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Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of T1 Cypress macrocarpa (11 metres height)- Fell to as near ground level. Tree is in poor condition due to heavy storm damage. Tree is on the Conservation Area boundary which is unclear whether the tree lies in the area or not. Tree is to be felled and removed completely and a new tree of good stocking size is to be replanted.

Watersmeet View Lane End Road Instow Bideford Devon EX39 4LB

ApprovedReference: 80625North Devon District Council

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Application summary

Status
Approved
Application type
Trees in a Conservation Area
Received
4 Aug 2025
Validated
11 Aug 2025
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
North Devon District Council

Application overview

Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of T1 Cypress macrocarpa (11 metres height)- Fell to as near ground level. Tree is in poor condition due to heavy storm damage. Tree is on the Conservation Area boundary which is unclear whether the tree lies in the area or not. Tree is to be felled and removed completely and a new tree of good stocking size is to be replanted.

Proposal details

Reference
80625
Ward
INSTOW
Parish
INSTOW
Agent
J Brown Tree Care

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Application location

Watersmeet View Lane End Road Instow Bideford Devon EX39 4LB

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Documents 7 of 7

DocumentPublishedAction
Decision Notice_80625.pdfDecision Notice6 Oct 2025View
Officer Report_80625(4).pdfDelegated Report6 Oct 2025View
Aerial PhotoLocation Plan4 Aug 2025View
Tree MapLocation Plan11 Aug 2025View
ApplicationFormRedacted.pdfApplication Form No Personal Data4 Aug 2025View
20250708_190436.pdfPhotographs4 Aug 2025View
Tree PhotoPhotographs11 Aug 2025View

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Decision Notice_80625.pdf
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