Planning application
1085/26/TCA
St Andrews Church Of England Primary School The Village Buckland Monachorum PL20 7NA
Proposal
T008: Conifer – remove, due to proximity to dwellings and poor physiological condition.
As published by the council, reference 1085/26/TCA
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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21 Apr 2026
Received by West Devon
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24 Apr 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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26 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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1381/26/CLE Decided
Tregona The Village Buckland Monachorum PL20 7NA
Certificate of lawfulness for existing use of the building as a self-contained holiday let and associated curtilage
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1085/26/TCA Granted
St Andrews Church Of England Primary School The Village Buckland Monachorum PL20 7NA
T008: Conifer – remove, due to proximity to dwellings and poor physiological condition.
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3324/25/TCA Granted
1 The Old School The Village Buckland Monachorum PL20 7NA
T1: Sycamore - Crown reduction by circa 2m. Should the tree grow too large, it could become unstable due to its proximity to the retaining wall. This could lead to damage to the footpath and graveyard, hence wanting to maintain the tree at its current size T2: Hawthorn/Blackthorn - Removal of tree. As shown in the images, the tree has grown too close to the edge of the retaining wall and has fallen over the path. Due to risk of it falling further and unlikely to become more stable in its position T3: Sycamore - Removal so that the hawthorn/blackthorn (T4) is able to grow without being outcompeted by T3. Tree on the edge of the retaining wall, so could pose issues in future. This is no higher than T4 and the tree in the neighbouring land, so would not make a significant impact to the area T4: Hawthorn/Blackthorn - Crown reduction to circa 2.5-3m tall & removal of Ivy. These trees appear to be struggling with the size of their crowns and the significant Ivy growth. A crown reduction to remove the overhanging branches, will enable the trees to rejuvenate and re-establish
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1122/21/TCA Granted
Reading Corner Cottage, 16, The Village, Buckland Monachorum, PL20 7NA
T1: Cypress - Fell; T2: Cypress - Fell; T3: Cypress - Fell; T4: Holly- Fell; T5: Cypress - Fell; T6: Cypress - Fell; T7: Cypress - Fell;T8: Cypress - Fell
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1122/21/TCA Granted
Reading Corner Cottage, 16, The Village, Buckland Monachorum, PL20 7NA
T1: Cypress - Fell; T2: Cypress - Fell; T3: Cypress - Fell; T4: Holly- Fell; T5: Cypress - Fell; T6: Cypress - Fell; T7: Cypress - Fell;T8: Cypress - Fell
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1381/26/CLE Decided
Tregona The Village Buckland Monachorum PL20 7NA
Certificate of lawfulness for existing use of the building as a self-contained holiday let and associated curtilage
Other trees applications
In West Devon
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2113/26/TPO Decided
King Edward Vi College, Ashburton Road Totnes TQ9 5JX
T1: Douglas Fir – fell, in decline.
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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
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