Planning application
Street Record Cypress Close Torquay Devon
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
A1: Reduce all overhanging branches to the edge of the footpath closest to treesT1: Sycamore- Reduce height by 6-8ft and reduce remaining lateral branches by 3-4ftT2: Sycamore- Reduce height by 6-8ft and reduce remaining lateral branches by 3-4ftT3: Bay- Reduce by 9ft and reshapeT4: Sycamore- Reduce to ground levelThin out various trees as spray painted onsite
As published by the council, reference AT/2010/0146
Application record
- Reference
- AT/2010/0146
- Type
- Works To Tree Within TPO And CA
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: Approval
- Received
- 16 Jun 2010
- Validated
- 18 Jun 2010
- Decided
- 26 Aug 2010
- Ward
- Tormohun
- Decision by
- Delegated
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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16 Jun 2010
Received by Torbay
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18 Jun 2010
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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26 Aug 2010
Decision issued: Approval
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5 Aug 2026
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Who's behind it
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County Grounds Maintenance Ltd Agent, registered in Plymouth
Active · incorporated 2005 · Plymouth
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Torbay granted permission on 26 August 2010, 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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