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10 The Priory Modbury PL21 0TL

Granted West Devon 1689/26/TPO Works to a TPO Tree

Works: Trees Domestic

Read from the description, not a valuation. How we read the register

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

Proposal

TPO 948; T1: Beech – crown height reduction of 2.5m, fit cable brace at second set of main unions, risk of limb failure onto dwelling. TPO 578; T2: Beech – crown lift to 5m from ground level to provide vehicle clearance.

As published by the council, reference 1689/26/TPO

Application record

Reference
1689/26/TPO
Type
Works to a TPO Tree
Status
Approved
Decision
Granted As published: Tree Works Allowed
Received
23 Jun 2026
Validated
6 Jul 2026
Decided
11 Aug 2026
Ward
Charterlands
Parish
Modbury
Postcode
PL21 0TL

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 23 Jun 2026

    Received by West Devon

  2. 6 Jul 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 27 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. 11 Aug 2026

    Decision issued: Tree Works Allowed

  5. 12 Aug 2026

    Status changed to Under Consideration

    Previously Within Consultation Period.

Documents

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

5 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

West Devon granted permission on 11 August 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.

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  • 10 The Priory Modbury PL21 0TL

    1689/26/TPO Submitted 23 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    TPO 948; T1: Beech – crown height reduction of 2.5m, fit cable brace at second set of main unions, risk of limb failure onto dwelling. TPO 578; T2: Beech – crown lift to 5m from ground level to provide vehicle clearance.

    Granted Trees 5 docs
    Domestic
  • 10, The Priory, Modbury, PL21 0TL

    1249/23/TPO Submitted 6 Apr 2023 50 yards away

    T3: Beech - Reduce height by 4m to match height of T2. T3 is a rather slender specimen & its position at the top of the ridge leaves itvulnerable to high winds, this work will lower the risk of failure byreducing the level of exposure & the tree is near to buildings and apublic road

    Refused Trees 8 docs
  • Cobblestone, Church Lane, Modbury, PL21 0TL

    1377/18/VAR Submitted 24 Apr 2018 50 yards away

    Variation of condition 2 following grant of planning permission 1972/16/FUL to allow changes to approved plans (resubmission of0472/18/VAR)

    Granted Amendments 9 docs
  • Cobblestone, Church Lane, Modbury, PL21 0TL

    1377/18/VAR Submitted 24 Apr 2018 50 yards away

    Variation of condition 2 following grant of planning permission 1972/16/FUL to allow changes to approved plans (resubmission of0472/18/VAR)

    Granted Amendments 9 docs
  • Land At Sx 656 515, Moon Lane, Modbury, Devon

    0250/23/FUL Submitted 23 Jan 2023 100 yards away

    A new high quality three storey dwelling with private amenity space

    Refused Full applications 57 docs
    Domestic
  • Palm Cross Green House, Palm Cross, Modbury, PL21 0QZ

    2721/21/HHO Submitted 9 Jul 2021 150 yards away

    Householder application for repairs and alterations

    Withdrawn Householder 32 docs
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In West Devon

  • 2780/26/TCA Awaiting decision

    Primrose Cottage 11 Mount Tavy Road Tavistock PL19 9JB

    T1: Beech - Crown height reduction by no more than 2.25m. Reduce lateral spread on all four cardinal bearing N S E and W by 1.75 - 2.25 metres throughout. Reason for Works: reduce the amount of shading the tree creates, risk of overhang onto neighbour to West.

    Received 5 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 2781/26/TCA Awaiting decision

    Little Church Park Whitchurch Tavistock PL19 9EL

    T1 - Beech - Fell - Due to risk of falling on neighbouring property as tree has been overcrowded and lacks structure and vigour

    Received 5 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 1951/26/TPO Granted

    South Highlands Blachford Road Ivybridge PL21 0AD

    T6: Small Leaved Lime (Tilia cordata) - Full removal due to disease and fungal fruiting bodies. Tree has had previous snap outs and has a few large dead limbs. The tree is approximately 10 meters from a building approximately southeast of the tree. Approximately 9 bracket fungus & shows potential Ganoderma within the tree, which in turn destroys the integrity of the tree & being near a potentially busy garage and business. There are large signs of hollowing and further decay

    Received 16 Jul, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 2466/26/TCA Granted

    Bay House Dartmouth Road Stoke Fleming TQ6 0NU

    T1: Bay - reduce to 1.5m agl.

    Received 2 Sep, published by the council 5 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2465/26/TCA Granted

    2 Manor Court Stoke Fleming TQ6 0PG

    T1: Magnolia - reduce canopy next to Rectory Lane by 1.5m, raise canopy height in driveway to 3m AGL. T2: Cryptomaria - remove limb on E side at 1m AGL growing into Rectory Lane. T3: Beech – lateral reduction over neighbouring house by 2m. T4: Holm Oak - crown height reduction to 3m AGL over Manor Court parking area. T5: Sweet Chestnut - remove x2 x limbs at 3m AGL on S side over neighbouring driveway. T6: Beech – lateral reduction on N side by 1m AGL.

    Received 2 Sep, published by the council 5 Sep 2026 Trees