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Kingfisher Close, Whitchurch, PL19 9FW

Granted West Devon 3970/22/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

G1: Mixed Broadleaves - Crown raise by 4 metres to prune back vegetation encroaching rear gardens & parking areas to boundary fenceline, T1: Hazel - coppice and crown lift to 4m from g/l due toovergrowth and T2: Hazel - coppice and crown lift to 4m from g/l dueto overgrowth

As published by the council, reference 3970/22/TPO

Application record

Reference
3970/22/TPO
Type
Works to a TPO Tree
Status
Approved
Decision
Granted As published: Tree Works Allowed
Received
11 Nov 2022
Validated
3 Jan 2023
Decided
17 Feb 2023
Ward
Tavistock South West
Parish
Tavistock
Postcode
PL19 9FW

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 11 Nov 2022

    Received by West Devon

  2. 3 Jan 2023

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 17 Feb 2023

    Decision issued: Tree Works Allowed

  4. 24 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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

17 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

West Devon granted permission on 17 February 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.

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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