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64 Pavilions Close Brixham TQ5 8BU

Granted Torbay AT/2019/0286 Works To Tree Within TPO

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

T1 - Holme Oak Quercus ilex There have been some very unprofessional pruning cuts over the roadside that need to be pruned back into pruning points or branch collar. Because of the bad pruning work the tree is now unbalanced. I would like to prune the SW facing branches back from the 2 adjacent buildings to bring into shape with the rest of the tree and reduce shade on the adjacent houses. Reduce south side by 2m - making cuts of 150mm or less. T3 - London plan Platanus x acerifolia This tree is in good health although children are climbing and using the low branches for a swing. I would like to crown lift to 2.5 metres to give more light and stop children potentially having an accident. T6 - Common Lime Tila x vulgaris This tree is in the communal gardens and is casting a lot of shade on the surrounding houses. I would like to crown lift by 2.5m from ground level to reduce the dark oppressive feel for the residents.

As published by the council, reference AT/2019/0286

Application record

Reference
AT/2019/0286
Type
Works To Tree Within TPO
Status
Decided
Decision
Approval
Received
23 Oct 2019
Validated
24 Oct 2019
Decided
17 Dec 2019
Ward
Furzeham With Summercombe
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
TQ5 8BU

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 23 Oct 2019

    Received by Torbay

  2. 24 Oct 2019

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 17 Dec 2019

    Decision issued: Approval

  4. 23 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

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Agent on file, registered in Leicester

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10 documents on file for this application

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What a grant of permission means

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Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

About trees applications

How this application type works

Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.

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