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Cambian Devon School Intek House 52 Borough Road Paignton TQ4 7DQ

Refused Torbay AT/2024/0306 Works To Tree Within TPO

Works: Trees

Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.

Proposal

Pine (T1) - fell due to its significant lean toward the dwellings situated to the southeast. Additionally, the lower portion of the stem obstructs access to the electric gate control box, which impedes maintenance and emergency access. Following the mechanical grinding of the stump, it is recommended that the area be replanted with Turkish Hazel or species from the genus Sorbus. T1 is located within a restricted area that is surrounded by tarmac.

As published by the council, reference AT/2024/0306

Application record

Reference
AT/2024/0306
Type
Works To Tree Within TPO
Status
Decided
Decision
Refusal
Received
4 Nov 2024
Validated
20 Nov 2024
Decided
31 Dec 2024
Ward
Collaton St Mary
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
TQ4 7DQ

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 4 Nov 2024

    Received by Torbay

  2. 20 Nov 2024

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 31 Dec 2024

    Decision issued: Refusal

  4. 8 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

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What this refusal means

Torbay refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. 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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