Planning application
13 Greenway Road Brixham TQ5 0LR
Works: Trees
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
T1. Copper Beech tree (Fagus Sylvatica f. Purpurea) Mature, approximate height of 20 meters. Applying for permission to crown lift the lower branches one of which is a medium branches which wouldn't change the shape of the tree and a reduction of the crown by 2-3 meters. The reasons behind this application are: To give more light to surrounding shrubs and small trees. Reduce the extended branches lessoning the weight. Retain the tree at a size that's in keeping with its surroundings with now being a good time for a reduction due to a good amount of reduction points on small branches. Give more light to the neighbouring house which is overshadowed by both the Beech tree and the Lime tree. There is a new house being built near the tree at the bottom of the garden with a Sedum roof which would benefit from having more light but also less leaves falling onto the roof in the autumn.
As published by the council, reference AT/2021/0165
Application record
- Reference
- AT/2021/0165
- Type
- Works To Tree Within TPO
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Refused As published: Refusal
- Received
- 2 May 2021
- Validated
- 6 May 2021
- Decided
- 28 Jun 2021
- Ward
- Churston With Galmpton
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- TQ5 0LR
Site history
Applications at this address on the Torbay register
This site has had 2 applications since 2021: 1 approved, 1 refused.
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P/2021/0391 Granted
13 Greenway Road Brixham TQ5 0LR
Formation of single storey extensions to front, rear & side to include formation of porch to front. Replacement roof at ground floor level to front.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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2 May 2021
Received by Torbay
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6 May 2021
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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28 Jun 2021
Decision issued: Refusal
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2 Sep 2026
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Who's behind it
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Tree Fellas Devon Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Newton Abbot
Active · incorporated 2007 · Newton Abbot
10 applications on PlanIndex · across 4 councils
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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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