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Martin Farm, Whiddon Down, EX20 2QL

Granted West Devon 0562/23/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: Beech - reduce one lowest limb on the N side by 2 metres to reducethe end weight of limb as it connects to the tree with a potentialweak V fork, limb is protruding over the house & has the potential tomake contact in moderate winds & G1: Limes - Crown height reduction by3 metres all over, will help manage the lapsed pollard by reducinglimb loads/ stress on the unions, aiding the stabilisation of thecrown as the area is very exposed to high winds from the east

As published by the council, reference 0562/23/TPO

Application record

Reference
0562/23/TPO
Type
Works to a TPO Tree
Status
Approved
Decision
Tree Works Allowed
Received
15 Feb 2023
Validated
15 Feb 2023
Decided
17 Apr 2023
Ward
Drewsteignton
Parish
Drewsteignton
Postcode
EX20 2QL

Site history

Applications at this address on the West Devon register

This site has had 2 applications since 2023: 1 approved, 1 refused.

  • 0837/26/TPO Refused

    Martin Farm Whiddon Down EX20 2QL

    TPO N116 G1, TPO N82 A1; T1, T2, T3, T4, T5: Species unknown - fell, diseased root system, risk of failure. T6, T7: Beech – fell, risk of failure. Replant – see application form.

    Decided 11 May 2026 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 15 Feb 2023

    Received by West Devon

  2. 17 Apr 2023

    Decision issued: Tree Works Allowed

  3. 23 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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

13 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

West Devon granted permission on 17 April 2023, 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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  • Martin Farm, Whiddon Down, EX20 2QL

    0562/23/TPO Submitted 15 Feb 2023 0m away

    T1: Beech - reduce one lowest limb on the N side by 2 metres to reducethe end weight of limb as it connects to the tree with a potentialweak V fork, limb is protruding over the house & has the potential tomake contact in moderate winds & G1: Limes - Crown height reduction by3 metres all over, will help manage the lapsed pollard by reducinglimb loads/ stress on the unions, aiding the stabilisation of thecrown as the area is very exposed to high winds from the east

    Granted Trees 13 docs

  • Martin Farm Whiddon Down EX20 2QL

    0837/26/TPO Submitted 19 Mar 2026 0m away

    TPO N116 G1, TPO N82 A1; T1, T2, T3, T4, T5: Species unknown - fell, diseased root system, risk of failure. T6, T7: Beech – fell, risk of failure. Replant – see application form.

    Refused Trees 15 docs

  • Martin Farm Whiddon Down EX20 2QL

    0837/26/TPO Submitted 19 Mar 2026 0m away

    TPO N116 G1, TPO N82 A1; T1, T2, T3, T4, T5: Species unknown - fell, diseased root system, risk of failure. T6, T7: Beech – fell, risk of failure. Replant – see application form.

    Refused Trees 15 docs

  • Land at SX 688 925, Okehampton

    0687/23/AGR Submitted 25 Feb 2023 264m away

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposedgeneral purpose agricultural barn 18.2m x 9.1m x 4.3m height to ridgefor secure storage of forestry equipment & machinery, shelter forsheep in lambing season if required, storage of feed & dry area forinspecting animals

    Granted Other 6 docs

  • Land at SX 688 925, Okehampton

    0687/23/AGR Submitted 25 Feb 2023 264m away

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposedgeneral purpose agricultural barn 18.2m x 9.1m x 4.3m height to ridgefor secure storage of forestry equipment & machinery, shelter forsheep in lambing season if required, storage of feed & dry area forinspecting animals

    Granted Other 6 docs

  • Land At Sx 683 928 (Land at West Farm Martin Farm) Whiddon Down

    1105/26/PDM Submitted 21 Apr 2026 368m away

    Prior approval (Class Q) for a change of use of 3no. buildings on an agri. unit to 7no. dwellinghouses (Use Class C3)

    Refused Prior approval 27 docs
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    2 Sep 2026 Trees
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    28 Jul 2026 Trees