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Orchard House New Road Lifton PL16 0AQ

Decided West Devon 2487/26/TPO Works to a TPO Tree

Works: Trees

Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.

Proposal

TPO S266; T1 – Sycamore - Crown height reduction by approximately 2m, with a further 1m reduction to the southern aspect. Remove all deadwood, T2 – Sycamore - Crown height reduction by approximately 2m, with a further 1m reduction to south-facing laterals. Crown lift to provide adequate clearance over the newly planted Oak (T3) and prevent excessive suppression, T3 – Oak - NO WORKS PROPOSED, T4 – Sycamore - Crown height reduction by approximately 2m, with a further 1m reduction to south-facing laterals. Crown lift to provide clearance over the Oak (T3) and reduce the potential for suppression, T5 – Sycamore - Crown height reduction by approximately 2m to reduce the mechanical loading and stress imposed on the adjacent wall & T6 – Copper Beech - Crown raise to approximately 5.5m, with additional crown lifting over the driveway to provide suitable clearance

As published by the council, reference 2487/26/TPO

Application record

Reference
2487/26/TPO
Type
Works to a TPO Tree
Status
Within Consultation Period
Decision
Pending
Received
4 Sep 2026
Validated
4 Sep 2026
Ward
Tamarside
Parish
Lifton
Postcode
PL16 0AQ

Comment by 13 October 2026

The council is taking comments on this application until then. Comments go to West Devon through their own planning portal.

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 4 Sep 2026

    Received by West Devon

  2. 11 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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

12 documents on file for this application

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After the decision

West Devon has decided this application; the outcome above is the register's own wording and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail. 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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