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The Bluebells Vicarage Lane Abersychan Pontypool Torfaen NP4 8PX

Granted Torfaen 24/P/0740/TPO Works to a tree with a TPO

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

Pruning T3 Yew tree back by up to 5ft where it is encroaching on property

As published by the council, reference 24/P/0740/TPO

Application record

Reference
24/P/0740/TPO
Type
Works to a tree with a TPO
Status
Decided
Decision
Approve with Conditions
Received
3 Dec 2024
Validated
8 Dec 2024
Decided
18 Feb 2025
Ward
Abersychan
Parish
Pontypool Community Council
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
NP4 8PX

Site history

Applications at this address on the Torfaen register

This site has had 2 applications since 2024: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • 24/P/0118/HH Granted

    The Bluebells Vicarage Lane Abersychan Pontypool Torfaen NP4 8PX

    Extension and conversion of garage for a 'granny annexe' accommodation

    Decided 16 May 2024 Householder

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 3 Dec 2024

    Received by Torfaen

  2. 8 Dec 2024

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 18 Feb 2025

    Decision issued: Approve with Conditions

  4. 16 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

J G Tree Services Agent, a tree-works contractor

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Documents

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7 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Torfaen granted permission on 18 February 2025, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within five 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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