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2 Bouchiers Close North Tawton EX20 2DB

Refused West Devon 2975/24/TPO Works to a TPO Tree

Works: Trees

Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.

Proposal

T1: Sycamore & T2: Beech (multi stemmed) - reduce in height by approximately 4 metres – to give neighbouring trees more space and increase light distribution to garden

As published by the council, reference 2975/24/TPO

Application record

Reference
2975/24/TPO
Type
Works to a TPO Tree
Status
Refused
Decision
Refused As published: Refusal
Received
18 Sep 2024
Validated
18 Sep 2024
Decided
1 Nov 2024
Ward
Exbourne
Parish
North Tawton
Postcode
EX20 2DB

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 18 Sep 2024

    Received by West Devon

  2. 1 Nov 2024

    Decision issued: Refusal

  3. 1 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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

7 documents on file for this application

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What this refusal means

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.

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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