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Melverley, Ravensbourne Lane, Stoke Fleming, TQ6 0QR

Granted West Devon 3780/20/TPO Works to a TPO Tree

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

T1: Eucalyptus - Fell for safety reasons; tree has honey fungus at base, is growing at an angle and is too dominant for garden. T2: Beech- Fell; tree is dying.

As published by the council, reference 3780/20/TPO

Application record

Reference
3780/20/TPO
Type
Works to a TPO Tree
Status
Approved
Decision
Granted As published: Tree Works Allowed
Received
17 Nov 2020
Validated
7 Jun 2021
Decided
30 Jul 2021
Ward
Blackawton & Stoke Fleming
Parish
Stoke Fleming
Postcode
TQ6 0QR

Site history

Applications at this address on the West Devon register

This site has had 2 applications since 2020: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • 0381/26/TPO Granted

    Melverley Ravensbourne Lane Stoke Fleming TQ6 0QR

    T1: Western Red Cedar - remove limb at 1m agl on west side to improve drive access. T2 - Himalayan Birch. Removal of dead/crossing/rubbing branches within crown to prevent further damage to adjacent branches. T3: Camellia - reduce overall crown height by 2m to restore shape. T4 - Cherry. Comprises of 2 x regrowth stems. Reduce x 1 stem on NE side to ground level. Weak growth with poor form. Remove to give neighbouring stem space as specimen tree. T5: Bay - reduce crown height by 2m to maintain boundary hedge height. T6 - Eucalyptus. Removal of cracked secondary growth from root plate. Crack gradually increasing in width and length. Risk to garden users and vehicles. T7: Beech - removal of boundary tree with poor form. T8 - Beech. Reduce regrowth stem from previous stump to ground level. Weak union on stump, poses increased risk as tree height increases. T9: Leylandii - remove group of x3 boundary trees with poor form.

    Decided 30 Mar 2026 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 17 Nov 2020

    Received by West Devon

  2. 7 Jun 2021

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 30 Jul 2021

    Decision issued: Tree Works Allowed

  4. 1 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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

8 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

West Devon granted permission on 30 July 2021, 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 500 metres

  • Melverley Ravensbourne Lane Stoke Fleming TQ6 0QR

    0381/26/TPO Submitted 11 Feb 2026 0m away

    T1: Western Red Cedar - remove limb at 1m agl on west side to improve drive access. T2 - Himalayan Birch. Removal of dead/crossing/rubbing branches within crown to prevent further damage to adjacent branches. T3: Camellia - reduce overall crown height by 2m to restore shape. T4 - Cherry. Comprises of 2 x regrowth stems. Reduce x 1 stem on NE side to ground level. Weak growth with poor form. Remove to give neighbouring stem space as specimen tree. T5: Bay - reduce crown height by 2m to maintain boundary hedge height. T6 - Eucalyptus. Removal of cracked secondary growth from root plate. Crack gradually increasing in width and length. Risk to garden users and vehicles. T7: Beech - removal of boundary tree with poor form. T8 - Beech. Reduce regrowth stem from previous stump to ground level. Weak union on stump, poses increased risk as tree height increases. T9: Leylandii - remove group of x3 boundary trees with poor form.

    Granted Trees 14 docs

  • Melverley, Ravensbourne Lane, Stoke Fleming, TQ6 0QR

    3780/20/TPO Submitted 17 Nov 2020 0m away

    T1: Eucalyptus - Fell for safety reasons; tree has honey fungus at base, is growing at an angle and is too dominant for garden. T2: Beech- Fell; tree is dying.

    Granted Trees 8 docs

  • Melverley Ravensbourne Lane Stoke Fleming TQ6 0QR

    0381/26/TPO Submitted 11 Feb 2026 0m away

    T1: Western Red Cedar - remove limb at 1m agl on west side to improve drive access. T2 - Himalayan Birch. Removal of dead/crossing/rubbing branches within crown to prevent further damage to adjacent branches. T3: Camellia - reduce overall crown height by 2m to restore shape. T4 - Cherry. Comprises of 2 x regrowth stems. Reduce x 1 stem on NE side to ground level. Weak growth with poor form. Remove to give neighbouring stem space as specimen tree. T5: Bay - reduce crown height by 2m to maintain boundary hedge height. T6 - Eucalyptus. Removal of cracked secondary growth from root plate. Crack gradually increasing in width and length. Risk to garden users and vehicles. T7: Beech - removal of boundary tree with poor form. T8 - Beech. Reduce regrowth stem from previous stump to ground level. Weak union on stump, poses increased risk as tree height increases. T9: Leylandii - remove group of x3 boundary trees with poor form.

    Granted Trees 14 docs

  • 7 Bidders Close Stoke Fleming TQ6 0NZ

    1409/26/HHO Submitted 21 May 2026 98m away

    Replace conservatory with 2 storey rear extension & new entrance porch

    Granted Householder Extension 19 docs
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  • 7 Bidders Close Stoke Fleming TQ6 0NZ

    1409/26/HHO Submitted 21 May 2026 98m away

    Replace conservatory with 2 storey rear extension & new entrance porch

    Granted Householder Extension 19 docs
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  • Seascapes Redlap Lane Stoke Fleming TQ6 0QU

    2800/24/TPO Submitted 2 Sep 2024 103m away

    T1: Horse Chestnut – Overall crown reduction by 1-2m to maintain shape & pruning to lower limbs at 2m from ground level to ensure safety of residents, removal of all dead bows

    Granted Trees 7 docs

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    Received 29 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Trees
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    21 Glebe Land Aveton Gifford TQ7 4LX

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    Received 23 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Trees
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    Received 21 Aug, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Trees
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    30 Church Street Modbury PL21 0QR

    T1: Apple - Reduce entire canopy by 2 m leaving the tree standing at 3m aiming to start a cyclical prune, T2: Olive - Reduce by 1.5m leaving the tree standing at 5m aiming to rebalance the tree & T3: Holly - Fell to near ground level to enable the plants beneath to thrive

    Received 17 Aug, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Trees