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Edgehill, 33, Fern Meadow, Okehampton, EX20 1PB

Withdrawn West Devon 2485/21/TPO Works to a TPO Tree

Works: Trees

Withdrawn before a decision, so it carries no planning weight. A revised scheme can be submitted at any time.

Proposal

G1: Beech x 2 - Largest Beech tree requires crown height reduction by 3 metres, lateral reduction by 3 metres on north east side, removal of3 limbs at approximately 15 metres from ground level on north west side due to excessive shading over multiple gardens; Smallest Beech tree requires crown height reduction by 3 metres due to excessive shading over multiple gardens

As published by the council, reference 2485/21/TPO

Application record

Reference
2485/21/TPO
Type
Works to a TPO Tree
Status
Withdrawn
Decision
Withdrawn
Received
21 Jun 2021
Validated
8 Jul 2021
Decided
27 Jul 2021
Ward
Okehampton North
Parish
Okehampton
Postcode
EX20 1PB

Site history

Applications at this address on the West Devon register

This site has had 2 applications since 2021: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • 2730/21/TPO Granted

    Edgehill, 33, Fern Meadow, Okehampton, EX20 1PB

    G1: 2 x Beech Trees - Largest Beech tree to crown height reduction by 3 metres, lateral reduction by 3 metres on north east, removal of 3 xlimbs at approximately 15 metres from ground level on north west side;Smaller Beech tree to crown height reduction by 3 metres all due toexcessive shading and reduce future failure

    Decided 10 Sep 2021 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 21 Jun 2021

    Received by West Devon

  2. 8 Jul 2021

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 27 Jul 2021

    Decision issued: Withdrawn

  4. 1 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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6 documents on file for this application

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What withdrawal means

The applicant withdrew this application before West Devon decided it, and is free to submit a revised scheme at any time. 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

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  • Edgehill, 33, Fern Meadow, Okehampton, EX20 1PB

    2485/21/TPO Submitted 21 Jun 2021 50 yards away

    G1: Beech x 2 - Largest Beech tree requires crown height reduction by 3 metres, lateral reduction by 3 metres on north east side, removal of3 limbs at approximately 15 metres from ground level on north west side due to excessive shading over multiple gardens; Smallest Beech tree requires crown height reduction by 3 metres due to excessive shading over multiple gardens

    Withdrawn Trees 6 docs
  • Edgehill, 33, Fern Meadow, Okehampton, EX20 1PB

    2730/21/TPO Submitted 9 Jul 2021 50 yards away

    G1: 2 x Beech Trees - Largest Beech tree to crown height reduction by 3 metres, lateral reduction by 3 metres on north east, removal of 3 xlimbs at approximately 15 metres from ground level on north west side;Smaller Beech tree to crown height reduction by 3 metres all due toexcessive shading and reduce future failure

    Granted Trees 12 docs
  • Edgehill, 33, Fern Meadow, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1PB

    3361/19/TPO Submitted 16 Oct 2019 50 yards away

    T1: Beech - Fell Western stem leaning towards house - stem has oldwounds and a large vertical crack. T2: Ash - Fell to ground level -tree is leaning towards property. T3: Larch - Fell to ground level -Tree is lopsided and not in keeping with surrounding species. G1:Spruce x 2 - Fell to ground level - Trees are not native to the area,they are becoming too large for their environment and overhangingneighbouring property.

    Split decision Trees 13 docs
  • Edgehill, 33, Fern Meadow, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1PB

    3361/19/TPO Submitted 16 Oct 2019 50 yards away

    T1: Beech - Fell Western stem leaning towards house - stem has oldwounds and a large vertical crack. T2: Ash - Fell to ground level -tree is leaning towards property. T3: Larch - Fell to ground level -Tree is lopsided and not in keeping with surrounding species. G1:Spruce x 2 - Fell to ground level - Trees are not native to the area,they are becoming too large for their environment and overhangingneighbouring property.

    Split decision Trees 13 docs
  • Edgehill, 33, Fern Meadow, Okehampton, EX20 1PB

    2730/21/TPO Submitted 9 Jul 2021 50 yards away

    G1: 2 x Beech Trees - Largest Beech tree to crown height reduction by 3 metres, lateral reduction by 3 metres on north east, removal of 3 xlimbs at approximately 15 metres from ground level on north west side;Smaller Beech tree to crown height reduction by 3 metres all due toexcessive shading and reduce future failure

    Granted Trees 12 docs
  • 61, Fern Close, Okehampton, EX20 1PD

    4098/19/TPO Submitted 13 Dec 2019 100 yards away

    T1: Ash - Fell due to ash dieback

    Granted Trees 9 docs

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