Skip to content
PlanIndex Get alerts
Menu

Planning application

36 Embankment Road Kingsbridge TQ7 1LA

Granted West Devon 1848/26/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

T2: Holm Oak - Crown height reduction by 2m, crown thinning of 33 % & crown lift to 3.5m from ground level. Tree works required to ensure that it does not become too heavy and attracts too much wind, maintain it's health & safety & to ensure the safety of the public and walkers. Concerned that if the tree pulled itself out from the cliff, that it could well also damage neighbouring property & the shared mains drain.

As published by the council, reference 1848/26/TPO

Application record

Reference
1848/26/TPO
Type
Works to a TPO Tree
Status
Approved
Decision
Granted As published: Tree Works Allowed
Received
6 Jul 2026
Validated
21 Jul 2026
Decided
25 Aug 2026
Ward
Kingsbridge
Parish
Kingsbridge
Postcode
TQ7 1LA

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 6 Jul 2026

    Received by West Devon

  2. 21 Jul 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 27 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. 25 Aug 2026

    Decision issued: Tree Works Allowed

Documents

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

7 documents on file for this application

A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.

Watch members (£5 a month) open the document list from here.

Open the documents

What this grant of permission means

West Devon granted permission on 25 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.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • 22 Embankment Road Kingsbridge TQ7 1LA

    3686/24/HHO Submitted 18 Nov 2024 50 yards away

    Housholder application for parking area, changes to fenestration, raised patio/deck & internal alterations

    Granted Householder Windows or glazing 18 docs
    Domestic
  • High House Point, 56 Embankment Road, Kingsbridge, TQ7 1LA

    3049/25/VAR Submitted 15 Oct 2025 50 yards away

    Variation of condition 1 (appproved plans) of planning consent 2679/24/VAR

    Granted Amendments 24 docs
  • High House Point (formerly Widegates), 56 Embankment Road, Kingsbridge, TQ7 1LA

    2679/24/VAR Submitted 20 Aug 2024 50 yards away

    Application for variation of condition 5 (tree protection measures) of planning consent 0880/23/VAR

    Granted Amendments Trees 8 docs
  • 36 Embankment Road Kingsbridge TQ7 1LA

    1848/26/TPO Submitted 6 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    T2: Holm Oak - Crown height reduction by 2m, crown thinning of 33 % & crown lift to 3.5m from ground level. Tree works required to ensure that it does not become too heavy and attracts too much wind, maintain it's health & safety & to ensure the safety of the public and walkers. Concerned that if the tree pulled itself out from the cliff, that it could well also damage neighbouring property & the shared mains drain.

    Granted Trees 7 docs
  • The Boathouse, Embankment Road, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1LA

    2623/21/HHO Submitted 1 Jul 2021 50 yards away

    Householder application for replacement single storey entrance hall extension to ground floor, partial reconstruction of first floor andaddition of new second floor

    Withdrawn Householder Extension 24 docs
    Small domestic
  • The Boathouse, Embankment Road, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1LA

    2623/21/HHO Submitted 1 Jul 2021 50 yards away

    Householder application for replacement single storey entrance hall extension to ground floor, partial reconstruction of first floor andaddition of new second floor

    Withdrawn Householder Extension 24 docs
    Small domestic

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