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4 Uphill Close Ivybridge PL21 0NA

Refused West Devon 0300/26/TPO Works to a TPO Tree

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

TPO 553. T1 Beech: Crown reduce all sides and height by 1 to 1.5m. Leaving height of 12.5m and crown spread of 7m. (See photos). T3 Silver Birch - Crown reduce height by 1.5 to 2m. Leaving tree height of 13m. Reduce crown spread on all sides by 1 to 1.5m leaving crown spread of 3 to 4m (see photos). The reasons for the proposed works are detailed in the Quantified Tree Risk Assessment

As published by the council, reference 0300/26/TPO

Application record

Reference
0300/26/TPO
Type
Works to a TPO Tree
Status
Refused
Decision
Refused As published: Refusal
Received
4 Feb 2026
Validated
10 Feb 2026
Decided
30 Mar 2026
Ward
Ivybridge East
Parish
Ivybridge
Postcode
PL21 0NA

Site history

Applications at this address on the West Devon register

This site has had 3 applications since 2024: 1 approved, 1 refused.

  • 1938/26/TPO Granted

    4 Uphill Close Ivybridge PL21 0NA

    TPO 553: T1 Beech - Crown reduce all sides and height by 1 to 1.5m. Leaving height of 12.5m and crown spread of 7m

    Decided 19 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 3253/24/TPO Split decision

    4 Uphill Close Ivybridge PL21 0NA

    T1: Beech - crown raise to 3m from ground level to allow pedestrians to walk freely underneath. T2: Scots Pine - crown raise to 5m from ground level but not removing limbs bigger than 3" in diameter to reduce wind sail. T3: Birch - reduce height by 3m and laterals by 2.5m to allow better air flow to the outside of the dwelling, reduce algae and moss build up on the walls and roof.

    Decided 3 Dec 2024 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 4 Feb 2026

    Received by West Devon

  2. 10 Feb 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 30 Mar 2026

    Decision issued: Refusal

  4. 12 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

7 documents on file for this application

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What this refusal means

West Devon 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.

Nearby applications

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  • 4 Uphill Close Ivybridge PL21 0NA

    1938/26/TPO Submitted 15 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    TPO 553: T1 Beech - Crown reduce all sides and height by 1 to 1.5m. Leaving height of 12.5m and crown spread of 7m

    Granted Trees 7 docs
  • 4 Uphill Close Ivybridge PL21 0NA

    1938/26/TPO Submitted 15 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    TPO 553: T1 Beech - Crown reduce all sides and height by 1 to 1.5m. Leaving height of 12.5m and crown spread of 7m

    Granted Trees 7 docs
  • 4 Uphill Close Ivybridge PL21 0NA

    0300/26/TPO Submitted 4 Feb 2026 50 yards away

    TPO 553. T1 Beech: Crown reduce all sides and height by 1 to 1.5m. Leaving height of 12.5m and crown spread of 7m. (See photos). T3 Silver Birch - Crown reduce height by 1.5 to 2m. Leaving tree height of 13m. Reduce crown spread on all sides by 1 to 1.5m leaving crown spread of 3 to 4m (see photos). The reasons for the proposed works are detailed in the Quantified Tree Risk Assessment

    Refused Trees 7 docs
  • 4 Uphill Close Ivybridge PL21 0NA

    3253/24/TPO Submitted 10 Oct 2024 50 yards away

    T1: Beech - crown raise to 3m from ground level to allow pedestrians to walk freely underneath. T2: Scots Pine - crown raise to 5m from ground level but not removing limbs bigger than 3" in diameter to reduce wind sail. T3: Birch - reduce height by 3m and laterals by 2.5m to allow better air flow to the outside of the dwelling, reduce algae and moss build up on the walls and roof.

    Split decision Trees 6 docs
    Domestic
  • 9 Uphill Close Ivybridge PL21 0NA

    3544/25/TPO Submitted 2 Dec 2025 50 yards away

    TPO 553; T2: Beech - have main leader shortened by approx. 3m to match lower forming canopy, side branches over shed and garden shorten by 1m to balance, to preserve and reduce risk of branch failure (see photo).

    Refused Trees 7 docs
    Small domestic
  • 9 Uphill Close Ivybridge PL21 0NA

    3544/25/TPO Submitted 2 Dec 2025 50 yards away

    TPO 553; T2: Beech - have main leader shortened by approx. 3m to match lower forming canopy, side branches over shed and garden shorten by 1m to balance, to preserve and reduce risk of branch failure (see photo).

    Refused Trees 7 docs
    Small domestic

In West Devon

  • 2780/26/TCA Awaiting decision

    Primrose Cottage 11 Mount Tavy Road Tavistock PL19 9JB

    T1: Beech - Crown height reduction by no more than 2.25m. Reduce lateral spread on all four cardinal bearing N S E and W by 1.75 - 2.25 metres throughout. Reason for Works: reduce the amount of shading the tree creates, risk of overhang onto neighbour to West.

    Received 5 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 2781/26/TCA Awaiting decision

    Little Church Park Whitchurch Tavistock PL19 9EL

    T1 - Beech - Fell - Due to risk of falling on neighbouring property as tree has been overcrowded and lacks structure and vigour

    Received 5 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 1951/26/TPO Granted

    South Highlands Blachford Road Ivybridge PL21 0AD

    T6: Small Leaved Lime (Tilia cordata) - Full removal due to disease and fungal fruiting bodies. Tree has had previous snap outs and has a few large dead limbs. The tree is approximately 10 meters from a building approximately southeast of the tree. Approximately 9 bracket fungus & shows potential Ganoderma within the tree, which in turn destroys the integrity of the tree & being near a potentially busy garage and business. There are large signs of hollowing and further decay

    Received 16 Jul, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 2466/26/TCA Granted

    Bay House Dartmouth Road Stoke Fleming TQ6 0NU

    T1: Bay - reduce to 1.5m agl.

    Received 2 Sep, published by the council 5 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2465/26/TCA Granted

    2 Manor Court Stoke Fleming TQ6 0PG

    T1: Magnolia - reduce canopy next to Rectory Lane by 1.5m, raise canopy height in driveway to 3m AGL. T2: Cryptomaria - remove limb on E side at 1m AGL growing into Rectory Lane. T3: Beech – lateral reduction over neighbouring house by 2m. T4: Holm Oak - crown height reduction to 3m AGL over Manor Court parking area. T5: Sweet Chestnut - remove x2 x limbs at 3m AGL on S side over neighbouring driveway. T6: Beech – lateral reduction on N side by 1m AGL.

    Received 2 Sep, published by the council 5 Sep 2026 Trees