Planning application
0699/26/TPO
Great Garden Dartington Hall TQ9 6EA
Proposal
TPO 1122; T1: Weeping Beech - reduce mass and sail area of lateral limb over concrete driveway on West aspect by shortening two upright end branches by 2.5-3m, reduce back growth on East aspect adjacent end-wall of house by 3m to give clearance.
As published by the council, reference 0699/26/TPO
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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16 Mar 2026
Received by West Devon
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11 Jun 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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20 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Lesser Tree Works Allowed
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1 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
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