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Beech Tree House 2B Roland Bailey Gardens Tavistock PL19 0RB

Awaiting decision West Devon 2449/26/TPO Works to a TPO Tree

Works: Trees

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Proposal

T5: Fagus Sylvatica, Beech tree – Crown height reduction by 9m and lateral crown reduction by 6m, leaving the tree to be 9m in height and 5m in width left standing to maintain balance. Safety to all residences close by and to maintain the ongoing of a healthy tree and prevent any damage in the near future. T3: Quercus Robur, Oak tree – Crown height reduction by 9m and 5m lateral crown reduction, leaving the tree to be 9m in height and 5m width, maintaining its shape and balance to this healthy tree whilst making the surrounding area safer. Tree is which is growing at an angle into the garden and towards the house which could cause some considerable to damage to the house should it continue to grow and collapse.

As published by the council, reference 2449/26/TPO

Application record

Reference
2449/26/TPO
Type
Works to a TPO Tree
Status
Within Consultation Period
Received
1 Sep 2026
Validated
7 Sep 2026
Ward
Tavistock North
Parish
Tavistock
Postcode
PL19 0RB

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 1 Sep 2026

    Received by West Devon

  2. 7 Sep 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 11 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 2 November 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

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18 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.

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