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11 Deer Leap Tavistock PL19 9RD

Awaiting decision West Devon 2038/26/TPO Works to a TPO Tree

Works: Trees

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

TPO 251: G1 - Group of 5 Oak trees - Crown raise branches sympathetically on western canopy only currently standing at 3m from ground level to achieve a clearance of 5m from ground level. The reason for the works is to achieve clearance.

As published by the council, reference 2038/26/TPO

Application record

Reference
2038/26/TPO
Type
Works to a TPO Tree
Status
Under Consideration
Received
24 Jul 2026
Validated
24 Jul 2026
Ward
Tavistock South East
Parish
Tavistock
Postcode
PL19 9RD

Site history

Applications at this address on the West Devon register

This site has had 2 applications since 2022: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • 4287/22/TPO Granted

    11, Deer Leap, Tavistock, PL19 9RD

    T1: Holly - crown height reduction by 6m to rejuvenate the crown, T2: Holly - crown height reduction by 6m to rejuvenate the crown.

    Decided 27 Feb 2023 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 24 Jul 2026

    Received by West Devon

  2. 1 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. 5 Sep 2026

    Status changed to Under Consideration

    Previously Within Consultation Period.

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 18 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    West Devon took a median of 53 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Documents

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

5 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with West Devon for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year West Devon decided tree works applications in a median of 40 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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

  • 11 Deer Leap Tavistock PL19 9RD

    2038/26/TPO Submitted 24 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    94% historically approved · decision due ~18 Sep

    TPO 251: G1 - Group of 5 Oak trees - Crown raise branches sympathetically on western canopy only currently standing at 3m from ground level to achieve a clearance of 5m from ground level. The reason for the works is to achieve clearance.

    Awaiting decision Trees 5 docs
  • 11, Deer Leap, Tavistock, PL19 9RD

    4287/22/TPO Submitted 6 Dec 2022 50 yards away

    T1: Holly - crown height reduction by 6m to rejuvenate the crown, T2: Holly - crown height reduction by 6m to rejuvenate the crown.

    Granted Trees 16 docs
  • The Retreat, Down Park Drive, Tavistock, PL19 9AH

    4302/22/HHO Submitted 28 Nov 2022 150 yards away

    Householder application for extensions to dwelling

    Granted Householder Extension 31 docs
    Domestic
  • Stowford House Down Park Drive Tavistock PL19 9AH

    2180/26/HHO Submitted 5 Aug 2026 150 yards away

    Garage demolition & the formation of a two storey side extension including a front porch

    Granted Householder Extension Demolition 18 docs
    Small domestic
  • Uplands Down Park Drive Tavistock PL19 9AH

    1986/26/TPO Submitted 17 Jul 2026 150 yards away

    TPO S251 T14: Silver Birch – remove, dead.

    Granted Trees 7 docs
  • The Retreat, Down Park Drive, Tavistock, PL19 9AH

    4302/22/HHO Submitted 28 Nov 2022 150 yards away

    Householder application for extensions to dwelling

    Granted Householder Extension 31 docs
    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