Martin Farm Whiddon Down EX20 2QL

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

• 0562/23/TPO Granted

  Martin Farm, Whiddon Down, EX20 2QL

  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

  Decided 17 Apr 2023 Trees

1. 19 Mar 2026

   Received by West Devon

2. 26 Mar 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 11 May 2026

   Decision issued: Refusal

4. 27 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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.

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• Martin Farm, Whiddon Down, EX20 2QL

  0562/23/TPO Submitted 15 Feb 2023 50 yards 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 50 yards 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

  0562/23/TPO Submitted 15 Feb 2023 50 yards 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

• Land at SX 688 925, Okehampton

  0687/23/AGR Submitted 25 Feb 2023 300 yards 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

  Decided Other 6 docs

• Land at SX 688 925, Okehampton

  0687/23/AGR Submitted 25 Feb 2023 300 yards 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

  Decided Other 6 docs

• Land At Sx 688 925, Okehampton

  1316/23/PAA Submitted 26 Mar 2023 300 yards away

  Prior Approval Application for proposed general purpose agricultural barn 18.2m x 9.1m x 4.3m height to ridge for secure storage offorestry equipment & machinery, shelter for sheep in lambing season ifrequired, storage of feed & dry area for inspecting animals followingplanning application 0687/23/AGR

  Granted Prior approval 14 docs

• 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