The Old Squash Court, Blachford Road, Ivybridge, PL21 0AD

1. 14 Jul 2021

   Received by West Devon

2. 22 Jul 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 13 Sep 2021

   Decision issued: Refusal

4. 5 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

West Devon refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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.

• South Highlands Blachford Road Ivybridge PL21 0AD

  1951/26/TPO Submitted 16 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  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

  Granted Trees 15 docs

• South Highlands Blachford Road Ivybridge PL21 0AD

  1951/26/TPO Submitted 16 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  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

  Granted Trees 15 docs

• Berberis, Blachford Road, Ivybridge, PL21 0AD

  0432/19/HHO Submitted 11 Feb 2019 50 yards away

  Householder application for demolition of existing tenement, erection of two storey rear extension together with formation of rooms in roofwith rear dormers.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 29 docs
  Domestic

• Berberis Blachford Road Ivybridge PL21 0AD

  2343/24/FUL Submitted 23 Jul 2024 50 yards away

  Change of use of garage to Veterinary Practice, changes to fenestration & replacement of roof, installation of solar PV array & sedum trays (resubmission of 3645/23/FUL)

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 30 docs

• The Old Squash Court, Blachford Road, Ivybridge, PL21 0AD

  2801/21/TPO Submitted 14 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  T1: Oak - Crown thin by 20% to reduce sail effect; T2: Chesnut -removal of limbs x2 at approx 7m from ground level on South East sidedue to growing into neighbours tree; T3: Cherry - crown heightreduction by 3m and lateral reduction by approx 2m on all sides

  Refused Trees 8 docs

• Flats 4 - 5 Nirvana House Blachford Road Ivybridge PL21 0AD

  2653/26/TPO Submitted 22 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~20 Nov

  T2: Oak - 25% crown thin and dead wood due to leaf mould. Works required for recommended treatment and thinning of the crown to allow light and air to pass through. T3: Beech – Lateral growth over Nirvana close side (SE) trim lower growth back into the curb by lifting to 4.5m removed back to stem. Branches above 4.5m (longer bunches) on this SE side reduce by 2.5m cutting no greater than 75mm. Crown spread from 10m to 7.5m. for highway clearance T4: Magnolia – Lateral reduction on NW over garden by 1m, no greater than 50mm, Lateral reduction on SE over parking area and steps by 1m, no greater than 50mm. Works required to provide clearance for cars, steps and visibility, also tree is growing over the grass area, need to maintain status quo

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

• 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