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T1: Hawthorn - Removal of unstable Hawthorn tree, which is leaning over public footpath & beginning to encroach on graveyard , removal is required to ensure safety of footpath users & to prevent damage to graveyard/boundary wall(s), stump to remain in-situ to prevent damage to wall, tree to be replaced with a Rowan tree (PT2) in same position along the path, but within garden of 1 The Old School to prevent causing further damage to retaining wall, this would be ~2ft distance from the retaining wall. Tree appears to have shifted lower following recent storms, & currently is below head height on path at ~5ft above path, due to this & darkening evenings, tree needs to be removed before it causes any damage or injury

1 The Old School The Village Buckland Monachorum PL20 7NA

ApprovedReference: 3457/24/TCASouth Hams District Council

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1 The Old School The Village Buckland Monachorum PL20 7NA

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Application summary

Status
Approved
Application type
Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area
Received
28 Oct 2024
Validated
28 Oct 2024
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
South Hams District Council

Application overview

T1: Hawthorn - Removal of unstable Hawthorn tree, which is leaning over public footpath & beginning to encroach on graveyard , removal is required to ensure safety of footpath users & to prevent damage to graveyard/boundary wall(s), stump to remain in-situ to prevent damage to wall, tree to be replaced with a Rowan tree (PT2) in same position along the path, but within garden of 1 The Old School to prevent causing further damage to retaining wall, this would be ~2ft distance from the retaining wall. Tree appears to have shifted lower following recent storms, & currently is below head height on path at ~5ft above path, due to this & darkening evenings, tree needs to be removed before it causes any damage or injury

Proposal details

Reference
3457/24/TCA
Ward
Buckland Monachorum
Parish
Buckland Monachorum

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Documents 12 of 12

DocumentPublishedAction
Decision NoticeDecision Notice2 Dec 2024View
Tree Officers ReportOfficer Report2 Dec 2024View
Sketch planSketch Plan28 Oct 2024View
Sketch planSketch Plan28 Oct 2024View
Application FormApplication Form28 Oct 2024View
Photo 1Photographs & Photomontages28 Oct 2024View
Photo 2Photographs & Photomontages28 Oct 2024View
Photo 3Photographs & Photomontages28 Oct 2024View
Photo 4Photographs & Photomontages28 Oct 2024View
Photo 5Photographs & Photomontages28 Oct 2024View
Photo 6Photographs & Photomontages28 Oct 2024View
Buckland Monachorum Parish Consultation ResponseConsultation Response - Parish14 Nov 2024View

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