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T1: Blue Gum Eucalyptus – fell tree as it is threatening stability & safety of Devon stone boundary wall

Home Down House 231 Whitchurch Road Tavistock PL19 9DQ

ApprovedReference: 1622/25/TCASouth Hams District Council

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Application location

Home Down House 231 Whitchurch Road Tavistock PL19 9DQ

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Application summary

Status
Approved
Application type
Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area
Received
2 Jun 2025
Validated
2 Jun 2025
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
South Hams District Council

Application overview

T1: Blue Gum Eucalyptus – fell tree as it is threatening stability & safety of Devon stone boundary wall

Proposal details

Reference
1622/25/TCA
Ward
Tavistock South East
Parish
Tavistock

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Documents 11 of 11

DocumentPublishedAction
Decision NoticeDecision Notice25 Jun 2025View
Planning Officers ReportOfficer Report25 Jun 2025View
Sketch planSketch Plan2 Jun 2025View
Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form2 Jun 2025View
Photograph A: Proximity of tree trunk to the historic stone wallPhotographs & Photomontages2 Jun 2025View
Photograph B: Image from 2023 taken by neighbour showing the stone wall when it was straightPhotographs & Photomontages2 Jun 2025View
Photograph C: Image of wall in May 2025, showing the significant bowing that has worsened in 2025Photographs & Photomontages2 Jun 2025View
Photograph D: Image showing the large crack caused by the roots and trunk of the tree immediately next to the affected wallPhotographs & Photomontages2 Jun 2025View
Photograph E: Picture showing the overall view of eucalyptus within Home Down House gardenPhotographs & Photomontages2 Jun 2025View
Letter from NeighbourSupporting Information2 Jun 2025View
Parish responseConsultation Response - Parish24 Jun 2025View

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