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Springbank Tuckenhay TQ9 7EQ

Granted South Hams 3485/24/TCA Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Removal of all pendulous foilage from the stem arising above the orchard of Springbank, Tuckenhay to a height of 6m above the fruit trees.

As published by the council, reference 3485/24/TCA

Application record

Reference
3485/24/TCA
Type
Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area
Status
Approved
Decision
Granted As published: Tree Works Allowed
Received
30 Oct 2024
Validated
15 Nov 2024
Decided
23 Jan 2025
Ward
West Dart
Parish
Ashprington
Postcode
TQ9 7EQ

Site history

Applications at this address on the South Hams register

This site has had 2 applications since 2024: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • 3484/24/TCA Granted

    Springbank Tuckenhay TQ9 7EQ

    T1 & T2: Common Spruce (Picea abies) - Fell, chip & remove T3 & T5: Flaky Juniper (Juniperus squamata): - Fell, chip & remove T4 & T6: White cedar (Thuja occidentalis) - Fell, chip & remove

    Decided 12 Dec 2024 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 30 Oct 2024

    Received by South Hams

  2. 15 Nov 2024

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 23 Jan 2025

    Decision issued: Tree Works Allowed

  4. 4 Oct 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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

10 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

South Hams granted permission on 23 January 2025, 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.

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

  • The Maltsters Arms Tuckenhay TQ9 7EQ

    1859/26/TCA Submitted 8 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    T1- Weston red cedar - Sectional fell/ dismantle to ground level. Reasons for removal- Overhanging main road and over maltster arms. Heavy lean over the pub & towards the flats area that are in consistent use. Root system is starting to affect the private drive located behind the tree (this drive isn't owned by the tree owner). Affecting the wall located below. A replant will be completed upon council request.

    Granted Trees 10 docs
  • Springbank Tuckenhay TQ9 7EQ

    3484/24/TCA Submitted 30 Oct 2024 50 yards away

    T1 & T2: Common Spruce (Picea abies) - Fell, chip & remove T3 & T5: Flaky Juniper (Juniperus squamata): - Fell, chip & remove T4 & T6: White cedar (Thuja occidentalis) - Fell, chip & remove

    Granted Trees 12 docs
  • Tuckenhay House Tuckenhay TQ9 7EQ

    3291/25/TCA Submitted 6 Nov 2025 50 yards away

    X1: Oak - remove major deadwood with diameter >50mm reducing remaining live limbs back in line with retrenched crown, crown to east reduction in by 3.5m to leave crown spread of 6.5m, upper crown reduce target branches as per photographs approximately 3m, to assist natural retrenchment. X2: Cherry - trim back single branch of the tree which sits above 4m high stone wall, to remove overhanging weight reduce by 2m, reducing potential for branch to split off and fall onto neighbour’s property. X3: Yew - trim back several branches by 2m), overhanging lane and growing towards neighbour’s house and property.

    Granted Trees 6 docs
  • The Maltsters Arms Tuckenhay TQ9 7EQ

    1859/26/TCA Submitted 8 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    T1- Weston red cedar - Sectional fell/ dismantle to ground level. Reasons for removal- Overhanging main road and over maltster arms. Heavy lean over the pub & towards the flats area that are in consistent use. Root system is starting to affect the private drive located behind the tree (this drive isn't owned by the tree owner). Affecting the wall located below. A replant will be completed upon council request.

    Granted Trees 10 docs
  • The Old Bakehouse, Tuckenhay, TQ9 7EQ

    1664/21/FUL Submitted 4 May 2021 50 yards away

    Conversion and extension of a barn into a one-bed dwellinghouse, including integral garage, parking and garden amenityspace (resubmission of 1992/20/FUL)

    Refused Full applications Extension 34 docs
    Domestic
  • Tuckenhay House Tuckenhay TQ9 7EQ

    3291/25/TCA Submitted 6 Nov 2025 50 yards away

    X1: Oak - remove major deadwood with diameter >50mm reducing remaining live limbs back in line with retrenched crown, crown to east reduction in by 3.5m to leave crown spread of 6.5m, upper crown reduce target branches as per photographs approximately 3m, to assist natural retrenchment. X2: Cherry - trim back single branch of the tree which sits above 4m high stone wall, to remove overhanging weight reduce by 2m, reducing potential for branch to split off and fall onto neighbour’s property. X3: Yew - trim back several branches by 2m), overhanging lane and growing towards neighbour’s house and property.

    Granted Trees 6 docs

In South Hams

  • 2810/26/TPO Awaiting decision

    Harbour Beach Club Bolthead Salcombe TQ8 8LJ

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    Received 7 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 2788/26/TCA Awaiting decision

    Albert House Baileys Meadow Stoke Fleming TQ6 0QD

    T1 - Sycamore. Crown height reduction by 2-3m to achieve 25-30% smaller canopy. Reasons for Works: current growth resting on neighbouring garage and limits garden access.

    Received 5 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 2785/26/TCA Awaiting decision

    3 Manor Court Stoke Fleming Dartmouth TQ6 0PG

    T1 - Sycamore - Remove tree from wall and plant replacement tree; to be positioned nearby in the garden. T1 is growing out of 1m high dry stone wall and sail effect on the canopy could cause the wall to fail

    Received 5 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
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    Glencot Riverside Road West Newton Ferrers PL8 1AD

    Species not confirmed, possibly Elm - Fell tree

    Received 5 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 2775/26/TCA Awaiting decision

    Priory Orchard Priory Avenue Totnes TQ9 5HR

    T1 - Liquidambar - crown height reduction by approx 1.5m to reduce wind loading & reduce chances of main leaders failing. Lateral reduction on all sides by 0.5m - 1m following crown height reduction

    Received 2 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees