Planning application
47 Totnes Road Paignton TQ4 5LE
Works: Trees Domestic
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Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1 Tulip to reduce the height by up to 3m, laterally reduced on the houseside (SOUTH) to gain 1.5m clearance from dwelling. N/E/W sides reduced by up to 1.5 to shape. Works to reduce overall size of tree where overpowering property. Pre Pruning dimensions: H. 17m W 8m Post Pruning dimensions: H. 15.5m W. 5m
As published by the council, reference AT/2024/0309
Application record
- Reference
- AT/2024/0309
- Type
- Works To Tree Within CA
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- No Objections Raised
- Received
- 8 Nov 2024
- Validated
- 28 Nov 2024
- Decided
- 31 Dec 2024
- Ward
- Roundham With Hyde
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- TQ4 5LE
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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8 Nov 2024
Received by Torbay
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28 Nov 2024
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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31 Dec 2024
Decision issued: No Objections Raised
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17 Sep 2026
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Who's behind it
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Kneebone Trees Ltd Agent, registered in Plymouth
Active · incorporated 2021 · Plymouth
32 applications on PlanIndex · across 2 councils · 76% granted
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Torbay granted permission on 31 December 2024, 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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