4 Uphill Close Ivybridge PL21 0NA

1. 1.T1 & T3. The proposed works would create a cycle of poor management, as dense regrowth would result in the need for further pruning leading to denser regrowth. This management regime would detract from the amenities of the area and would fail to preserve the character and appearance of the sylvan landscape.
2. 2.T1 & T3. No sufficiently weighted arboricultural or professional justification has been submitted to support the application to confirm that the subject trees are likely to be structurally unsafe or dangerous and in need of management works (with exempt works to T1 available to address the damaged limb). From a visual inspection carried out at ground level only, there did not appear to be any obvious or significant signs of decay or major crown structural issues that would allow a decision of approval for extensive works against appropriately protected trees.
3. 3.T1 & T3. If approved the crown diminishing works would lead to readily appreciable, and highly significant diminishment to the public visual amenities of the local and medium range landscape as presently contributed by the subject trees. Application ref.
4. 4.In light of the amenity value of the trees and the significant impact that the proposed works will have on this amenity value, the Council refuses consent having given due consideration to the reasons put forward in support of the application. The Council does not consider that the reasons put forward outweigh the impact the proposed works will have on the amenity value of the trees.

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

PL21 0NA

Application type

Works to a TPO Tree

Scale / size

Small

Parish

Ivybridge

District

South Hams

Date validated

10 February 2026

Consultation start

11 February 2026

Agent address

Wrigwell Estate Ipplepen Newton Abbot TQ12 5UA

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