The Garden House Kiln Lane Stokenham TQ7 2SQ

1. 1.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 Conservation area.
2. 2.No arboricultural or professional justification has been submitted to support the application to confirm that the subject tree/s is likely to be structurally unsafe or dangerous and in need of management works. From a visual inspection carried out at ground level only, there did not appear to be any obvious or significant signs of decay that would allow a decision of approval against appropriately protected tree/s.
3. 3.If approved the 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 tree/s. Application ref. 2485/26/TPO Head of Development Management for and on behalf of the Council In light of the amenity value of the tree(s) 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 tree(s).
4. 4.The trees are healthy, showing good shape and form for their species and are an important feature within the local and wider landscape having been planted as part of the original setting out of the? Only appropriately weighted argument confirming defects necessitating tree surgery works would be acceptable to approve works to visually and historically important trees.

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

TQ7 2SQ

Application type

Works to a TPO Tree

Parish

Stokenham

Date validated

4 September 2026

Applicant

Private applicant

Case officer

Lee Marshall