Planning application
Brookfield 120 Whitchurch Road Tavistock PL19 9BQ
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
T3: Western Red Cedar - Remove tree Reason for works: Removal of tree required to prevent future drain damage, blockage and flooding.
As published by the council, reference 2596/26/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 2596/26/TPO
- Type
- Works to a TPO Tree
- Status
- Within Consultation Period
- Received
- 15 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 18 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Tavistock South East
- Parish
- Tavistock
- Postcode
- PL19 9BQ
Comment by 28 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
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15 Sep 2026
Received by West Devon
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18 Sep 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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27 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 13 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
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
8 documents on file for this application
A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.
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Open the documentsWhat 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
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109 Whitchurch Road Tavistock PL19 9BQ
T1: Lime - reduce lateral spread on N/NE side over Parsons Field by 3-3.5 metres to reduce risk of branches failing on conservatory & reduce shading, reduce lateral spread on S/SW side over garden by 2.5 metres to reduce shading. T2: Beech - reduce height by 2.5m, reduce lateral spread on N side by 2-2.5m, branches overhang access way, encroaching on house to NE.
Split decision Trees 8 docs -
109 Whitchurch Road Tavistock PL19 9BQ
T1: Lime - reduce lateral spread on N/NE side over Parsons Field by 3-3.5 metres to reduce risk of branches failing on conservatory & reduce shading, reduce lateral spread on S/SW side over garden by 2.5 metres to reduce shading. T2: Beech - reduce height by 2.5m, reduce lateral spread on N side by 2-2.5m, branches overhang access way, encroaching on house to NE.
Split decision Trees 8 docs -
Tacet Oak Tree Lane Tavistock PL19 9DA
Application to determine if prior approval is required for proposed extension to detached dwelling 3.17m high x 2.80m to eaves
Granted Prior approval New dwelling Extension 26 docsDomestic -
Tacet Oak Tree Lane Tavistock PL19 9DA
Application to determine if prior approval is required for proposed extension to detached dwelling 3.17m high x 2.80m to eaves
Granted Prior approval New dwelling Extension 26 docsDomestic -
3 Maple Close, Tavistock, PL19 9LL
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Tree Landscaping Plan) of planning consent 0523/24/FUL
Granted Conditions Trees 5 docs -
1 Maple Close Tavistock PL19 9LL
94% historically approved · decision due ~13 Nov
TPO S46: Cherry tree - Crown lift on the tree, removing lower branches growing laterally over the pavement up to a height of 4.5m . Some of which are within 2.4m above the pavement. This will restore balance to the lower part of the tree. Removal of dead wood throughout the tree, most of which is lower. The final cuts are shown on the photos with a yellow line. The final cut diameters will be less the 150mm. Reasons for the work are to restore balance to the lower part of the tree as there is a much fuller growth on the southern to western sides & to alleviate obscuring the streetlamp
Awaiting decision Trees 10 docs
Other tree works applications
In West Devon
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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.
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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
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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
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2466/26/TCA Granted
Bay House Dartmouth Road Stoke Fleming TQ6 0NU
T1: Bay - reduce to 1.5m agl.
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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.