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Installation of platforms, masts and suspended track to accommodate a safety rail attraction; heritage visitor interpretation provision; open space, landscaping and additional parking.

Tavistock Woodlands, Gulworthy

RefusedReference: 4165/23/FULWest Devon Borough Council

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Application location

Tavistock Woodlands, Gulworthy

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Application summary

Status
Refused
Application type
Full Planning Application
Received
18 Dec 2023
Validated
18 Dec 2023
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
West Devon Borough Council

Application overview

Installation of platforms, masts and suspended track to accommodate a safety rail attraction; heritage visitor interpretation provision; open space, landscaping and additional parking.

Proposal details

Reference
4165/23/FUL
Ward
Bere Ferrers
Parish
Gulworthy

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DocumentPublishedAction
Decision NoticeDecision Notice6 Nov 2024View
Officer ReportOfficer Report6 Nov 2024View
#Proposed Tree Top Explorer Path in. structure height D844.22 Rev CDocument referred to in decision18 Dec 2023View
#Design And Access Statement DEWIS/DW/D844 Nov 2023Document referred to in decision18 Dec 2023View
#Arboricultural Impact Assessment Ref: 2187/AIA Rev CDocument referred to in decision18 Dec 2023View
#Ecological Impact Assessment Rev 002Document referred to in decision18 Dec 2023View
#Flood Risk Assessment N2976-FRA-R02Document referred to in decision18 Dec 2023View
#Planning Noise Assessment Report No: P23-411-R01v2Document referred to in decision18 Dec 2023View
#Waste Audit StatementDocument referred to in decision18 Dec 2023View
#Part 1 - Heritage Statement JCH1972 v.2Document referred to in decision18 Dec 2023View
#Part 2 - Heritage Statement JCH1972 v.2Document referred to in decision18 Dec 2023View
#Part 2 - Figures for Heritage statement JCH1972 v.2Document referred to in decision18 Dec 2023View
#Mining Desk Study and Walkover InspectionDocument referred to in decision18 Dec 2023View
#Climate Emergency Compliance FormDocument referred to in decision18 Dec 2023View
#Sustainability and Carbon Management Plan 3321 Rev02Document referred to in decision18 Dec 2023View
#Construction and Environment Management Plan SHF.299.002.HY.R.001.ADocument referred to in decision18 Dec 2023View
#Planning StatementDocument referred to in decision18 Dec 2023View
#OUTLINE WOODLAND & HERITAGE MANAGEMENT PLANDocument referred to in decision6 Nov 2024View
#Landscape Visual Impact Assessment 740-STO-XX-XX-RP-L-0002 Rev P02Document referred to in decision23 Jul 2024View
#Assessing Zip World's Impacts on the Wales Economy Summary 2023Document referred to in decision23 Jul 2024View
#Drainage Strategy Report REF: N2976 – DSR - 04Document referred to in decision13 Sept 2024View
#Economic Benefits Statement September 2024Document referred to in decision13 Sept 2024View
#Interim Travel Plan Ref: 086723-CUR-XX-XX-T-TP-00001 Rev P02Document referred to in decision16 Oct 2024View
Site Location PlanDocument referred to in decision18 Dec 2023View
Existing Site PlanDocument referred to in decision18 Dec 2023View
Proposed Site PlanDocument referred to in decision18 Dec 2023View
Existing site plan (Tree Top Explorer ride)Document referred to in decision18 Dec 2023View
Existing site plan (Southern area)Document referred to in decision18 Dec 2023View
TRACK & TOPOGRAPHY LINEAR REPRESENTATION DRAWINGDocument referred to in decision18 Dec 2023View
1ST PLATFORM SIDE VIEWDocument referred to in decision18 Dec 2023View
#1ST PLATFORM PLAN VIEWDocument referred to in decision18 Dec 2023View
1ST PLATFORM FRONT VIEWDocument referred to in decision18 Dec 2023View
#2ND PLATFORM SIDE VIEWDocument referred to in decision18 Dec 2023View
2ND PLATFORM PLAN VIEWDocument referred to in decision18 Dec 2023View
2ND PLATFORM FRONT VIEWDocument referred to in decision18 Dec 2023View
3rd & 4th PLATFORM SIDE VIEWDocument referred to in decision18 Dec 2023View
3rd & 4th PLATFORM PLAN VIEWDocument referred to in decision18 Dec 2023View
3rd & 4th PLATFORM FRONT VIEWDocument referred to in decision18 Dec 2023View
CONCEPT LAYOUT SECTION A-ADocument referred to in decision18 Dec 2023View
CONCEPT LAYOUT SECTION B-BDocument referred to in decision18 Dec 2023View
Preliminary Treetop Explorer Concept 02Document referred to in decision18 Dec 2023View
Preliminary Mast Details (Masts on slope)Document referred to in decision18 Dec 2023View
Preliminary Mast Details Alternative mast base detail (Screw base)Document referred to in decision18 Dec 2023View
Preliminary Tree details Cable attachmentDocument referred to in decision18 Dec 2023View
Preliminary Tree details Platform attachmentDocument referred to in decision18 Dec 2023View
Soft_landscape_design-P02(1)Document referred to in decision23 Jul 2024View
Application FormApplication Form18 Dec 2023View
Site NoticeSite Notice22 Dec 2023View
SOFT LANDSCAPE DESIGN 740-STO-00-00-DR-L-0006 Rev P01Superseded Document18 Dec 2023View
Drainage Strategy Report REF: N2976-DSR-03Superseded Document18 Dec 2023View
Landscape Visual Impact Assessment 740-STO-XX-XX-RP-L-0002 Rev P01Superseded Document18 Dec 2023View
Biodiversity Net Gain CalculationSuperseded Document19 Dec 2023View
Sustainable Travel PlanSuperseded Document23 Jul 2024View
Wildlife Trigger TableSupporting Information18 Dec 2023View
Outline Woodland and Heritage Management Plan Rev002Supporting Information18 Dec 2023View
Covering letterSupporting Information18 Dec 2023View
240719 Letter SWD additional informationSupporting Information23 Jul 2024View
Transport Statement Project No. 4508 V04Transport Assessment18 Dec 2023View
DCC Waste response, forwarded to officerConsultation Response - External10 Jan 2024View
DCC Highways weekly list - Wish to CommentConsultation Response - External11 Jan 2024View
DCC LLFA responseConsultation Response - External16 Jan 2024View
DCC Ecology reponseConsultation Response - External17 Jan 2024View
D&C Police responseConsultation Response - External17 Jan 2024View
DCC Highways responseConsultation Response - External17 Jan 2024View
Consultation Response - Historic EnglandConsultation Response - External25 Jan 2024View
Devon Wildlife Trust responseConsultation Response - External24 Jan 2024View
Natural England responseConsultation Response - External26 Jan 2024View
Forestry Commission response - FC 4165.23.FUL.pdfConsultation Response - External1 Feb 2024View
DCC Archaeology responseConsultation Response - External9 Feb 2024View
Woodland TrustConsultation Response - External8 Feb 2024View
Tamar Valley AONB responseConsultation Response - External8 Feb 2024View
National LandscapeConsultation Response - External20 Aug 2024View
Ecology CommentsConsultation Response - External22 Aug 2024View
DCC Archaeologist & Historic EnvironmentConsultation Response - External2 Sept 2024View
Historic England commentsConsultation Response - External18 Oct 2024View
Environmental Health responseConsultation Response - Internal23 Jan 2024View
Tree Officer response - 4165-23-FULTavistock Woodland.pdfConsultation Response - Internal30 Jan 2024View
Landscape response - AU 4165.23.FUL Tavistock Woodlands Treetop experience_7February2024.pdfConsultation Response - Internal7 Feb 2024View
Consultation Response - Environmental HealthConsultation Response - Internal14 Mar 2024View
Tree Officer - SupportConsultation Response - Internal21 Aug 2024View
View with Landscape Officer - ObjectConsultation Response - Internal22 Aug 2024View
Landscape Officer - ObjectConsultation Response - Internal22 Aug 2024View
Consultation Response - Gulworthy PCConsultation Response - Parish7 Feb 2024View
Bere Ferrers PCConsultation Response - Parish9 Feb 2024View
Bere Ferrers Parish Consultation ResponseConsultation Response - Parish9 Aug 2024View
Gulworthy Parish Consultation ResponseConsultation Response - Parish3 Sept 2024View
Calstock - Neighbouring Parish ResponseConsultation Response - Parish4 Sept 2024View
Parish Response Calstock PCParish Consultation Received1 Feb 2024View

