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T001: Beech - lateral reduction on northern side of 3m, reduce loading on the decaying base. T002: Beech - truncate northern stem to approx. 2m in length to significantly reduce mechanical forces on decaying stem, reduce risk to neighbouring property to north, Ganoderma and significant decay present see resistograph results. T003: Sweet Chestnut – fell, limited structural wood remaining, close proximity to residential properties, replant with x1 10-12cm Sweet Chestnut in area recently cleared of laurel. T004: Elm – fell, dead, replace with x1 10-12cm Beech to be planted in area recently cleared of laurel. T005: Ash – fell, ADB 75% defoliated, replace with x1 10-12cm Hornbeam, to be planted in suitable canopy gap. A001: Sycamore – fell, weighted, leaning toward residential property, with no option to prune to provide sufficient gap. G002: Various species (mainly sycamore/goat willow) - laterally prune by up to 3m along property boundaries to provide sufficient gap of min 2m to dwellings. G003: Goat willow - coppice following number of branch breaks in recent years.

21 Saxon Road Tavistock PL19 8JS

Part Approved / Part RefusedReference: 0275/26/TPOWest Devon Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Part Approved / Part Refused
Application type
Works to a TPO Tree
Received
3 Feb 2026
Validated
3 Feb 2026
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
West Devon Borough Council

Application overview

T001: Beech - lateral reduction on northern side of 3m, reduce loading on the decaying base. T002: Beech - truncate northern stem to approx. 2m in length to significantly reduce mechanical forces on decaying stem, reduce risk to neighbouring property to north, Ganoderma and significant decay present see resistograph results. T003: Sweet Chestnut – fell, limited structural wood remaining, close proximity to residential properties, replant with x1 10-12cm Sweet Chestnut in area recently cleared of laurel. T004: Elm – fell, dead, replace with x1 10-12cm Beech to be planted in area recently cleared of laurel. T005: Ash – fell, ADB 75% defoliated, replace with x1 10-12cm Hornbeam, to be planted in suitable canopy gap. A001: Sycamore – fell, weighted, leaning toward residential property, with no option to prune to provide sufficient gap. G002: Various species (mainly sycamore/goat willow) - laterally prune by up to 3m along property boundaries to provide sufficient gap of min 2m to dwellings. G003: Goat willow - coppice following number of branch breaks in recent years.

Proposal details

Reference
0275/26/TPO
Ward
Tavistock North
Parish
Tavistock

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Documents 9 of 9

DocumentPublishedAction
Decision NoticeDecision Notice30 Mar 2026View
Planning Officers ReportOfficer Report30 Mar 2026View
Sketch plan 25-26 1588.pdfSketch Plan3 Feb 2026View
Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form3 Feb 2026View
1Photographs & Photomontages3 Feb 2026View
Site NoticeSite Notice6 Feb 2026View
1588 The Manor - Woodland Audit 2025 (1).pdfTree/ hedge survey3 Feb 2026View
DCC HIghways - no comment to makeConsultation Response - External12 Feb 2026View
Tavistock Town Council - NeutralConsultation Response - Parish23 Feb 2026View

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