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T1: Sycamore - Crown reduction by circa 2m. Should the tree grow too large, it could become unstable due to its proximity to the retaining wall. This could lead to damage to the footpath and graveyard, hence wanting to maintain the tree at its current size T2: Hawthorn/Blackthorn - Removal of tree. As shown in the images, the tree has grown too close to the edge of the retaining wall and has fallen over the path. Due to risk of it falling further and unlikely to become more stable in its position T3: Sycamore - Removal so that the hawthorn/blackthorn (T4) is able to grow without being outcompeted by T3. Tree on the edge of the retaining wall, so could pose issues in future. This is no higher than T4 and the tree in the neighbouring land, so would not make a significant impact to the area T4: Hawthorn/Blackthorn - Crown reduction to circa 2.5-3m tall & removal of Ivy. These trees appear to be struggling with the size of their crowns and the significant Ivy growth. A crown reduction to remove the overhanging branches, will enable the trees to rejuvenate and re-establish

1 The Old School The Village Buckland Monachorum PL20 7NA

ApprovedReference: 3324/25/TCAWest Devon Borough 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
10 Nov 2025
Validated
10 Nov 2025
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
West Devon Borough Council

Application overview

T1: Sycamore - Crown reduction by circa 2m. Should the tree grow too large, it could become unstable due to its proximity to the retaining wall. This could lead to damage to the footpath and graveyard, hence wanting to maintain the tree at its current size T2: Hawthorn/Blackthorn - Removal of tree. As shown in the images, the tree has grown too close to the edge of the retaining wall and has fallen over the path. Due to risk of it falling further and unlikely to become more stable in its position T3: Sycamore - Removal so that the hawthorn/blackthorn (T4) is able to grow without being outcompeted by T3. Tree on the edge of the retaining wall, so could pose issues in future. This is no higher than T4 and the tree in the neighbouring land, so would not make a significant impact to the area T4: Hawthorn/Blackthorn - Crown reduction to circa 2.5-3m tall & removal of Ivy. These trees appear to be struggling with the size of their crowns and the significant Ivy growth. A crown reduction to remove the overhanging branches, will enable the trees to rejuvenate and re-establish

Proposal details

Reference
3324/25/TCA
Ward
Buckland Monachorum
Parish
Buckland Monachorum

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Documents 16 of 16

DocumentPublishedAction
Decision NoticeDecision Notice5 Dec 2025View
Tree Officers ReportOfficer Report5 Dec 2025View
Sketch planSketch Plan10 Nov 2025View
Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form10 Nov 2025View
T1 Photograph 1Supporting Information10 Nov 2025View
T1 Photograph 2Supporting Information10 Nov 2025View
T1 Photograph 3Supporting Information10 Nov 2025View
T2 Photograph 1Supporting Information10 Nov 2025View
T2 Photograph 2Supporting Information10 Nov 2025View
T2 Photograph 3Supporting Information10 Nov 2025View
T3 PhotographSupporting Information10 Nov 2025View
T2 & T3 PhotographSupporting Information10 Nov 2025View
T3 & T4 PhotographSupporting Information10 Nov 2025View
T4 PhotographSupporting Information10 Nov 2025View
DCC Highways - no comment to makeConsultation Response - External20 Nov 2025View
Buckland Monachorum Parish CouncilConsultation Response - Parish26 Nov 2025View

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