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Redwood River School Old Postern Dartington Hall TQ9 6EA

Granted West Devon 1218/26/TPO Works to a TPO Tree

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

TPO 1126; T1-T7: Yew – crown height reduction to 5m from ground level on the higher side of the drive, crown height reduction on trees on lower side of drive so all trees have the same height, install 4 high tensile wires per tree, to enhance aesthetic and amenity value. Selective branch removal of branches unsuitable for retention or that cannot be incorporated into proposed support system, limited to selected branches, 50mm in diameter or less.

As published by the council, reference 1218/26/TPO

Application record

Reference
1218/26/TPO
Type
Works to a TPO Tree
Status
Approved
Decision
Granted As published: Tree Works Allowed
Received
1 May 2026
Validated
1 May 2026
Decided
22 Jul 2026
Ward
Dartington & Staverton
Parish
Dartington
Postcode
TQ9 6EA

Site history

Applications at this address on the West Devon register

This site has had 3 applications since 2026: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • 2390/26/TPO Decided

    Redwood River School Old Postern Dartington Hall TQ9 6EA

    TPO 1126: T1495 - 1x Norway Maple (not protected by TPO) - Prune secondary & sub lateral branch growth away from the neighbouring building to achieve a minimum clearance of approximately 2.0 metres. All final pruning cuts shall be made at suitable growth points, retaining the tree's natural form & main framework, T1498 - 1x Large Multi-Stemmed Crack Willow - Pollard the tree at approximately 5.0 metres above ground level, removing the upper crown and retaining the main structural framework at the specified pollard height. All final pruning cuts shall be made at suitable growth points where practicable, T1499 - 1x Crack Willow - Pollard the tree at approximately 5.0 metres above ground level, removing the upper crown & retaining the main structural framework at the specified pollard height, T5460 - 1x Crack Willow - Pollard the tree at approximately 5.0 metres above ground level, removing the upper crown & retaining the main structural framework at the specified pollard height & T1955 - 1x Horse Chestnut - Due to the significance and maturity of the tree, undertake a sensitive crown thin, selectively removing a maximum of 10% of appropriate secondary and smaller branch growth throughout the canopy to reduce areas of excessive crown density & encourage the development of the inner canopy. Works shall retain the tree's main framework, natural form and a high proportion of the foliage-bearing structure. For Justification, please refer to the Tree Condition Safety Survey

    Submitted 25 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 0246/26/TPO Granted

    Redwood River School Old Postern Dartington Hall TQ9 6EA

    T1956 - Monterey pine - Sectional dismantle and complete removal of the existing tree. We propose to remove the mature Monterey pine located at the entrance to the school. The works will be carried out using a 55-ton crane. The main stem will be sectioned into approximately 3-metre lengths and placed into the designated drop zone over the fence. Where this is not achievable, sections will be placed carefully into an available parking bay. All arising woodchip will be tipped in the agreed corner parking space. In conclusion, the removal of the tree is justified as a necessary and proportionate measure to mitigate a foreseeable risk to public safety and property, in line with established risk management duties and arboricultural best practice.

    Decided 19 Mar 2026 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 1 May 2026

    Received by West Devon

  2. 22 Jul 2026

    Decision issued: Tree Works Allowed

  3. 27 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

6 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

West Devon granted permission on 22 July 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About tree works applications

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

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  • Redwood River School Old Postern Dartington Hall TQ9 6EA

    0246/26/TPO Submitted 2 Feb 2026 50 yards away

    T1956 - Monterey pine - Sectional dismantle and complete removal of the existing tree. We propose to remove the mature Monterey pine located at the entrance to the school. The works will be carried out using a 55-ton crane. The main stem will be sectioned into approximately 3-metre lengths and placed into the designated drop zone over the fence. Where this is not achievable, sections will be placed carefully into an available parking bay. All arising woodchip will be tipped in the agreed corner parking space. In conclusion, the removal of the tree is justified as a necessary and proportionate measure to mitigate a foreseeable risk to public safety and property, in line with established risk management duties and arboricultural best practice.

