height below BT lines to prevent failure onto lines Multiple dead Elm - Coppice to as close to ground level as possible to prevent failure onto lines
Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 3 docs
Other tree works applications
In Teignbridge
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26/01459/TPOE Awaiting decision
Grey Gables Coombe Cross Bovey Tracey TQ13 9EP
Cherry - Selectively reduce lineside branches for a 1.5-2m clearance Sycamore - Selectively reduce lineside branches for a 2-2.5m clearance Yew - Selectively reduce lineside branches for a 2-2.5m clearance Oak - No work required
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26/01457/TPOE Awaiting decision
The Vicarage Coombe Cross Bovey Tracey TQ13 9EP
Dead Pine - Remove all limbs heading towards conductors and reduce in height to below BT lines to prevent failure onto lines Monterrey Pine - Remove overhanging dead limb to prevent failure onto lines Oak - Through prune for a 1.5-2m clearance Holm Oak - Through prune for a 1.5-2m clearance Sweet Chestnut - Through prune for a 1.5-2m clearance Apple trees- No work required Climber - Remove climber from stay wire and pole
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26/01456/TPOE Awaiting decision
Sunnybank Devon House Drive Bovey Tracey TQ13 9HA
T1 Oak - Selectively reduce lineside branches for a 1.5-2m clearance T2 Oak - Selectively reduce lineside branches for a 1.5-2m clearance Evergreen Spindle - Reduce in height to show DoD sign and clear around pole
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26/01188/TPO Granted
50 Woodmere Way Kingsteignton Devon TQ12 3SW
T1 Whitebeam (Sorbus aria) - Reduce the height of the tree by approximately 1.5 m, leaving a final overall height of approximately 6.5 m. Reduce the radial crown spread by approximately 1.5 m, leaving a final radial spread of approximately 5.5m at all compass points. Prune branch growth away from the property to achieve a minimum clearance of approximately 1.50m.
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26/01431/TPO Awaiting decision
21 Lyndale Road Kingsteignton Devon TQ12 3JN
Holly tree - fell