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Melverley Ravensbourne Lane Stoke Fleming TQ6 0QR

Granted West Devon 0381/26/TPO Works to a TPO Tree

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

T1: Western Red Cedar - remove limb at 1m agl on west side to improve drive access. T2 - Himalayan Birch. Removal of dead/crossing/rubbing branches within crown to prevent further damage to adjacent branches. T3: Camellia - reduce overall crown height by 2m to restore shape. T4 - Cherry. Comprises of 2 x regrowth stems. Reduce x 1 stem on NE side to ground level. Weak growth with poor form. Remove to give neighbouring stem space as specimen tree. T5: Bay - reduce crown height by 2m to maintain boundary hedge height. T6 - Eucalyptus. Removal of cracked secondary growth from root plate. Crack gradually increasing in width and length. Risk to garden users and vehicles. T7: Beech - removal of boundary tree with poor form. T8 - Beech. Reduce regrowth stem from previous stump to ground level. Weak union on stump, poses increased risk as tree height increases. T9: Leylandii - remove group of x3 boundary trees with poor form.

As published by the council, reference 0381/26/TPO

Application record

Reference
0381/26/TPO
Type
Works to a TPO Tree
Status
Approved
Decision
Granted As published: Tree Works Allowed
Received
11 Feb 2026
Validated
12 Feb 2026
Decided
30 Mar 2026
Ward
Blackawton & Stoke Fleming
Parish
Stoke Fleming
Postcode
TQ6 0QR

Site history

Applications at this address on the West Devon register

This site has had 2 applications since 2020: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • 3780/20/TPO Granted

    Melverley, Ravensbourne Lane, Stoke Fleming, TQ6 0QR

    T1: Eucalyptus - Fell for safety reasons; tree has honey fungus at base, is growing at an angle and is too dominant for garden. T2: Beech- Fell; tree is dying.

    Decided 30 Jul 2021 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 11 Feb 2026

    Received by West Devon

  2. 12 Feb 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 30 Mar 2026

    Decision issued: Tree Works Allowed

  4. 27 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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

14 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

West Devon granted permission on 30 March 2026, 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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  • Melverley Ravensbourne Lane Stoke Fleming TQ6 0QR

    0381/26/TPO Submitted 11 Feb 2026 50 yards away

    T1: Western Red Cedar - remove limb at 1m agl on west side to improve drive access. T2 - Himalayan Birch. Removal of dead/crossing/rubbing branches within crown to prevent further damage to adjacent branches. T3: Camellia - reduce overall crown height by 2m to restore shape. T4 - Cherry. Comprises of 2 x regrowth stems. Reduce x 1 stem on NE side to ground level. Weak growth with poor form. Remove to give neighbouring stem space as specimen tree. T5: Bay - reduce crown height by 2m to maintain boundary hedge height. T6 - Eucalyptus. Removal of cracked secondary growth from root plate. Crack gradually increasing in width and length. Risk to garden users and vehicles. T7: Beech - removal of boundary tree with poor form. T8 - Beech. Reduce regrowth stem from previous stump to ground level. Weak union on stump, poses increased risk as tree height increases. T9: Leylandii - remove group of x3 boundary trees with poor form.

    Granted Trees 14 docs
  • Melverley, Ravensbourne Lane, Stoke Fleming, TQ6 0QR

    3780/20/TPO Submitted 17 Nov 2020 50 yards away

    T1: Eucalyptus - Fell for safety reasons; tree has honey fungus at base, is growing at an angle and is too dominant for garden. T2: Beech- Fell; tree is dying.

    Granted Trees 8 docs
  • Melverley, Ravensbourne Lane, Stoke Fleming, TQ6 0QR

    3780/20/TPO Submitted 17 Nov 2020 50 yards away

    T1: Eucalyptus - Fell for safety reasons; tree has honey fungus at base, is growing at an angle and is too dominant for garden. T2: Beech- Fell; tree is dying.

    Granted Trees 8 docs
  • 7 Bidders Close Stoke Fleming TQ6 0NZ

    1409/26/HHO Submitted 21 May 2026 100 yards away

    Replace conservatory with 2 storey rear extension & new entrance porch

    Granted Householder Extension 19 docs
    Small domestic
  • 41, Bidders Close, Stoke Fleming, Devon, TQ6 0NZ

    0724/19/HHO Submitted 6 Mar 2019 100 yards away

    Householder application for extensions, alterations to dormer, new patio and enlarged parking space to dwelling (resubmission of1017/18/HHO)

    Refused Householder Extension Loft or dormer 15 docs
    Domestic
  • 7 Bidders Close Stoke Fleming TQ6 0NZ

    1409/26/HHO Submitted 21 May 2026 100 yards away

    Replace conservatory with 2 storey rear extension & new entrance porch

    Granted Householder Extension 19 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