    Granted Trees 9 docs
    Small domestic
  • Old Postern Dartington Hall TQ9 6EA

    0344/26/CLB Submitted 9 Feb 2026 50 yards away

    Certificate of lawfulness for works to listed building proposed existing internal timber cruck frame and associated architrave repairs.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 15 docs
  • Old Postern Dartington Hall TQ9 6EA

    0344/26/CLB Submitted 9 Feb 2026 50 yards away

    Certificate of lawfulness for works to listed building proposed existing internal timber cruck frame and associated architrave repairs.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 15 docs
  • Redwood River School Old Postern Dartington Hall TQ9 6EA

    2390/26/TPO Submitted 25 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    TPO 1126: T1495 - 1x Norway Maple (not protected by TPO) - Prune secondary & sub lateral branch growth away from the neighbouring building to achieve a minimum clearance of approximately 2.0 metres. All final pruning cuts shall be made at suitable growth points, retaining the tree's natural form & main framework, T1498 - 1x Large Multi-Stemmed Crack Willow - Pollard the tree at approximately 5.0 metres above ground level, removing the upper crown and retaining the main structural framework at the specified pollard height. All final pruning cuts shall be made at suitable growth points where practicable, T1499 - 1x Crack Willow - Pollard the tree at approximately 5.0 metres above ground level, removing the upper crown & retaining the main structural framework at the specified pollard height, T5460 - 1x Crack Willow - Pollard the tree at approximately 5.0 metres above ground level, removing the upper crown & retaining the main structural framework at the specified pollard height & T1955 - 1x Horse Chestnut - Due to the significance and maturity of the tree, undertake a sensitive crown thin, selectively removing a maximum of 10% of appropriate secondary and smaller branch growth throughout the canopy to reduce areas of excessive crown density & encourage the development of the inner canopy. Works shall retain the tree's main framework, natural form and a high proportion of the foliage-bearing structure. For Justification, please refer to the Tree Condition Safety Survey

    Decided Trees 4 docs
  • Redwood River School Old Postern Dartington Hall TQ9 6EA

    2390/26/TPO Submitted 25 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    TPO 1126: T1495 - 1x Norway Maple (not protected by TPO) - Prune secondary & sub lateral branch growth away from the neighbouring building to achieve a minimum clearance of approximately 2.0 metres. All final pruning cuts shall be made at suitable growth points, retaining the tree's natural form & main framework, T1498 - 1x Large Multi-Stemmed Crack Willow - Pollard the tree at approximately 5.0 metres above ground level, removing the upper crown and retaining the main structural framework at the specified pollard height. All final pruning cuts shall be made at suitable growth points where practicable, T1499 - 1x Crack Willow - Pollard the tree at approximately 5.0 metres above ground level, removing the upper crown & retaining the main structural framework at the specified pollard height, T5460 - 1x Crack Willow - Pollard the tree at approximately 5.0 metres above ground level, removing the upper crown & retaining the main structural framework at the specified pollard height & T1955 - 1x Horse Chestnut - Due to the significance and maturity of the tree, undertake a sensitive crown thin, selectively removing a maximum of 10% of appropriate secondary and smaller branch growth throughout the canopy to reduce areas of excessive crown density & encourage the development of the inner canopy. Works shall retain the tree's main framework, natural form and a high proportion of the foliage-bearing structure. For Justification, please refer to the Tree Condition Safety Survey

    Decided Trees 4 docs
  • Redwood River School Old Postern Dartington Hall TQ9 6EA

    0246/26/TPO Submitted 2 Feb 2026 50 yards away

    T1956 - Monterey pine - Sectional dismantle and complete removal of the existing tree. We propose to remove the mature Monterey pine located at the entrance to the school. The works will be carried out using a 55-ton crane. The main stem will be sectioned into approximately 3-metre lengths and placed into the designated drop zone over the fence. Where this is not achievable, sections will be placed carefully into an available parking bay. All arising woodchip will be tipped in the agreed corner parking space. In conclusion, the removal of the tree is justified as a necessary and proportionate measure to mitigate a foreseeable risk to public safety and property, in line with established risk management duties and arboricultural best practice.

    Granted Trees 9 docs
    Small domestic

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    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.

    Received 29 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Trees
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    Received 21 Aug, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Trees
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    Received 17 Aug, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Trees