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  6. Decision Date

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Decision & conditions

Refused
Decision Notice #Proposed Tree Top Explorer Path in. structure height D844.22 Rev C #Design And Access Statement DEWIS/DW/D844 Nov 2023 #Arboricultural Impact Assessment Ref: 2187/AIA Rev C #Ecological Impact Assessment Rev 002 #Flood Risk Assessment N2976-FRA-R02 #Waste Audit Statement #Part 1 - Heritage Statement JCH1972 v.2 #Part 2 - Heritage Statement JCH1972 v.2 #Part 2 - Figures for Heritage statement JCH1972 v.2 #Mining Desk Study and Walkover Inspection #Climate Emergency Compliance Form #Sustainability and Carbon Management Plan 3321 Rev02 #Construction and Environment Management Plan SHF.299.002.HY.R.001.A #Planning Statement #OUTLINE WOODLAND & HERITAGE MANAGEMENT PLAN #Landscape Visual Impact Assessment 740-STO-XX-XX-RP-L-0002 Rev P02 #Assessing Zip World's Impacts on the Wales Economy Summary 2023 #Economic Benefits Statement September 2024 #Interim Travel Plan Ref: 086723-CUR-XX-XX-T-TP-00001 Rev P02 Site Location Plan Existing Site Plan Proposed Site Plan Existing site plan (Tree Top Explorer ride) Existing site plan (Southern area) TRACK & TOPOGRAPHY LINEAR REPRESENTATION DRAWING 1ST PLATFORM SIDE VIEW #1ST PLATFORM PLAN VIEW 1ST PLATFORM FRONT VIEW #2ND PLATFORM SIDE VIEW 2ND PLATFORM PLAN VIEW 2ND PLATFORM FRONT VIEW 3rd & 4th PLATFORM SIDE VIEW 3rd & 4th PLATFORM PLAN VIEW 3rd & 4th PLATFORM FRONT VIEW CONCEPT LAYOUT SECTION A-A CONCEPT LAYOUT SECTION B-B Preliminary Treetop Explorer Concept 02 Preliminary Mast Details (Masts on slope) Preliminary Mast Details Alternative mast base detail (Screw base) Preliminary Tree details Cable attachment Preliminary Tree details Platform attachment Soft_landscape_design-P02(1)
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