Planning application
0870/26/TPO
Burnt House West Buckland TQ7 3AF
Proposal
TPO 1070; W1: species unknown - crown lift to 3.5 metres above ground level along boundary line marked on map A-B, to facilitate access to replace fencing.
As published by the council, reference 0870/26/TPO
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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30 Mar 2026
Received by West Devon
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15 Apr 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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29 May 2026
Decision issued: Tree Works Allowed
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27 Jul 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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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0870/26/TPO Granted
Burnt House West Buckland TQ7 3AF
TPO 1070; W1: species unknown - crown lift to 3.5 metres above ground level along boundary line marked on map A-B, to facilitate access to replace fencing.
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0537/26/TPO Granted
Clanacombe Lodge West Buckland To Clanacombe House And Beyond West Buckland TQ7 3AF
Horse chestnut (Tag 1366) Fell to leave a 1m stump for regeneration and ongoing periodic coppice management. Reason: the tree has a large open cavity at 3.5m on the east side. Climbed inspection has shown that there is decay coalescence within the heartwood. The tree has a fully crown with substantial weight (especially during summer when in leaf and during rain). Structural failure is reasonably foreseeable and a risk assessment has identified that the tree poses a level of risk that is ‘not tolerable’ and that it is a high priority (as soon as possible) for work. Sweet chestnut (immediately to the east of the above horse chestnut (Tag 1366)) Crown reduce in height and spread on the northern side (over the road) by 2-3m from branch tips to leave a rounded overall form. Carry out specific tree pruning to minor stems and lower branches as indicated on attached photograph. Reason: the tree is tall and thin. Exposure by the removal of the adjacent large horse chestnut would be likely to lead to branch failures onto the road during stormy weather. W1: various species in quarry area - carry out ‘halo’ management by selective removal of smaller trees marked with orange paint, to create space/light to encourage the development of better-quality trees and improve overall structure of woodland. W1: various species in central and E area - carry out thinning management by selective removal of smaller trees marked with paint, to create space/light to encourage development of better quality trees and improve overall structure of the woodland, plant x3 Yew and x2 Sessile Oak along roadside edge and uphill side of track, to provide eventual replacement for Sweet Chestnuts showing signs of deterioration. W1: various species in general - carry out selective removal of Rhododendron and Cherry Laurel, to remove invasive species and create space on woodland floor to encourage development of herb layer and improve overall structure of woodland.
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3248/25/HHO Granted
Cedar Cottage West Buckland TQ7 3AF
Householder application for single storey side extension
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0537/26/TPO Granted
Clanacombe Lodge West Buckland To Clanacombe House And Beyond West Buckland TQ7 3AF
Horse chestnut (Tag 1366) Fell to leave a 1m stump for regeneration and ongoing periodic coppice management. Reason: the tree has a large open cavity at 3.5m on the east side. Climbed inspection has shown that there is decay coalescence within the heartwood. The tree has a fully crown with substantial weight (especially during summer when in leaf and during rain). Structural failure is reasonably foreseeable and a risk assessment has identified that the tree poses a level of risk that is ‘not tolerable’ and that it is a high priority (as soon as possible) for work. Sweet chestnut (immediately to the east of the above horse chestnut (Tag 1366)) Crown reduce in height and spread on the northern side (over the road) by 2-3m from branch tips to leave a rounded overall form. Carry out specific tree pruning to minor stems and lower branches as indicated on attached photograph. Reason: the tree is tall and thin. Exposure by the removal of the adjacent large horse chestnut would be likely to lead to branch failures onto the road during stormy weather. W1: various species in quarry area - carry out ‘halo’ management by selective removal of smaller trees marked with orange paint, to create space/light to encourage the development of better-quality trees and improve overall structure of woodland. W1: various species in central and E area - carry out thinning management by selective removal of smaller trees marked with paint, to create space/light to encourage development of better quality trees and improve overall structure of the woodland, plant x3 Yew and x2 Sessile Oak along roadside edge and uphill side of track, to provide eventual replacement for Sweet Chestnuts showing signs of deterioration. W1: various species in general - carry out selective removal of Rhododendron and Cherry Laurel, to remove invasive species and create space on woodland floor to encourage development of herb layer and improve overall structure of woodland.
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2325/25/TPO Granted
Clanacombe Lodge West Buckland TQ7 3AF
T682 - Reduce height of tree by 5m to leave a the of height 15 metres due to poor vitality in crown, T683 - Reduce height & extended limbs of tree in by 3 to 5m to leave a the of height 15 metres to form a balanced crown with T682 due to hollowing at base, T684: Laurel and T684a: Young Sycamore - fell and remove due to young sycamore with failed crown the laurel has failed onto T273: Sweet Chestnut - fell and remove due to main stem failure onto adjacent highway T685 & T686 Ash - fell and remove due to T685 having 90% dieback & T686 is dead
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2790/25/CLP Decided
Development Site at SX 679 438 West Buckland
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed erection of new dwelling in accordance with planning permission 3956/18/FUL
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2113/26/TPO Decided
King Edward Vi College, Ashburton Road Totnes TQ9 5JX
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2116/26/TCA Decided
Chy Vean Priory Avenue Totnes TQ9 5HR
T1: Copper Beech – crown reduction of up to 2.5m. T2: Magnolia – crown reduction of up to 1.5m. T3: Cotoneaster – fell. T4: Irish Yew - crown reduction of up to 1.5m. G1: Pittosporum, Laurel, Bay, Thuja Plicata, Lawsons Cypress - fell, stump grind and replace with fruiting trees.
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2114/26/TCA Decided
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T1: Cedar – height reduction by 2m, lateral reduction on all sides of 0.5-1m, balance shape and reduce overgrowth. T2: Cherry – lateral reduction by up to 1.5m between building and boundary of church, ti provide clearance.
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2086/26/TCA Decided
15 Ridge Hill Dartmouth TQ6 9PE
T1: Magnolia - Trim to height of 5 meters laterally and vertically to maintain shape. T2: Magnolia - Trim to height of 5 meters laterally and vertically to maintain shape.
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2077/26/TCA Decided
Rose Cottage Eworthy Germansweek EX21 5AH
T1: Beech Tree – Removal of 5 lower small branches overhanging the house/chimney, tree is growing in the hedge and borders the lane access