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T1: Elder – Remove due to exhibiting signs of poor vigour, characterized by significant dieback in the crown & to prevent any potential hazards & promote overall site health, T2: Oak - Removal of deadwood throughout the crown, Crown uplift to achieve a height of 2.5 metres from the highest ground level, Crown reduction of lateral limbs by 0.5 metres, with maximum cuts not exceeding 75 mm in circumference to enhance the trees overall shape & health, T3: Ash – Remove due to ADB & to mitigate the spread of the disease & maintain the safety of the area, T4: Ash – Remove to eliminate any potential safety risks associated with its condition, T5: Oak - Removal of deadwood throughout the crown & Crown lift to achieve a height of 3 metres from ground level, T6: Oak - Removal of deadwood throughout the crown & Crown lift to achieve a height of 2.5 metres from ground level, T7: Oak - Removal of deadwood throughout the crown & Crown lift to achieve a height of 6 metres from ground level, T8: Blackthorn - Reduction of lateral limbs extending toward the summer house by up to 1 metre, T9: Blackthorn - Reduction of lateral limbs by 1 metre on North side, T10: Blackthorn – Reduction of crown extending towards the house & the garden area by up to 1.5 metres, H11: Mixed Species Hedge (Holly, Hazel, Blackthorn) (inc T8, T9, T10) - Pruning of small lateral growth back to the fence line with a hedge cutter, maintaining the area as a managed hedge up to 2.5metres in height - The proposed tree works are essential for the safety and health of the surrounding area, promoting better vigour and shape in the remaining trees while addressing hazards posed by dead or diseased specimens

1 Kingfisher Drive Okehampton EX20 1ER

Decision MadeReference: 3315/24/TPOWest Devon Borough Council

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1 Kingfisher Drive Okehampton EX20 1ER

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Application summary

Status
Decision Made
Application type
Works to a TPO Tree
Received
16 Oct 2024
Validated
25 Nov 2024
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
West Devon Borough Council

Application overview

T1: Elder – Remove due to exhibiting signs of poor vigour, characterized by significant dieback in the crown & to prevent any potential hazards & promote overall site health, T2: Oak - Removal of deadwood throughout the crown, Crown uplift to achieve a height of 2.5 metres from the highest ground level, Crown reduction of lateral limbs by 0.5 metres, with maximum cuts not exceeding 75 mm in circumference to enhance the trees overall shape & health, T3: Ash – Remove due to ADB & to mitigate the spread of the disease & maintain the safety of the area, T4: Ash – Remove to eliminate any potential safety risks associated with its condition, T5: Oak - Removal of deadwood throughout the crown & Crown lift to achieve a height of 3 metres from ground level, T6: Oak - Removal of deadwood throughout the crown & Crown lift to achieve a height of 2.5 metres from ground level, T7: Oak - Removal of deadwood throughout the crown & Crown lift to achieve a height of 6 metres from ground level, T8: Blackthorn - Reduction of lateral limbs extending toward the summer house by up to 1 metre, T9: Blackthorn - Reduction of lateral limbs by 1 metre on North side, T10: Blackthorn – Reduction of crown extending towards the house & the garden area by up to 1.5 metres, H11: Mixed Species Hedge (Holly, Hazel, Blackthorn) (inc T8, T9, T10) - Pruning of small lateral growth back to the fence line with a hedge cutter, maintaining the area as a managed hedge up to 2.5metres in height - The proposed tree works are essential for the safety and health of the surrounding area, promoting better vigour and shape in the remaining trees while addressing hazards posed by dead or diseased specimens

Proposal details

Reference
3315/24/TPO
Ward
Okehampton North
Parish
Okehampton
Agent
Craig Banbury, Oak Valley Tree Consultancy

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Documents 11 of 11

DocumentPublishedAction
Decision NoticeDecision Notice5 Feb 2025View
Planning Officers ReportOfficer Report5 Feb 2025View
TPO Application Sketch Plan (2).pdfSketch Plan16 Oct 2024View
Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form16 Oct 2024View
T010Photographs & Photomontages16 Oct 2024View
Ash die back Gillian crossPhotographs & Photomontages24 Oct 2024View
Ash die backPhotographs & Photomontages24 Oct 2024View
Elder flowerPhotographs & Photomontages24 Oct 2024View
Site NoticeSite Notice26 Nov 2024View
DCC Highways - No implicationsConsultation Response - External6 Dec 2024View
Okehampton TC - object -Consultation Response - Internal11 Dec 2024View

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