Planning application
1033/26/TCA
49A High Street Totnes TQ9 5NP
Proposal
T1 Laurel – removal of hedge and replacement with either Hornbeam or Beech as a hedge or a crab apple tree to allow for continued privacy between properties to be maintained to a height of 3 - 3.5m
As published by the council, reference 1033/26/TCA
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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15 Apr 2026
Received by West Devon
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19 May 2026
Decision issued: Tree Works No Objection Raised
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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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1911/25/FUL Withdrawn
The Parlour 43 45 High Street Totnes TQ9 5NP
Change of use of from Class F1 & C3 to mixed use: Class E (shop) & C3 (dwelling)
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2690/25/TCA Granted
The Garden Annexe 29 High Street Totnes TQ9 5NP
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1033/26/TCA Granted
49A High Street Totnes TQ9 5NP
T1 Laurel – removal of hedge and replacement with either Hornbeam or Beech as a hedge or a crab apple tree to allow for continued privacy between properties to be maintained to a height of 3 - 3.5m
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0611/26/FUL Granted
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0611/26/FUL Granted
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Change of use of existing first floor building from cafe/restaurant (A3 now E) to a Cafe and Performing Arts Venue (Sui Generis).
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2113/26/TPO Decided
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2116/26/TCA Decided
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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
Greystones Weston Road Totnes TQ9 5AH
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