1512/26/TPO

1. 3 Jun 2026

   Received by West Devon

2. 16 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 27 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Tree Works Allowed

4. 27 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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.

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.

More on trees applications in our guide

• 1512/26/TPO Granted

  Herons Reach Bantham TQ7 3AD

  TPO 28; T57: Holm Oak – lateral crown reduction on house side by 3m, to provide clearance.

  3 Jun 2026 0m away Trees
• 2416/25/CLP Decided

  Lower Aunemouth Farm, Bantham, TQ7 3AD

  Certificate of lawfulness for proposed minor alterations to windows, including new windows & roof lights, minor alterations to stone porch & replacement of all external render with new render finish

  13 Aug 2025 0m away Lawful development
• 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.

  30 Mar 2026 453m away Trees
• 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.

  25 Feb 2026 453m away Trees
• 3248/25/HHO Granted

  Cedar Cottage West Buckland TQ7 3AF

  Householder application for single storey side extension

  3 Nov 2025 453m away Householder
• 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.

  30 Mar 2026 453m away Trees

• 2113/26/TPO Decided

  King Edward Vi College, Ashburton Road Totnes TQ9 5JX

  T1: Douglas Fir – fell, in decline.

  30 Jul 2026 Trees
• 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.

  30 Jul 2026 Trees
• 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.

  30 Jul 2026 Trees
• 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.

  29 Jul 2026 Trees
• 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

  28 Jul 2026 Trees