The Rectory, Essington Road, North Tawton, EX20 2EX

This site has had 2 applications since 2022: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 3123/25/TCA Granted

  The Rectory Essington Road North Tawton EX20 2EX

  T1: Chestnut - fell due to multiple infections; leaf blotch, canker and significant decay in main stem.

  Decided 21 Apr 2026 Trees

1. 30 Sep 2022

   Received by West Devon

2. 25 Apr 2023

   Decision issued: Tree Works No Objection Raised

3. 26 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

West Devon granted permission on 25 April 2023, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. 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.

• The Rectory, Essington Road, North Tawton, EX20 2EX

  3415/22/TCA Submitted 30 Sep 2022 50 yards away

  T1: Ash - fell due to die back, G5 & T6: Cherry Laurel & Holly -reduce to approx. 3m from g/l, T7: Beech - lateral crown reduction ongarden side by 3m, T12: Yew - lateral crown reduction on garage sideby 2m.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• St Peters Church Essington Road North Tawton EX20 2EX

  2016/26/FUL Submitted 23 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~21 Oct

  Proposed development to West Door access to include disabled access ramp and hand rails

  Awaiting decision Full applications 28 docs

• St Peters Church Essington Road North Tawton EX20 2EX

  2016/26/FUL Submitted 23 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~21 Oct

  Proposed development to West Door access to include disabled access ramp and hand rails

  Awaiting decision Full applications 28 docs

• Clovehayes Essington Road North Tawton EX20 2EX

  1573/26/NMM Submitted 9 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Change the external finish to the walls to a silicone coloured render

  Refused Amendments 4 docs

• The Rectory Essington Road North Tawton EX20 2EX

  3123/25/TCA Submitted 21 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  T1: Chestnut - fell due to multiple infections; leaf blotch, canker and significant decay in main stem.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• St Peters Church Essington Road North Tawton EX20 2EX

  0835/26/TCA Submitted 20 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  G003: x1 Rowan - remove dead branch on E aspect back to the main stem

  Granted Trees 7 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