Planning application
Brookwell House Eworthy Germansweek EX21 5AH
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1: Cherry Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) - Removal of tree T2: Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) - Removal of tree Given the close proximity of both trees to the driveway, there is a continuing risk to vehicles and pedestrians using the property
As published by the council, reference 2057/26/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 2057/26/TCA
- Type
- Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area
- Status
- Approved
- Decision
- Tree Works No Objection Raised
- Received
- 27 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 27 Jul 2026
- Decided
- 17 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Bridestowe
- Parish
- Germansweek
- Postcode
- EX21 5AH
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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27 Jul 2026
Received by West Devon
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1 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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17 Aug 2026
Decision issued: Tree Works No Objection Raised
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23 Aug 2026
Status changed to Under Consideration
Previously Within Consultation Period.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
6 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat this grant of permission means
West Devon granted permission on 17 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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