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29 Newtake Road Whitchurch PL19 9BX

Split decision West Devon 3476/25/TPO Works to a TPO Tree

Works: Trees

Part of this application was approved and part refused. The decision notice on the council portal sets out which is which.

Proposal

T1: Oak - Removal due to the position of the root network within a bank, the tree poses a risk of further structural damage if not removed, G2: 2 x Holly - Crown height reduction by 3 mtrs & Lateral reduction by 3mtrs on all sides, T3: Beech - Crown height reduction by 3mtrs & Lateral reduction by 3mtrs on all sides as it has been repressed by surrounding trees, forcing it to grown into the gardens & T4: Ash - re pollarded to prevent its branches falling into the garden

As published by the council, reference 3476/25/TPO

Application record

Reference
3476/25/TPO
Type
Works to a TPO Tree
Status
Part Approved / Part Refused
Decision
Part approved, part refused As published: Split Decision
Received
25 Nov 2025
Validated
6 Jan 2026
Decided
26 Feb 2026
Ward
Tavistock South East
Parish
Tavistock
Postcode
PL19 9BX

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 25 Nov 2025

    Received by West Devon

  2. 6 Jan 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 26 Feb 2026

    Decision issued: Split Decision

  4. 12 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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

15 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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In West Devon

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